All Stories from February 14, 2009 (Change date)
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Reputed Mafia enforcer arrested in LincolnshireFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Reputed mafia member Mario Rainone could be part of a group of people responsible for a string of residential burglaries across the suburbs, police said Sunday. Rainone,...
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New romantic novel collection at Des Plaines Public LibraryFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - What's the most popular book at the Des Plaines Public Library? It's "Fanta C" by Sandra Brown. And the most popular fiction author? It's Sandra Brown. In case you didn'...
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Admiring the 'real' birds of preyFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - The tiny Eastern screech owl, perched contentedly on ornithologist Mark Spreyer's arm, didn't seem to notice the oohs and aahs from children participating in a live owl ...
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Burlington Central sends 2 to stateFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - A pair of Burlington Central wrestlers are headed downstate next weekend, but a third Rocket came oh so close to joining in. Freshman Johnny Major (103 pounds) and juni...
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With bad economy, Daytona 500 opens what may be tough seasonFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The million-dollar motor homes still crowd the infield at Daytona International Speedway, and the FanZone has hosted a steady stream of cash-carryi...
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Candidate to stay on Geneva Twp. assessor ballotFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Gary Fritz will stay on the April 7 ballot for Geneva Township assessor after the township's electoral board ruled Friday there was insufficient evidence to throw out hi...
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G7 finance ministers reject protectionist measuresFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - ROME -- The Group of Seven finance ministers pledged Saturday to avoid resorting to protectionism as they try to stimulate their own economies in the face of the world's...
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Kane County 4-H hosting pork chop dinner fundraiserFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - The Kane County 4-H Foundation will have a pork chop dinner fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7. The dinner will be held in the new exhibit hall at the Kane Co...
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Hanging out with Abe and Mary for 200th birthday celebrationFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Freebie! Hanging out with Abe and Mary In honor of the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, the Mount Prospect Public Library hosts "An Afternoon w...
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Levee 37 work begins next monthFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Work on the long-awaited Levee 37 project will begin next month with the goal of protecting about 600 homes in Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights. On March 13, village ...