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GOP incumbent state representative spends big to keep seat
A 20-year Republican state representative is spending big to retain his seat against a Democratic anti-O’Hare noise activist in what has quickly become the most expensive race for General Assembly in the state.
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Elgin man charged with growing pot after tenant’s social media post
Updated Sep 27, 2016 3:47 PM
A 52-year-old Elgin man was charged with possessing and growing marijuana in his backyard after authorities were called to his home after one of his tenants posted suicidal statements on social media.
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Des Plaines might bar campaign contributions from city contractors
Updated Sep 27, 2016 5:36 PM
With municipal elections around the corner next April, Des Plaines officials may toughen their ethics ordinance to further limit, or even outright ban, campaign contributions from companies that do business with the city.
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District 59 seeks community advisory committee members
Updated Sep 26, 2016 1:37 PMElk Grove Township Elementary District 59 is accepting applications for two-year terms on the superintendent’s community advisory committee.
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Cook County clerk leads voter registration drive Tuesday
Updated Sep 26, 2016 1:37 PMCook County Clerk David Orr and his staff will take part in a number of voter registration events throughout Chicago and the suburbs Tuesday as part of National Voter Registration Day.
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Maine West school spirit on ABC 7 this Friday
Updated Sep 26, 2016 1:37 PMMaine West High School spirit will be on display early Friday morning when students, cheerleaders, band members and other Warriors fans will be seen on ABC 7 Chicago’s morning news.
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Dold slams Iran nuke deal, Schneider says enforce it
Posted Sep 26, 2016 5:30 AM
Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold calls the United States’ nuclear agreement with Iran “a historic mistake.” His Democratic challenger, Brad Schneider, doesn’t like the deal either but says it must be enforced.
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Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens differ on direction of the state
Updated Sep 23, 2016 6:17 PM
Voters from Rosemont to Roselle will get to choose from two candidates for state Senate this November who have contrasting visions for Illinois. Democratic incumbent Sen. Laura Murphy, appointed last October, is being challenged by Republican Mel Thillens for a 4-year term representing the 28th district.
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Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce seeks executive director
Updated Sep 23, 2016 5:55 PMThe Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for the position of executive director, who will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the 600-plus-member organization.
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- Girls golf: Winds of fate favor Barrington
- Girls volleyball: Palatine rallies to defeats Stevenson
- Girls volleyball: St. Viator tops Elk Grove in two sets
- Images: Giant pretzels and floating cars share space in The Week in Pictures
- Girls swimming and diving: Invite victories for Barrington, Hersey
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- Maine West finds answers in victory at Maine East
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John Huston, polar explorer, cut large blocks of butter into tiny bit for eating straight or for inclusion in pemmican stew. not sure - perhaps his partner, Tyler Fish -
Local singing group, The Park Ridge Chorale, is seeking local World War II veterans to interview about their WW II experiences for inclusion in the historical narrative of their April 25 concert, “The Greatest Hits of the Greatest Generation”. “We will have some historical narration throughout the concert and would like to include a few personal veterans’ stories,” said Ed Zelnis, director of the chorale. “We plan to provide special seating for them at the concert as well.” The concert is Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 250 N. Prospect, Parke Ridge.
Local WW II veterans are encouraged to call Rhet O’Neill, 847-699-8901, for more information. Adrienne Dimopoulos - Christian Liberty Academy team praying before the game Eileen Glad
- 2012-13 Christian Liberty's 1st Baseball Regional Win!! 5-18-13 6-0. Winning pitcher, only pitcher Senior David Colbert. Team won this together. Great plays by Aaron Karr, Shawn Andersen, Juan Pagan, Aaron Cunningham and last out caught by Brendan Brosnan. David did an awesome job pitching and catching line drives at the mount. Freshman Tim Laskowski, Peter Grob and Jimmy Calkins thanks for getting on base in order to score. Aaron Karr, Shawn Andersen, way to move our players on the bases with your great hits-triples and doubles and Daniel Glad and JD for your great catches. This was definitely a team playing together to win the victory. Eileen Glad
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"Dentist in Park Ridge celebrates 27 years in business"
Dr. Ross Rubino has had his dental practice in Park Ridge for 27 years. He opened in 1978 and hasn't lost the passion. Terri/Rubino - Piotr Andrzejeski of Des Plaines proudly displays his first-place trophy after taking home the title at the USTA 10-and-under tennis tournament held at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago on April 27. Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
- Des Plaines resident Gayle McDonough, and daughter Erin, 10, give the thumbs-up during their March 25 visit to a LifeSource-sponsored Chicago Wolves’ Blood Drive held at Allstate Arena. As their reward for visiting, the duo was given a tour of the Wolves’ team locker room. There, they were greeted by Chicago Wolves’ president Mike Gordon, and 1985 Chicago Bears’ offensive lineman Jim Covert, who serves as president of LifeSource parent company ITxM. Joe White
- Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner awarded Kenneth Krozel with a Citizen Award of Valor at the Monday, March 4, 2013 City Council Meeting held at Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner Street. At 7:36 AM, Friday, January 18, 2013, the Des Plaines Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the Mobil Gas Station, 800 W. Oakton Street, for an explosion/ structure fire, as reported by an individual passing by. Initial reports indicated a gas pump had exploded and a person was injured in the fire. At the time of the fire, Kenneth Krozel was pumping gas into his vehicle when he observed a fire ball coming from the next pump, causing the ground and the owner’s vehicle to start on fire. He ran over to the front entrance of the gas station, grabbed the outdoor tire extinguisher, and extinguished the fire at the pump. When the officers arrived on the scene they spoke to Mr. Krozel who related no one was injured and he had put out the fire. Upon notification regarding the fire at the gas pump, management initiated an emergency shut off of all the gas pumps. The consensus of the public safety personnel on the scene and the Mobil Gas Station management is that Kenneth Krozel’s quick thinking and immediate action prevented a potentially catastrophic gas pump explosion and/or structure fire. According to Police Chief Kushner “Mr. Krozel’s heroic actions potentially saved a vehicle owner’s life and the lives of many other who may have been affected had the fire not been contained prior to reaching the volatile gasoline tanks. Mr. Krozel’s actions went above and beyond those of a concerned citizen and demonstrated consideration and caring for the well-being of a fellow human.” (pictured left) Des Plaines Acting Mayor Dick Sayad and Police Chief William Kushner (right) present Kenneth Krozel (middle) with a the Citizen Award of Valor for his life saving actions at the Monday, March 4, 2013 City Council Meeting held at Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner Street. Karen Kozenczak, City of Des Plaines
- Kami Naughton, Resident Program Director at Brookdale Des Plaines, created Dolly using PVC pipe and her artistic ability. Residents helped Kami create Dolly as the focus of the monthly theme dinner, which was Peru. They loved taking photos with Dolly throughout the day and during the dinner. Lynne W. Cook
- (l-r) Jill Silbar of Vernon Hills is joined by daughters Emma and Maddy as they receive manicures from Midtown Athletic Club nail technician Agnes Wielogorski. Gearing up for Mother’s Day, The Spa at Midtown Bannockburn is inviting all moms and daughters to a special day of massages, manicures, pedicures, make up and more, on Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is just $30 per person and includes two luxurious spa treatments each. To schedule an appointment, contact The Spa at (847) 945-1818 or email lisa.micketti@midtown.com . Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
- Girl Scout Troop 40523 delivered cookies to the homeless at JOURNEYS | The Road Home in Palatine. The clients felt grateful receiving such a special treat. JOURNEYS | The Road Home
- John Huston treks across Arctic ice pulling two sleds brimming with supplies, a 300-pound load. probably Tyler Fish
- Women gathered for a wonderful luncheon at the Inverness Golf Club April 30 to benefit JOURNEYS | The Road Home. JOURNEYS provides supportive services to over 1,300 homeless and at risk families and individuals annually. It also manages the PADS shelter program. The "Garden of Giving" Women's Luncheon raised nearly $8,000. JOURNEYS | The Road Home
- Twin sisters Genevieve and Claudine Bellot, 9, of Des Plaines, enjoy the music they can make on a Marimba in the instrument petting zoo at the Prospect Marching Knights "Day as a Knight" fun fair on Aug. 12 Prospect Band Boosters
- In front of The Heritage near Demster and River Road on April 18. Linda Ozag
- The river is taking over River Road. Linda Ozag
- Des Plaines Park District pool staff readies Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, 2025 Miner St., for opening day, June 3. Early Bird Pool Pass rates are in effect until May 31. Lisa Haring
- All students(pre-K to 8)at St. Emily School, Mt. Prospect, participated in a bus evacuation drill on Sept. 9. B. Eiffes/St. Emily School
- St. Emily School students enjoyed an out-of-uniform Red, White and Black(Hawks) Day to support their favorite hockey team, Wednesday, May 7. Bonnie Eiffes
- The Des Plaines Park District celebrated the grand opening of Apache Park, 2100 Pine St., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 18. From left: Friends of the Parks: Carol Shannon, Terry Shannon, Noreen Newton; Superintendent of Recreation Linda Traina; Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig; Park Board Commissioner William J. Yates; Executive Director John Hecker; Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan; Park Board Commissioner James F. Grady; Park Board Commissioner Jana Bishop Haas; Superintendent of Parks & Planning Paul Cathey, Fifth Ward Alderman James Brookman, and Superintendent of Business & Golf Operations Don Miletic. Lisa Haring
- Lori Lindahl, Arlington Heights, returns to a cheering, capacity crowd -- hidden by the contrast created by inside lighting and bright outside sunshine -- at the 2013 Athena Classic hosted by Elite Athletic Development / CrossFit Arlington Heights. Lori just completed a 250-meter run carrying a 35-pound weight plate during one of three qualifying workouts. The competition was held Saturday, April 20 and drew 80 women from Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin to Arlington Heights. Josh Peckler
- The Northwest Suburban Bar Association awards Antonia Kopec, DePaul Univeristy School of Law, the Timothy C. Evan's Scholarship of $4,000 with the Honorable Timothy C. Evan's, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County (left) and Dennis Favaro, president of Northwest Suburban Bar Association Foundation Adam Pasco
- Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR representatives brave the weather to ride in the Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade. Ann Michael
- I was a former Des Plaines resident and retired to Arizona in 2008. In Illinois I was a physical education teacher within the Chicago Public Schools for 34 years.....now I am employed as an Instructional Assistant within the Scottsdale School system. My new joy out here is hiking the many trails within the Sonoran McDowell Mountain Area. I came upon this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake during a hike a couple weeks ago....it was quite agitated but at least warned me with a very loud rattle! :) Gary Wojton
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Des Plaines, Il 60018 - 847-827-6176
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- 1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067 - www.harpercollege.edu/
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- 1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016 - www.oakton.edu/
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- 2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171 - www.triton.edu/
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- 1501 Ellinwood St.
Des Plaines , Illinois 60016 - www.dppl.org/home/index.shtml
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