All Stories from August 2, 2013 (Change date)
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Quinn evokes opposite reactions for single-county lawsAug 02, 2013 5:30 am - It's a tale of two counties. In one case, a suburban county board chairman welcomes Gov. Pat Quinn with open arms today for the signing of a new law that helps just his ...
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Demand high for new Rowling bookAug 02, 2013 5:30 am - Suburban libraries have long waiting lists
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Lombard man to walk 750 miles for Alzheimer's causeAug 02, 2013 5:30 am - On 750 miles of roads between Lombard and Atlanta, William Glass will be "the guy with the bright purple shoes," walking with a 25-pound pack on his back and his mom on ...
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Metra claims report clears its name but keeps it secretAug 02, 2013 5:15 am - Former Metra Chairman Brad O'Halloran repeatedly testified an “investigation” by a former federal prosecutor found “nothing” regarding allegations he and another officia...
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Fox Lake business snubbed at closingAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - As of July 19, Darlene Barnes, owner of Marine Grill, closed her business after 54 years. As my friends and I sat there, no village official came in to congratulate Darl...
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Dawn Patrol: Who’s in charge of Metra? New Lake Arlington rulesAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - O’Halloran resigns; now who will take charge of Metra? After weeks of a worsening scandal, Metra Board Chairman Brad O’Halloran resigned yesterday, blaming his down...
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Editorial: Metra controversy shows need for ethics law with teethAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - An offshoot of the ongoing controversy involving Metra and its $718,000 buyout of its former CEO is the highlight it is putting on the state’s Legislative Ethics Commiss...
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Local theater: 'Caveman' is backAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - Return of the "Caveman" “Defending the Caveman,” Rob Becker's comic examination of how men and women relate to each other, returns to Fox Valley Repertory for a bri...
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Praise for letter on corporate AmericaAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - Thank you to Patricia O’Neil whose letter published on Saturday, July 20, addresses corporate America. She is a voice of reason in the wilderness that is American though...
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New law just a start for paralyzed athletesAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - Effective July 1, schools in Illinois are required to insure student athletes. Getting to this point has been a long, hard struggle, leading to a big event this Sunday,...