All Stories from September 17, 2011 (Change date)
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Gift makes Buffalo Grove playground accessible to allSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - When children climb, swing and slide on the new playground equipment at Alcott Park in Buffalo Grove, their laughter and excitement will embody the memory of a little gi...
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Libertyville tops Morton, earns shot at LyonsSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - In a rematch of last year’s Pepsi Showdown final, Libertyville turned the tables on its foe. The top-seeded Wildcats knocked off No. 7 seed Morton 3-1 in the tournament...
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Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexican, Hispanic cultures in AuroraSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - Twenty children and teens carrying flags of South and Central American nations welcomed visitors to the second day of Fiestas Patrias on Saturday afternoon in Aurora. Re...
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Man charged with threatening Lisa MadiganSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - A Chicago man has been charged with threatening to kill Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in a lawsuit over the state’s sex offender registry. Maurice Pennington Sr...
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Rules review goes in Mark Wilson’s favorSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - Mark Wilson had a rough day Saturday. It was almost a complete disaster. Already struggling through the third round, Wilson found himself very nearly penalized 2 more st...
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Elgin man held for repeatedly driving on a revoked licenseSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - A Cook County judge set bail at $25,000 Saturday for a 37-year-old Elgin man who authorities say has repeatedly been cited for driving on a suspended or revoked license....
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On homes and real estate: Assessment too lowSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’m planning on selling my home within the year. My assessment hasn’t changed for years. My neighbors complain about high assessments, but my house is at least $1...
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Miracle finish for North Chicago at Round LakeSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - North Chicago had no kicker, nor life, seemingly, after Round Lake sucked it out of them by marching 92 yards to score the go-ahead touchdown with 27 seconds left. But t...
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Can Cutler pick apart Saints' defense?Sep 17, 2011 12:00 am - Jay Cutler picked apart what was supposed to be a top-notch defense last week, throwing for 312 yards in a 30-12 victory against a Falcons unit that was No. 5 last seaso...
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UAW members to get $5,000 signing bonus in GM pactSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union won $5,000 signing bonuses and the possibility of sweeter profit-sharing checks as part of a new four-year contract with General ...