All Stories from December 11, 2013 (Change date)
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Former Elgin greats Parker, Schock headed to IBCA Hall of FameDec 11, 2013 1:00 pm - It became such a routine, it almost feels like it was yesterday. Actually, it was the winter season of 1995-96, my first year with the Daily Herald. Having already cover...
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Holiday safety tips for your family and Christmas treeDec 11, 2013 1:00 pm - Christmas trees are generally quite safe if care is taken by the homeowner. According to the National Safety Council, Christmas trees are responsible for 250 home struct...
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Buffalo Grove appoints new deputy director of public worksDec 11, 2013 12:57 pm - Buffalo Grove officials announced Wednesday that veteran village employee Michael K. Skibbe has been named as the new deputy director of public works. He replaces Rick K...
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Man accused of threatening Wheaton state rep wants charges droppedDec 11, 2013 12:33 pm - A man charged with threatening a state representative from Wheaton for her radio show comments disparaging gay marriage is attempting to have the charges dismissed, clai...
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District 207 abates nearly $1.5 millionDec 11, 2013 12:30 pm - Maine Township High School District 207 is abating $1,478,562 to taxpayers from tax proceeds collected in 2013. The decision this month by the board of education follows...
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Des Plaines Youth Commission hosts Toys for Tots Family BlastDec 11, 2013 12:27 pm - Members of the Des Plaines Youth Commission recently hosted the Toys for Tots Family Blast at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St. The event was attended ...
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Mount Prospect mulls giving 'vicious' dogs a 2nd chanceDec 11, 2013 12:00 pm - Mount Prospect dogs characterized as “vicious” could get a second chance at redemption, if the village board agrees to a code change proposed this week. At Tuesday's Com...
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A look at the Fox Valley’s biggest news stories in 2013Dec 11, 2013 11:24 am - The year 2013 saw at least a half dozen court cases across the Fox Valley came to an end, turnover in key political positions, progress on several construction projects ...
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New Schaumburg police contract includes random drug testingDec 11, 2013 11:07 am - Schaumburg village trustees Tuesday unanimously approved a new three-year contract with rank-and-file police officers, granting them 2 percent annual raises while allowi...
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Cops: Third suspect nabbed in beating of man lured to watch Bears gameDec 11, 2013 11:00 am - A suspect on the run for more than a month was taken into custody in Mississippi on Wednesday for what authorities say was his role in the beating and robbery of a man w...