All Stories from July 1, 2016 (Change date)
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Even trespassing burglars have rightsJul 01, 2016 4:00 am - It rarely happens, but a crook can indeed sue a homeowner if that thief gets hurt while looting a house. Q. Is it true that a burglar who breaks into a home can sue the ...
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West Nile detected in Lake CountyJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - A batch of mosquitoes sampled June 23 in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Lake County Health Department, the first confirmed indic...
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Arlington Heights park director gets $85,000 for unused sick, vacation daysJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - When Steve Scholten retired this week as executive director of the Arlington Heights Park District, his compensation included some $85,000 worth of unused vacation and s...
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WWII vet receives France's Legion of Honor at Wheaton museumJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - John Chrenka listened quietly to the stories of war he always kept to himself. Recovering from a kidney infection, the 94-year-old rested in his wheelchair outside the F...
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ECC wins national awardJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin Community College has won a national award for its efforts to prepare students for college and career readiness. The college was named a National Exemplar in Caree...
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Look for treasure in Mundelein parksJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Area residents are invited to try treasure hunting through geocaching at Mundelein parks. The outdoor activity uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile ...
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Looking for courtesy on park pathwaysJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - The pathways of Mount Prospect's Melas Park are not safe for senior citizens walking small dogs. A few spandex-clad thirty-something bike racers have adopted the long ou...
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Catholic Charities golf event in Lake CountyJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Catholic Charities hosts the 22nd Annual Charities Golf Classic on Monday, July 25, at Shore Acres, 1601 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood, 1890 Knollwood Roa...
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Lake in the Hills switching to energy-efficient streetlightsJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Lake in the Hills is partnering with ComEd to replace the village's conventional street lighting system with energy-efficient streetlights to save on electrical costs. I...
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Elgin police hires two, celebrates milestonesJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - In its customary display of support for the accomplishments of its own, the Elgin Police Department held a retirement and promotion ceremony Friday afternoon. Sgt. Chris...