All Stories from February 7, 2014 (Change date)
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Clout a factor in Daley nephew’s caseFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - On Jan. 31, Richard J. Vanecko, nephew of the former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter of David Koschman 10 years ago. This plea...
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Power of nature as grief therapyFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Re: The porch lights left on Jan. 24/25 To show compassion for the Betancourt family I awakened at 12:10 a.m. and wondered if the lights were to be left on all night? As...
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Editorial missed mark on corporate taxesFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Your Feb. 2 editorial on Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposal to cut corporate taxes shows that the speaker continues to do great harm to Illinois while getting public end...
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Events tied to fashion accessories exhibitFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Folded Favorites: Fans, Ties and Wallets When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Details: Ages 4 to 12 can use paper, felt and duct tape to create their own accessories...
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Dawn Patrol: Reward in store clerk slaying; $1 million lottery winnerFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Police offer $10,000 reward in slaying of store clerk Bensenville police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of t...
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Editorial: Schools needed as polling placesFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Drop by any suburban school on a weekday and you’ll be greeted by a display of protection that includes locked entrances, security cameras, a guard asking for ID or a co...
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Men just aren’t what they used to beFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - When I was growing up (still in the process) I worked and associated with the “old timers.” These men fought wars to win. Yes, they drank because of the misery and suffe...
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Consider extending Christmas givingFeb 07, 2014 3:40 am - Consider extending Christmas giving I’m writing to thank Downers Grove residents for their generosity in helping thousands of suffering children worldwide this Chri...
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Comparing NJ, Atlanta was absurdFeb 07, 2014 3:40 am - Comparing NJ, Atlanta was absurd I was so amused and astonished by D.O. Lipensky’s Feb. 4 letter, comparing the traffic jams in Atlanta and New Jersey, that I felt ...
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Learn about damsels, dragons and darners at forest preserve hikesFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Learn all about damselflies, dragonflies and darners on a guided hike as you watch them in their native habitat. Damselflies, dragonflies and darners are key species in...