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Aurora woman charged with faking her own kidnappingDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - An 18-year-old Aurora woman faces a charge of felony disorderly conduct after she apparently faked her own kidnapping, police said Monday. Roshelle Jeffries of the 1300 ...
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The year in preview: What will make news in Lake Co. in 2008Dec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - A new year doesn't always mean a fresh start. Several ongoing issues, events and projects in Lake County will carry over into 2008. Here are capsules, in no particular o...
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Happy new laws, smokers and teen driversDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- In a year in which state leaders have been lambasted for their inability to do much of significance, smokers and teen drivers may beg to differ. Both are ...
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USC's Rivers escaped ZookDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- If USC All-American senior linebacker Keith Rivers enjoys a huge afternoon against Illinois in the Rose Bowl, blame his presence on Ron Zook's i...
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Inflated prices for balloon bizDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Those floating party balloons, a staple of any respectable New Year's Eve party, are becoming scarce. A worldwide helium shortage is the culprit, leading to dramatic pri...
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Hastert's final act disappointingDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: Former Congressman Dennis Hastert has really disappointed me, and perhaps other 14th Congressional District voters, these past few months. Hastert was ele...
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The briefs: NAMI offers family classDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - NAMI-DuPage will offer the 12-week Family-to-Family educational program from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 3 to March 20, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane...
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No plans for NYE yet? No worries. There's plenty going on in the areaDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Time's run out. Tonight is the big night. If you didn't make plans months ago or want to spend $1,000 or so, here's some last-minute ideas on ways to usher in 2008. Bars...
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The briefs: Two named to zoning panelDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - The East Dundee village board has appointed John Brewer and Lael Miller to the village's planning and zoning commission. Miller, who has more than 15 years of senior man...
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Kane Co. hikes fines after joyrideDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Taking a joyride through a Kane County Forest Preserve soon could land you in court with a fine of $500 or more. Spurred by an incident this month in which a 20-year-old...