All Stories from August 23, 2016 (Change date)
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Geneva schools looking for savings on construction debt interestAug 23, 2016 5:37 am - The Geneva school board intends to rejigger some of the debt the district owes for its 2007-08 construction campaign, to save on interest being paid. On Jan. 1, the dist...
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Wheaton continues to scale back downtown projectsAug 23, 2016 5:36 am - Even as they continue to scale back downtown improvements first discussed more than four years ago, the Wheaton City Council is being asked to consider issuing bonds and...
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'Kubo' animator uses an artist's eye and a mathematician's mindAug 23, 2016 5:33 am - Suburban native Mike Laubach's job as an animator requires an artist's eye and a mathematician's mind. "I love it because it's unusual for you to find a position that re...
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Fox River fire district to pose tax increase feeler in NovemberAug 23, 2016 5:30 am - Voters accustomed to seeing a tax increase request from the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District on the ballot will experience déjà vu this November. But this ti...
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Constable: How a deacon's quest helps cows battle malaria in UgandaAug 23, 2016 5:30 am - A charity crusader known as "Deacon Don," Arlington Heights' Don Grossnickle works through his recent diagnosis of Stage 4 advanced heart failure by focusing on preventi...
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West Dundee approves special taxing district for downtownAug 23, 2016 5:30 am - A group of residents and downtown property owners have spent the past few months protesting the creation of a special taxing district in West Dundee. They displayed sign...
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North: U.S. men's basketball team no match for Dream TeamAug 23, 2016 5:19 am - Time for some random thoughts on the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Cubs, the National League MVP race, Jay Cutler and more. • Congratulations to Team USA for winning 121 medals...
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Dawn Patrol: Heyward returns to help Cubs beat San DiegoAug 23, 2016 5:00 am - Heyward returns to help Cubs beat Padres Right fielder Jason Heyward returned to the Cubs' lineup Monday night in San Diego after getting the weekend off in Denver. Heyw...
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Chicago White Sox pitching prospect advancingAug 23, 2016 1:01 am - In dire need of help in their minor-league system, the Chicago White Sox just might have uncovered a gem in the June draft. The Sox selected Oklahoma starting pitcher Al...
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Boys soccer: Elgin, Streamwood post season-opening winsAug 23, 2016 1:01 am - Roberto Martinez and Jesus Barraza scored 2 goals each as the Elgin boys soccer team opened the season with a 9-0 win over Machesney Park Harlem on Tuesday. Also adding ...