All Stories from April 16, 2014 (Change date)
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Rolling Meadows plans two new fire stationsApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - With a 4-3 vote the Rolling Meadows City Council reached a preliminary decision Tuesday to build two new fire stations — starting with moving the downtown station to the...
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Barrington High educator goes from dropout to teacherApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - When Bill Palmer tells the at-risk students he teaches and counsels at Barrington High School that he understands where they are coming from, they should believe him — b...
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Prairie Crossing charter renewed but must diversifyApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - Prairie Crossing Charter School in Grayslake was criticized for lacking student diversity before narrowly receiving approval to operate another five years from a state c...
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Developer withdraws plan to buy Batavia buildingApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - Batavia's wish to sell the Thomle Building at 2 E. Wilson St. has been dashed. Corcoran Commercial Real Estate of St. Charles is withdrawing its proposal because it coul...
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Prom dress shopping can be perilous for plus-size girlsApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - NEW YORK - Maria Giorno has nothing against long gowns with high waists and flowing fabric - dresses that are designed to camouflage curves on plus-size women. But the ...
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Wauconda dispatchers get raises, but their future remains unclearApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - The fate of their jobs remains unknown, but Wauconda's police dispatchers received 2-percent pay raises on Tuesday. Trustees unanimously approved the across-the-board sa...
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Recycling carts coming to Naperville this summerApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - Naperville is working to increase the amount of recyclables diverted from landfills by ordering larger containers with lids and wheels, and the city will seek ways to pr...
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Shining the spotlight on Easter side dishesApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - If Thanksgiving is all about the sides, Easter is all about the main. While we agonize over styles of stuffings, whole or smooth cranberry sauces, sweet potatoes with or...
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Arlington Heights planning community bike rideApr 16, 2014 5:30 am - Arlington Heights is planning its first community bike ride through the village's streets and bike paths this summer. The ride, tentatively scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Satur...
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Bloomingdale gun range plan rejected by panelApr 16, 2014 5:15 am - A controversial plan to bring a shooting sports facility to Bloomingdale has suffered a setback. The village's plan commission Tuesday night voted 5-1 to recommend denia...