All Stories from July 10, 2013 (Change date)
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Art in the garden: Use more vines in your landscapeJul 10, 2013 6:00 am - As you walk through your landscape, look for spots where you might include vines. They can be utilized to dress up a view, cover a bare spot, provide a lush backdrop for...
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Developer proposes industrial park in residential BataviaJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - An area on Kirk Road once designated for 242 townhouses and some stores is being eyed for an industrial park. A developer Tuesday took the temperature of the Batavia Cit...
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Schaumburg defends cost of police consultantsJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - Schaumburg officials Tuesday defended the value they believed they were getting from consultants hired to improve the police department and recruit a new chief against a...
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Palatine back on stable financial footing, officials sayJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - Palatine officials say a recent audit confirms their position that the village has in fact weathered the economic downturn to get back on stable financial footing. A hig...
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Softball community rallies around one of its ownJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - Courtney LaFerle went to her doctor for an annual physical in June, not expecting any surprises. She's not a stranger to random medical problems — like needing her gall...
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Dold touts fundraising totals in 10th district bidJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - Aiming to return to Congress, Republican Bob Dold of Kenilworth says he’s raised more than a half-million dollars for his rematch next year against 10th District Democra...
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Ex-Barrington Hills mayor admits to talking to ComEd about auto auction planJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - After spending almost a year in limbo over a property access issue, East Dundee officials are ready to vote on a redevelopment agreement for Insurance Auto Auctions, a b...
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Audit: Suburban governments far from transparentJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - When it comes to posting certain information on government websites so that it's readily accessible to the public, most suburban agencies have a long way to go before th...
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Rihanna sends $5,000 check to Barrington HighJul 10, 2013 5:30 am - More than three months after Rihanna's appearance at Barrington High School, her camp has sent along a $5,000 check to offset expenses of her brief visit and pay for fut...
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Cold Brewed CoffeeJul 10, 2013 5:06 am - 4 cups spring water 1 generous cup coarse ground coffee In a glass jar slightly larger than 1 quart, combine the water and coffee. Stir well. Cover the jar and refrigera...