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Des Plaines police chief opposes medical marijuana bill May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Chiefs of police in three suburban communities -- Des Plaines, Park Ridge and Niles -- issued a statement Tuesday voicing concerns about a medical marijuana bill approved in the Illinois House that the Senate could vote on as early as Wednesday.
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Des Plaines man killed by police fled traffic stopMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A high-speed car chase in Missouri that ended with a Des Plaines man shot to death by police began more than four hours earlier after the man first fled a traffic stop in southwestern Illinois, authorities say. Police said Missouri State troopers shot and killed Jose H. Garcia, 49, after he pointed a gun at them when he realized he was surrounded.
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Forest View School celebrates its 50th anniversary May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Forest View Elementary School's 50th anniversary celebration was a blast May 3, as more than 500 people filled the building for the capstone celebration. "Boy, you guys really know how to throw a party," said outgong Mount Prospect Mayor Irvana Wilks.
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Barrington tops Prospect in second-place MSL crossover May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
In a matchup of the runner-up teams from Mid-Suburban League divisional play, Barrington edged host Prospect on Tuesday. The Broncos won 26-24, 17-25, 25-22.
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Beutler’s blast lifts Fremd May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Fremd used a 3-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to pull out a victory that gave them a 4-2 victory over Rolling Meadows on Tuesday and wrapped up a second-place finish for the Vikings in the MSL West. Marcus Middlebrook tied it up with an RBI double in the final inning, and Sam Beutler finished the game by hitting a walk-off 2-run homer.
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St. Viator, Vernon Hills to meet for 2A regional title May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Viator and Vernon Hills started out their girls soccer postseasons with victories in opening-round games of the Class 2A state tournament on Tuesday afternoon. Fourth-seeded St. Viator shut out No. 13 Amundsen 8-0 in the first semifinal, and No. 5 Vernon Hills picked up a forfeit win over No. 12 Mather in the other semifinal in Amundsen regional action at Chicago's Winnemac Stadium. St. Viator (10-7) next plays Vernon Hills (10-4-2) in the regional championship at 10 a.m. Saturday at Winnemac Stadium.
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South Elgin knocks out Elk Grove May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
South Elgin recovered after trailing by a goal to register a stunning 2-1 victory over No. 5 seed Elk Grove in Class 3A regional semifinal play in the second match Tuesday evening at Conant. Second-half goals from Andrea Walsh, the game-winner coming in sensational fashion in the 76th minute, helped send the No. 11 seeed Storm (8-8-2) through to the regional final this Friday against the host Cougars (11-4-5), who overwhelmed Streamwood 8-0 in the opener.
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Winning rehearsal for Buffalo Grove May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Buffalo Grove got one final tune-up on Tuesday for Thursday's Mid-Suburban League softball championship game.And the Bison got one final win in the Mid-Suburban League East, where they are champions for the first time since 1999. Trailing 2-1 going into the top of fifth inning, senior right fielder Kristina Dakas drove a one-out double to the right-center field fence to ignite a 2-run inning that gave the Bison the lead for good. BG added 4 more runs in the sixth to post a 7-2 victory behind sophomore ace Julia Camardo (14-7), who tossed a 5-hitter with 7 strikeouts.
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Celebrate spring at the Des Plaines fun fair May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The sixth annual Spring Fun Fair will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road and across the street in the Juno Lighting parking lot, in Des Plaines.
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Your news Des Plaines celebrates Arbor DayMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The city of Des Plaines acknowledged Arbor Day, April 26, with the signing of an official Proclamation and the planting of a Linden tree at Plainfield School, 1850 Plainfield Drive.
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Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
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City is mishandling ash borer situation May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Anne North says Des Plaines isn't doing enough to save its ash trees. "Who wants to buy almost 60-year-old homes with nothing but 'sticks' out front?" she asks.
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Des Plaines man faces drug charge in DuPage County May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A Des Plaines man is facing a felony drug charge after firefighters discovered a marijuana growing operation while extinguishing a house fire in Glen Ellyn, officials said. Timothy O'Brien, 46, of 491 Ironwood Drive, has been charged with one count of conspiring to manufacture and deliver cannabis, records show.
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Buffalo Grove clinches in MSL East May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
For the first time this century, Buffalo Grove will play for the Mid-Suburban League softball championship. Under third-year coach Jamie Paul, the Bison clinched the MSL East on Monday with a 6-5 victory over visiting Hersey.
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Another command performance by Elk Grove’s Camacho May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Elk Grove senior pitcher David Camacho completed a perfect run through his Mid-Suburban League opponents, tossing a complete-game 4-hitter with 8 strikeouts as the Grenadiers wrapped up regular-season league play with a 2-0 victory over visiting Conant on Monday. Camacho improved to 7-1 overall and finished 6-0 against MSL foes. He allowed 2 walks. Luc DiMaso did most of the damage offensively for Elk Grove (21-8, 12-4). He had 2 hits — a solo homer and a double — and scored both runs. Michael Anciulis also had 2 hits, including a double.
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Scouting postseason girls soccer / Northwest May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Previewing the girls soccer postseason, from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League and St. Viator.
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Illinois Residents Urged to Register for Federal Disaster AssistanceMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
CHICAGO, IL -- Illinois residents affected by the late April flooding and storms may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and federal officials announced today.
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West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
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Des Plaines buys AEDs for police squad cars May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines city council recently approved the purchase of 25 automatic external defibrillators and other equipment for police squad cars.
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Des Plaines man dies after police chase May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
A Des Plaines man died in a St. Louis emergency room Friday after being shot by Missouri state police during a chase, a Mercy Hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday. Jose H. Garcia, 49, was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after the car chase ended in Eureka, Mo., according to a St. Louis news report.
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