All Stories from August 16, 2013 (Change date)
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Survivors of Shanghai Ghetto honored in RosemontAug 16, 2013 5:30 am - Roughly a dozen survivors of a lesser-known chapter of World War II history — the Shanghai Ghetto — were recognized and honored Thursday in Rosemont. The event, held at...
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Bensenville elementary schools consolidatedAug 16, 2013 5:30 am - Thursday marked a new beginning for W.A. Johnson School in Bensenville, as it started its school year with almost twice as many students. Johnson combined with Mohawk Sc...
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High praise for Mundelein business' employee for her volunteerismAug 16, 2013 5:30 am - An employee at a Mundelein business has received a national service award in recognition of her volunteerism. Marian Rodriguez, who works as a marketing representative a...
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Settlers Hill work could cost $1.6 million in 2014Aug 16, 2013 5:30 am - Kane County officials don't yet have a partner to move forward with in the first steps of converting the old Settlers Hill landfill into a recreational hub. But that isn...
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Former jockey finds new path at Arlington racecourseAug 16, 2013 5:30 am - Many Arlington International Racecourse fans know Brandon Meier as the young jockey hoping to follow the successful path of his father, veteran jockey Randall Meier. Whe...
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District 214 approves tentative budget for 2013-2014Aug 16, 2013 5:30 am - The Northwest Suburban High School District 214 school board approved a tentative, balanced budget for 2013-2014 at Thursday's meeting. The total operating and working c...
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Dawn Patrol: Islamic group protests police trainer; West Nile in ElginAug 16, 2013 5:01 am - Islamic group protests police trainer coming to Lombard An organization that puts on training seminars for police is refusing to cancel a counterterrorism session M...
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How government is sold to corporationsAug 16, 2013 5:00 am - Do you wonder why your middle class lifestyle isn’t improving while corporations are making billions and their executives are making obscene salaries? Do you worry about...
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Study Bible with open mindAug 16, 2013 5:00 am - I wanted to respond to Marion Blais’s Aug. 3 letter “Study required to appreciate Bible.” I couldn’t agree more. But which Bible should be studied? Should we be studyi...
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Man faces child porn possession charge after wife calls policeAug 16, 2013 5:00 am - A former Carpentersville man was charged earlier this month with aggravated child pornography possession after his estranged wife found an unfamiliar file on the couple'...