All Stories from August 14, 2020 (Change date)
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How Ribfest organizers are raising funds for charities without a RibfestAug 14, 2020 5:25 am - The cancellation of this year's Ribfest doesn't mean there are no fundraising options for the Exchange Club of Naperville. The club had run its iconic Fourth of July wee...
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Lake County museum planning 'DunnTV' to stay connected with audienceAug 14, 2020 5:22 am - The museum dedicated to the history of Lake County and its people is looking to a more modern venue to increase its reach during what is expected to be a slow return to ...
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The suburban police that arrest the most drunken drivers, and how they do itAug 14, 2020 5:20 am - What makes a police officer good at spotting and arresting intoxicated drivers? Skill? Focus? Training? Support from department brass? Turns out, it's all of the above. ...
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Elgin city leaders: Time for real action on homelessnessAug 14, 2020 5:00 am - The conversation about homelessness in downtown Elgin reached peak frustration Wednesday, with city council members saying it's time to have a serious discussion about f...
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Without juggernaut conferences, NCAA was wise to cancel fall championships*Aug 14, 2020 1:00 am - The asterisk. * It should be made the official sports symbol of the years 2020 and 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled, or in the very least, has severely compromis...
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How the deal to turn McCormick Place into a $66M field hospital happenedAug 14, 2020 1:00 am - Taxpayers spent nearly $66 million fashioning McCormick Place into an emergency coronavirus hospital with 2,750 beds this past spring amid fears that COVID-19 patients w...
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Fire district seeks new trusteeAug 14, 2020 1:00 am - The Bloomingdale Fire Protection District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its board of trustees. The appointee will serve until the April 2021 election. Can...
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U.S. retail sales regain pre-virus level but slowdown likelyAug 14, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing helping restore sales to their level before the vira...
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U.S. productivity rises 7.3%, biggest increase since 2009Aug 14, 2020 1:00 am - SILVER SPRING, Md. - U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3% rate in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase since 2009. Labor costs also jumped, rising 12.2%. The L...
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Woodman's Food Market walls going up in Bloomingdale with eye toward opening next yearAug 14, 2020 1:00 am - The Woodman's Food Market in Bloomingdale is beginning to take shape with concrete walls going up on the site of a former Macy's that was demolished in 2019. Precast con...