All Stories from August 15, 2011 (Change date)
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Teach the physics of controlling a carAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - As one who grew up in the Chicago area and learned to drive there, I enjoyed reading and agree with: “Standard teen driving laws a good idea,” July 10. I took a driving ...
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The system’s not broken — it worksAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - Of all the endlessly repeated conventional wisdom in today’s Washington, the most lazy, stupid and ubiquitous is that our politics is broken. On the contrary. Our politi...
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Fast-food marketing to kids unhealthyAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - I was pleased to see your coverage of McDonald’s recent changes to its Happy Meals. While adding fruits and veggies to Happy Meals is a good step, McDonald’s continues t...
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Tollway plan key to region’s futureAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - Transportation is one of our greatest challenges, with rapidly aging infrastructure causing congestion that harms our economy and quality of life. The Chicago Metropolit...
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DuPage benefits trim a wise modelAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - It’s never easy to have your pay or benefits trimmed. Too many of us know that all too well. In that regard, we empathize with the DuPage County employees who will see t...
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Dundee Twp. Park District to build new rec centerAug 15, 2011 1:00 am - Submitted by Dundee Township Park District Dundee Township Park District and Lamp Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony on the new Randall Oaks Recreation Center at 6...
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Arlington Hts. woman mentors female runnersAug 15, 2011 1:00 am - In 1983, Janet Leet won a national championship in cross country. Now, nearly 30 years later, she is inspiring young female athletes to pursue similar dreams. For the la...
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Batavia’s Leo Zucker: ‘He cared for everyone’Aug 15, 2011 1:00 am - Aloysious “Leo” Zucker was a familiar face around Batavia, most notably around the Eastside Community Center. Whether it was opening the building for men’s basketball le...
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Mt. Prospect firefighters will 'fill the boots' for MDA on Aug. 19Aug 15, 2011 1:00 am - On Friday, Aug. 19, the intersections of Route 83 and Northwest Highway and Golf and Busse roads will be overflowing with Mount Prospect firefighters from AFFI Local 411...
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Kane County chairman’s assistant diesAug 15, 2011 1:00 am - The longtime assistant to Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay is dead. County employees were informed of the death of Jean Weems Monday afternoon in an email. ...