All Stories from April 8, 2011 (Change date)
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Garrett wants county transparencyApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Following an audit showing financial scandals from two DuPage County agencies, the Senate approved legislation Friday that would give county officials more...
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No attempted abduction in Sugar GroveApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - A report of an attempted child abduction in Sugar Grove this week has turned out to be a case of mistaken intent, police said Friday. Sugar Grove police say the suspects...
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Get out and play this springApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Ahhhh, spring. No other season brings such a feeling of renewal, rejuvenation and a whole bunch of other “re-” words. Spring's sights and smells are enough to make one f...
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Hoffman Estates man pleads guilty to possessionApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - A 21-year-old Hoffman Estates man who told police the green powdery substance they found at his home last May was incense, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled s...
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Long Grove recycling eventApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - An electronics recycling event is set for held 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Archer Parking Lot in downtown Long Grove. The lot is at Robert Parker Coffin...
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Hersey hosts concert band festivalApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Marching bands and jazz ensembles have their competitions, but the concert bands — recognized as the backbone of a school’s music program — rarely perform outside their ...
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Bail increased for Round Lake Beach teacherApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - A Lake County judge increased the bond Friday for a Round Lake Beach teacher accused of molesting four children. Associate Judge Raymond Collins ordered Manuel Reyes, 55...
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Super Handyman: Get water ready for the summerApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Spring has sprung, and let’s hope that’s all! But if you find you also have sprung a few leaks in garden hoses and sprinklers, pay attention. We’re fixin’ to tell you ho...
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Home inspector: Protecting a water heater in a garageApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We’re buying a new home with a water heater in the garage. It’s installed on a raised platform, as required by code, but our home inspector says it needs further ...
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Children channel Chagall at DuPage kids’ museumApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - An interactive exhibit at the DuPage County Children’s Museum in Naperville introduces visitors to the work of 20th Century artist Marc Chagall. Continuing through Apri...