Elgin
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Proposal to limit municipal primaries faces oppositionSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Provisions in an already controversial Senate bill sent to the governor's desk likely would reduce the number of municipal primary elections. "That particular provision...
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Like others, Neale rides the cash cowSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - It seems that School District U-46's educational messiah joined the list of other public servants to threaten themselves into huge benefits. Now Connie Neale also joins ...
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Liberians safe from forced return, for nowSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Joseph Dahnweih couldn't go back. Time had taught him that. With an ailing wife and little hope of work in a country where eight of 10 people are unemployed, Dahnweih kn...
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U-46, teachers agree on contractSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - After nearly 180 hours of negotiations, Elgin Area School District U-46 and its teachers have hammered out a tentative three-year deal, officials said Saturday. The prev...
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Being thoroughly pillaged leaves one short on sympathySep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Lab reports, phone messages from doctors, long-term prognoses. None are among my favorite things. But I didn't make Superintendent Connie Neale's health my business. She...
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Treasury of handmade warmthSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The first time Joan Todd tried her hand at quilting, she made a pillow for a fundraiser at Elgin's First United Methodist Church. She was so pleased with the results tha...
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Kane jurors get Wi-FiSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - One day's pay for Kane County jury duty: $10. Reimbursement per mile traveled from your home to the courthouse: 20 cents. Knowing you can still stay in touch with your s...
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Firefighters warn of halogen lamp hazard after fire in N. BarringtonSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Firefighters are warning residents to turn off halogen lamps when they are not in use after a preliminary investigation showed a lamp started a fire in a North Barringto...
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More bedrooms still desiredSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Since 1990, homes with five or more bedrooms have been the fastest-growing product type sold, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Rolling Meadows-bas...
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Hundreds join protest at Planned ParenthoodSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A little girl knelt in the grass, head bowed, fingers clasped, joyfully singing "Amazing Grace" to herself Saturday morning. About 20 feet in front of her stood the Plan...