Des Plaines
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After 32 years, Barrington library director to retireNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - In more than 30 years as the Barrington Area Library's executive director, Barbara Sugden has seen plenty of changes. She led the library's move from Hough Street to its...
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Briefs: Missing girl foundNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Authorities say a girl reported missing from her South Side Chicago home since Sunday has been found and is in good condition. Police said 11-year-old Sarah Montgomery w...
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Elgin truck crash death ruled accidentalNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Shortly before 6 a.m. Sept. 26, a dump truck driver turned south onto Shales Parkway from Route 20 in Elgin, triggering a crash that killed Luis Ramirez. A Kane County c...
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Motorola grants benefit five area schoolsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The Motorola Foundation said Wednesday it will provide about $3.5 million in grants -- including five suburban schools -- to help inspire young people in science, techno...
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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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Collectibles show leads off weekendNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Stars from the football field and the baseball diamond will align in Rosemont starting Friday. Fans can peruse sports collectibles and get new autographs to add to their...
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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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A tradition of children helping moms in PalatineNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A quiet tradition played out Wednesday on the streets of Palatine as a procession of children walked from St. Theresa Catholic School to the nearby PHD women's counselin...
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Bottom line: Fans ought to be in the standsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - There are plenty of scenes of fan celebrations that have been fun to see over the years. I still have a picture from 1980 with future NBA all-star and Celtics coach Doc ...