Aurora
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Lawmakers advance transit tax proposalAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - In a Hail Mary-like move, a panel of lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance tax hikes that could prevent fare increases and service cuts at the CTA, Metra and Pace. Yet, ...
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Defense teams finish closings in mob trialAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Lawyers for the last three of five defendants on trial in the "Family Secrets" mob case gave their closing arguments Wednesday, setting the stage for the bulk of the gov...
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Three area teachers nominated for state's bestAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Board of Education says it has chosen eight finalists for the "Illinois Teacher of the Year" award. Finalists were selected from nearly...
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Pedestrian struck, killed in Villa ParkAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - An unidentified man died late Wednesday night after he was hit by a vehicle in Villa Park, authorities said. Villa Park police arrived about 10 p.m. where the pedestrian...
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Bartlett golfers still the bestAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Like a seasoned fighter, the Bartlett boys golf team rose again after a stinging punch. "We made a big turnaround since (Monday) night," said Bartlett coach Tom Boyle. T...
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It was a peaceful, successful protestAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - The pro-life rally I participated in bore little resemblance to the article "Bitter divide over clinic" in Sunday's paper. Unlike the image portrayed, it was a peaceful ...
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Savvy business or just plain deception?Aug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Was it deceit -- or just a common business practice? An independent review of Planned Parenthood's development process will determine if the clinic will open as schedule...
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COD adds extras back into new science buildingAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - College of DuPage is adding $800,000 in features back into its new Health Careers and Natural Sciences building. When first presented to trustees last year, the new buil...
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Big Rock family builds new life on the farmAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Scott and Donna Lehrer were at a crossroads. The Aurora couple was separated and one court case away from a divorce. Scott's salary was cut in half because of corporate ...
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Sensitivity classes OK'd for Aurora copsAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - In a town as diverse as Aurora, it's critical that its police officers are culturally sensitive, city leaders say. To that end, they're paying $90,000 for the department...