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ECC women chapter celebrates 40 years

Jul 16, 2014 12:01 AM - An Elgin letter to the editor: The Elgin Community College chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges celebrates 15 years along with 40 years of the National Chapter of the AAWCC this year.
'He's my best friend'

Jul 9, 2014 11:43 AM - Whether cheerleading, singing in a local community choir, performing in a dance recital, shopping, navigating the corridors at Community High School in West Chicago, or hanging out with friends, Jenny Youngwith of Carol Stream and her 3-year-old service dog, Bode, are never far apart.
Wisdom of Bob Mariano draws a big crowd to Schaumburg event
By Eric Peterson
Jul 8, 2014 4:20 PM - The opportunity to hear from Bob Mariano, founder and namesake of the popular Mariano's grocery store chain, created the rare phenomenon Tuesday -- a line to get into the monthly morning gathering of the Schaumburg Business Association. More than 150 association members turned out to listen to the grocery innovator discuss his business principles.
Arthur threatens July 4th plans along East Coast
Associated Press
Jul 4, 2014 2:42 PM - A strengthening Hurricane Arthur forced thousands of vacationers on the North Carolina coast to abandon their Independence Day plans while cities farther up the East Coast rescheduled fireworks displays threatened by rain from the storm. Arthur strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, with winds of 100 mph as the storm neared North Carolina.
The top six fireworks shows in the suburbs
Daily Herald report
Jul 4, 2014 9:55 AM - If you're looking for someplace to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the suburbs, you probably don't have to go too far. The Independence Day fireworks shows are a point of pride for many suburbs, but the biggest bangs can be found in Arlington Heights, Elgin, Great Lakes, Hoffman Estates, Itasca and St. Charles. Check out our interactive graphic to find times and locations for all shows in the suburbs.
Women on Supreme Court blast Wheaton College ruling
The Washington Post
Jul 4, 2014 9:17 AM - A divided Supreme Court allowed Wheaton College, which objects to paying for contraceptives in its health plan, to avoid filling out a government document, at least for now, that the college says would violate its religious beliefs. "On the eve of Independence Day, we are grateful to God that the Supreme Court has made a wise decision in protecting our religious liberty," Wheaton College President Philip Ryken said.
Ruling deals big blow to teacher retirement cuts
By Mike Riopell
Jul 4, 2014 8:48 AM - An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Thursday casts serious doubts on whether sweeping retirement benefit cuts for teachers and state workers will ever become reality. But as union leaders praise the potential protection of their members' pensions, supporters of the cuts advanced by lawmakers and Gov. Pat Quinn are cautioning against reading too far into Thursday's ruling and arguing the real case is still to come.
'Fantastic horseman' Bruce Duchossois dies at 64
By John Leusch
Jul 4, 2014 8:01 AM - Bruce Duchossois, a well-known figure in American eventing and son of Arlington chairman Richard L. Duchossois, died Wednesday at the age of 64 after a lengthy battle with cancer. "He was a fantastic horseman," said Arlington trainer Louie Roussel III. "He could ride and show horses. He was a wonderful individual."
Hoffman Estates teen detects fire, evacuates family out of burning home
By Eric Peterson
Jul 4, 2014 7:57 AM - Dominic Laskero, 13, was instrumental in getting his 19-year-old sister and 77-year-old grandmother out of their burning Hoffman Estates house early Sunday morning. He also got their dog out, and firefighters arrived quickly enough to recover and resuscitate two cats who'd been trapped inside. "I got up and tried to go back to sleep," Dominic said. "But after 30 seconds, I started to gag from the smell."
Grayslake North's Booker to rush for Indiana
By Joe Aguilar
Jul 4, 2014 1:12 AM - With a bit of LeBron James enthusiasm, Grayslake North incoming senior Titus Booker made his "decision" Thursday, announcing on Twitter where he plans to play college football: Indiana.

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