they do math, spelling, reading, computers, art, gym, music

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Itasca is 25 miles away from Chicago. It has
7,100 people. Nicholas W.
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The Wyndham is a nice place to stay at. It has
very good ice cream, and good breakfast and
brunch, too. John A.
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The taller building is where my moms old friend
works. I call it the big, brown
building. Luke F.
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I pass this statue every day on the bus. I
think they are just standing there saying the
Pledge of Allegiance. It is a cool statue. It
is right by the pond. Chris M.
I know that the statue represents the Pledge of
Allegiance, and it represents the children of
Itasca. Anthony S.
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My dad goes to the Village Hall for some
school board meetings. Sometimes he talks
forever. Some of the meetings are long and some
are short. I have never been to one of the
meetings. It is located by the train station.
Matt M.
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The fire station is on Irving Park Rd. Firemen
work there to help in case of a fire or
accident. There are beds for them to sleep when
they work overnight. There is a kitchen for
them to cook their meals. Zachery Z.and Michael S.
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The fire station is important because the firemen
put out dangerous fires. The fireman come to
school to teach us how to stop, drop, and
roll. Erin C.
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The Itasca Fire Department is very big. They
have hoses to put out fires. The firemen use
ladders to climb to get people out of buildings
that are on fire. Then the people are safe. The
firemen then go back to the fire department. All
the fire trucks are kept in the fire
department. Stephen C.
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The important thing about the Itasca Police
Station is that the people who work there help
people. They stop robbers. They put robbers in
jail. Larry H.
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The Itasca Police Department is important
because they work hard to keep people safe. The
police make sure people obey laws. The policemen
visit the schools for D.A.R.E. Greg S.
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The Itasca Post Office is important because you
can mail your letters there. I got my passport at
the Itasca Post Office. The post office helps us
because if you have relatives in a different
state, the post office will ship things for
you. Cristina R.
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The Itasca Post Office is important because you
get your mail from there. My grandpa works there
in a security room up on the top. You can buy
stamps to mail letters. Michael M.

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You are not supposed to eat food or drink in the
library. I go there to get books. The library
is very big. Kacie K.
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The library is a place to study and check out
books. You can use the computer to do research.
It is a quiet place to do your homework. It is
a fun place to read books.
Ashley P.
The library is very important because its an
educational place for everyone. Librarians work
at a library. I enjoy going to the library and
so do many people. Ana C.
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The pool is a great place to be. I like to swim
over there. There is a big diving board and a
small diving board. Adam B.
The Itasca Water Park is behind the library. It
is important during the summer because people
need someplace to stay cool. People enjoy
spending time there. It provides fun for kids.
One of the lifeguards names is Jim. Azeem A.
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Benson School has computers. Benson School has a
new painted hall. Benson School has a library. I
like Benson School. Ana C.
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I go to Benson School. At Benson School we have
computers. It goes from Kindergarten to 2nd
grade. Tim K.
Benson School is important because it is
where kids learn new things. Sometimes
teachers learn new things. Thats why Benson
School is important. Brooke M.
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The Itasca Historical Museum is fun. It helps
you know history. They do a show there, thats
why its cool. It has a lot of good things there
to help Itasca. Stephanie J.
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St. Lukes is a school and a church. St. Lukes
goes from 1st grade all the way up to 8th grade.
It is really cool. Joey P.
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St. Lukes is a church, a school and a daycare.
I go there and I like it. It is across from
Benson. Peter G.
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Franzen is a big school. The people are nice at
Franzen. The school goes from 3rd grade to 5th
grade. Courtney W.
I like Franzen. My brother goes there. My
brother likes it there. It is big, but Benson is
bigger. Sanjay P.
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Franzen is a school in our town. Good teachers
work there. The grades there are 3rd-5th. My
sister goes there. She likes it a lot. I think
I will like it a lot too. Kaitlynn N.
Franzen is in Itasca on Catalpa. A lot of people
go to school there. I like to visit there.
They learn a lot. The 5th graders go to band,
and the 4th and 5th graders go to chorus. Next
year I get to go there. At Franzen, there is a
lot of work. Kelly M.
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At Franzen it is fun. My brother goes there and
he told me so. You work hard at Franzen. They do
fun projects. Franzen is a school for grades
3,4, and 5. Jazmin R.
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My brother and sister go to Peacock. My brother
plays on the basketball team. They won a
tournament at Lake Park. My sister played on a
basketball team, too. Peacock starts their day
at 8 oclock. Kyle L.
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Peacock is where school kids go. Peacock has the
grades six, seven, and eight. Teachers there
work very hard. Kids do too. They do math,
spelling, reading, computers, art, gym, music,
library, and homework. Ashley L.
Peacock Middle School is for grades 6,7, and 8.
My brother goes there. He is in 7th grade. It
is big. I think it has two floors. It even has
an elevator. Erick C.
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The train station helps people to go to places
like Chicago. The train station helps people to
go to their job. The train station is near the
7-11. Abraham P.
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Itasca is a good place to live because it is
not jammed with a bunch of people. Itasca is a
good place because it does not have a lot of
crooks. Nicholas W.
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The gazebo is in a park and by a pond near Irving
Park Road and Walnut Street. During the summer,
musicians play beautiful music and people dance
there. Katie W.
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The gazebo is important because people get
married there. People picnic there too. It is
right next to the Village Hall. T.J. C.
