All Stories from August 24, 2011 (Change date)
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Ex-candidate up for Island Lake post:Aug 24, 2011 12:00 am - The Island Lake village board will meet today to discuss naming two people to the lake management committee, among other business. One of the prospective appointees is l...
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Lawmaker’s scholarship awards raise questionsAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois State Board of Education has notified the FBI about college scholarships awarded by a state lawmaker under suspicious circumstances. Sen. Martin Sandoval ga...
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States may get second chance at insurance exchangeAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - HELENA, Mont. — The Obama administration says states that have not adopted their own insurance exchanges may get a second chance to avoid one run by the U.S. government....
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Engineers suggest fixes for Palatine Hills golf course floodingAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Golf enthusiasts learned Tuesday that while no cure-all exists for the water ills that plague the Palatine Hills Golf Course, there are some remedies that could ease bot...
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Google settles pharmacy ad probe for $500 millionAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Google Inc. has agreed to pay $500 million to settle a U.S. government investigation into the Internet search leader’s distribution of online ads from...
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Quinn backs toll hikeAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn came out strongly Wednesday in favor of a toll increase to pay for a major public works program. While he noted the decision was up to the tollway's board...
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9 arrests in Chicago sex trafficking investigationAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago authorities say nine people arrested on sex trafficking charges enslaved girls as young as 12. Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez on Wednesday announced ...
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Chile Rellenos with PlantainsAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - 6-10 dried ancho chiles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 very ripe (black) plantains 2 large white onions, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped...
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Aurora riverwalk stairs slated for replacementAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - The Aurora riverwalk stairs on the east bank of Stolp Island at New York Street will be replaced. A $59,500 contract with R.A. Ubert Construction of Yorkville was approv...
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Elgin council scraps roundabout at Dundee Ave., Summit St.Aug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Elgin City Council members gave unanimous approval Wednesday to cancel plans for a roundabout at the Dundee Avenue and Summit Street intersection. City staff members re...