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84-year-old man dies in Algonquin fireJan 02, 2013 7:00 am - A Tuesday night house fire in Algonquin claimed the life of an 84-year-old Algonquin man, whom authorities say died Wednesday morning of smoke inhalation. Patrick Sheah...
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Dawn Patrol: Villa Park woman, dog killed in fire; no fiscal cliffJan 02, 2013 4:30 am - House passes ‘fiscal cliff’ compromise Past its own New Year’s deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national “fiscal cliff...
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Algonquin couple rings in new year with first baby born in Kane CountyJan 01, 2013 11:36 am - An Algonquin couple’s fifth child claimed first baby honors of the New Year for Kane County Tuesday morning at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Isabel Hernandez entered the wo...
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Meet author Travis Thrasher at Geneva bookstoreJan 01, 2013 5:00 am - Local author Travis Thrasher will read from his latest novel at the Geneva Barnes and Noble along the Randall Road corridor this week. The popular young adult author, wh...
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Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the weekJan 01, 2013 12:00 am - ...
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How well do you know Elgin history? Take this quizDec 31, 2012 1:47 pm - This column marks my 17th year with the Daily Herald. During this time, a regular — and often requested tradition — has been a year-end column with questions taken from ...
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Fox River Grove moving fireworks show from July to SeptemberDec 31, 2012 11:26 am - It might be cold outside but it isn’t too early for Fox River Grove officials to start planning for next summer’s fireworks celebration, which they have moved from July ...
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A look back at inspiring people in the suburbsDec 31, 2012 9:37 am - On the cusp of the New Year, here’s a look back at the people we featured who have inspired us in some way. Inspiring:Terry Howerton, founder of the Illinois Technology...
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Dawn patrol: Driver hits cop car, fire in NapervilleDec 31, 2012 4:30 am - Driver hits vehicle then Arlington Heights squad car The driver of vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Sunday in Arlington Heights returned to the scene and struck an...
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Weekend in Review: Local adoptions, 'fiscal cliff' and pensionsDec 30, 2012 10:00 pm - Group home misconceptions often create worry You'd be hard-pressed to pick out many of the hundreds of nondescript group homes throughout the Chicago suburbs. But t...