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The swan pond is important because it takes care
of the swans.Peopleea have pcnics at the swan
pond and feed the swans. Ashley K.
I like the swans in the pond. I like to look for
feathers with my brother at the pond. Kyle C.
The Usher Park pond is fun to watch in the
summer. One time I saw a white swan in it. It is
fun there. Ashley B.
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I have Tae Kwon Do class in the Park District
Building In the summer I go there for child care
because my mom works. We play games and do lots
of other stuff. Alex M.
I like the Park District. I play basketball
there. I go there a lot. They have fun stuff.
It is really cool. Nate S.
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The creek has lots of fish. The creek is by the
golf course. I live near the creek. Erik B.
There is a creek down the street from my house.
It is pretty small. I have never been fishing
there. Jessica L.
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The Nature Center is on Grove Street. It
teaches people about nature. It protects
animals that are hurt. The Nature Center is a
nice place to learn about trees and animals. My
dads friend works there.
Michael D. and Larry M.
The Nature Center has a lot of bugs. The
flowers are very beautiful there. They do a
spook walk, and I go there on field trips. Nick K.
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The Nature Center is cool because you get to
meet new animals. It is very big. The Nature
Center is by the swimming pool and the Itasca
Public Library. You can even go in a house and
see more animals. The Nature Center is very
cool. Joey P.
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St. Peters is a church and a school in Itasca.
It is a Catholic church. It is important
because it is a place for worship for the
residents of Itasca. Brendan F.
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St. Peters Catholic Church is on Rush Street in
Itasca. It was originally built to be a
gymnasium. It is the only Roman Catholic
church in Itasca. The pastors name is
Father Pock. Marie M.
I go to pray at St. Peters. I also go to CCD
there. It is a tall building, and it is skinny.
It is a nice place with lots of friendly
people. Lauren K
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This is the Presbyterian Church of Itasca.
People go to church to learn about God and Jesus.
People pray at church. Melissa S.
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The bank is a place where you can get money. You
can also have a safe deposit box. Austin P.
The bank is important because people keep their
money there. People can trust the bank
people. Marco B.
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The bakery sells cookies, donuts, and cakes.
You can ask them to make a cake you like, too. It
smells good inside the bakery. I like the
bakery! Jenna S.
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The deli is next to Keanes Bakery. The deli
makes bread, sandwiches, soup, and pizza. Our
teacher goes there for lunch sometimes. Mrs.
McWeeneys Class
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7-11 has good Slurpees. I pass it every day. A
lot of people go there to shop. Robert L.
7-11 is important because people can get slurpees
when they are hot. Slurpees are snow-cones in a
cup. 7-11 also has candy. Jim B.
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The 7-11 is by the train station. You can buy
food there. Its always open. You can also buy
lottery tickets and all kinds of drinks
there. Scott K.
The 7-11 is on Walnut Street. I like to go there
and get a slurpee. You can buy things like
cereal, milk and lots of other stuff.
Bradley C.
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Casales pizza is the best. I like cheese pizza.
It is located on Walnut Street near the best
slurpee place, the 7-11. We always order from
there. Stephanie M.
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At McDonalds you can some to eat very good food.
I ate a good hamburger there. There is a very
nice playground inside. Stephan T.
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The people in McDonalds are very friendly.
They say, Good morning or Good afternoon to
you when you come in. You can get a hamburger
and fries there. Some people eat at
McDonalds, and some take it home. Marian Q.
McDonalds is important when you are hungry. It
is important when you are far from home and have
to go to the bathroom. The Itasca McDonalds is
important for people who want to go out to
eat. Steven C.
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My dog went to the the veterinarian for the
very first time. He was not afraid of the
needle. My dad went with my dog. I have been
there once. Matthew I.
The Animal Medical Center is on Catalpa in
Itasca. Doctors work there to help animals get
better and to keep them healthy. Our community
needs the Animal Medical Center to keep our
animals safe and healthy. Elizabeth C.
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My dog went to the the veterinarian for the
very first time. He was not afraid of the
needle. My dad went with my dog. I have been
there once. Matthew I.
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I like the pool at the Holiday Inn. The Holiday
Inn is a fun place to stay at. They have room
service and its good. They serve breakfast,
lunch, dinner and they have a bar. There is
also a small arcade. They have meetings for the
Lions Club at the Holiday Inn. Ricky G.
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At Gerrys you can get coffee and ice cream.
It is next to the barber shop. Our favorite
flavor of ice cream is vanilla. It smells good
in here. Matt M. and Joey P.
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Tree Guys Pizza is run by Anthony and Lisa. The
story is that in 1992,three friends decided to
open a pizza place, but they didnt even know
how to make it! Here they sell pizza, salads,
soups, sandwiches, burgers, desserts, appetizers
and lots more. They even have a kids menu for
us! Yolanda F.
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Tree Guys Pizza is by the park with the pond. I
go to Tree Guys a lot. My favorite kind of pizza
is cheese. That is my favorite place to go for
pizza. Sandra M.
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The Itasca Country Club has great food. There is
a golf course and a pool. My grand- parents
belong there. Austin P.
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I like the pool in Holiday Inn. The Holiday Inn
is a fun place to stay at. They have room
service and its good. They have Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner and a bar. There is also a small
arcade. They have meetings for the Lions Club at
the Holiday Inn. Ricky G.
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I like going to school in Itasca. I like being a
member of the community. Andrew H.