Barrington
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Illinois getting greener, with an eye toward goldNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - It's not a "gold star" state yet but a national environmental group is recognizing Illinois for efforts to reduce energy consumption. Environment America, a federation o...
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Bean opponent faces a petition challenge from fellow DemocratNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - One of the Democrats hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is trying to knock another challenger off the Feb. 5 primary ballot. Writer and activist Randi Scheurer has ...
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CTA union boss: Maybe we have to show you what doomsday looks likeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers today with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't raised....
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Council pushes for federal funds for more inspectorsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Booming towns so often have a hard time keeping an eye on builders that the International Code Council is hoping to get the federal government to step in with extra cash...
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Help third-world countries by shopping at craft fairNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Find unique, international gifts and help third-world countries at the same time by shopping at the "Ten Thousand Villages" Craft Sale on Sunday at Barrington United Met...
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Moment of silence on hold in District 214Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A federal judge who decreed Wednesday that students in Northwest Suburban School District 214 can no longer have a daily moment of silence may today decide today to expa...
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Trucker cited for illegal U-turn after motorist wedges car under rigNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A truck driver was ticketed for making an illegal U-turn after a man drove into his semitrailer on Waukegan Road at Route 22 in Bannockburn this morning, authorities sai...
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Lawmaker summit ends with angry words, no progressNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A backroom meeting meant to bring Illinois' most powerful politicians to the table on key state problems devolved Wednesday into the same name-calling and posturing blam...
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Republican leaves race to replace PetersenNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Republican voters won't have a ballot choice in the Feb. 5 primary for the district where retiring state Sen. William Peterson of Long Grove has been serving. Lake Count...
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Briefs: Valet parking approvedNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Valet parking for two downtown Libertyville restaurants was approved Tuesday. Village trustees agreed to a license for Firkin Restaurant and The Tavern, 515-519 N. Milw...