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3 injured in Elk Grove factory explosion
Three people were hospitalized after an explosion Saturday morning at a packaging factory in Elk Grove Village. The Elk Grove Fire Department responded to Clear Lam, 1950 Pratt Blvd., at 11:11 a.m. for a report of an activated fire alarm, Battalion Chief Robert Stecki said. When crews arrived, they confirmed there had been an explosion in a piece of machinery that does lamination inside the factory, Stecki said. Three employees were transported to Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village with minor injuries, he said.Last Updated Feb 28, 2015 8:20 PM -
Power around Elk Grove Jewel store goes out
Updated Feb 27, 2015 9:47 PMComEd officials are investigating a power outage that affected businesses and residences in Elk Grove Village Friday night.
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Water pipeline move begins; costs $73 million
Updated Feb 27, 2015 3:30 PM
Massive pipes carrying water to northwest Cook residents are being moved starting this week to make way for I-90 expansion. Will the $73 million cost mean a rate hike? Not necessarily, the water agency director says.
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Suburban O'Hare Commission hires consultants to help battle airport noise
Updated Feb 27, 2015 8:35 AMA group of towns near O'Hare International Airport has hired two consulting firms to assist them in their battle against airport noise. The Suburban O'Hare Commission, a group of 11 governmental entities in Northwest suburban Cook County and northern DuPage County, announced Thursday the hiring of aviation experts who will provide the group technical data and help lobbying federal, state and Chicago officials in hopes of reducing airport noise, officials said.
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- Sentimental summer gathering of sorority sisters enjoys lunch at Blackfinn. Alumnae members of Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club plan philanthropic events and social gatherings. Since 1961, Alpha Gam women have shared a common goal to contribute to the world's work in their community. Front row L to R: Bonnie Everhard, Barbara Benson, Nancy Clauser, Sandra Enright. Back row L to R : Pat Smith, Mary Herther, Barbara Willmarth, Kay Bradley, Louann Lawson, Reta Holmgren, Cherrie Wickstrom, Sue Rogers. Pat Smith, Alpha Gamma Delta Publicity Chair
- A child plays a bucket stacking game at Schaumburg Park District's summer picnic at Volkening Lake. Schaumburg Park District
- A child plays with an 1880s toy in the Heritage Farm barn at Spring Valley's Christmas in the Valley. Schaumburg Park District
- A child wears a Santa mask while waiting for Santa?s arrival by helicopter at Santa?s Flight to Schaumburg at Schaumburg Regional Airport. Schaumburg Park District
- A doggy participant dressed as a stegosaurus waits for the costume contest at the Schaumburg Park District?s Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade. Schaumburg Park District
- A family keeps warm near a fire at Spring Valley?s snowy Christmas in the Valley event. Schaumburg Park District
- A family meets a traditional St. Nicholas at Spring Valley?s Merkle Cabin during a Christmas in the Valley. Schaumburg Park District
- This is a hawk I was lucky enough to spot as it caught it's prey, a squirrel. I took it at my college, Rice University in Houston, TX. The only alterations were color-correction done in Lightroom 5. Matthew Kerkstra
- A Jingle Paws participant and her pup race through the agility course at Schaumburg Park District?s Meineke Recreation Center. Schaumburg Park District
- A pup donning holiday attire sits patiently at Schaumburg Park District's Jingle Paws event. Schaumburg Park District
- A pup dressed as a firefighter is pulled through the Schaumburg Park District's Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade activities in a mobile fire truck. Schaumburg Park District
- A Schaumburg Park District preschooler practices writing her name on the new smart board at Pat Shephard Center. Schaumburg Park District
- Dan Serrano of Barrington was just one of many Harper students to stop by the National Save a Life Tour in the College's Student Center April 2. The tour's state-of-the-art simulators recreate the experience of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while texting in an effort to make students aware of the dangers of high risk behavior. This event was sponsored by Campus Activities Board. Harper College News Bureau
- Amelia and Megan Stoesser show off their decorated pumpkins in front of the farmhouse at Spring Valley's Autumn Harvest Festival. Schaumburg Park District
- An interpreter at the 1790s frontier encampment tells a story about a fox to visitors at Spring Valley's Autumn Harvest Festival. Schaumburg Park District
- Before a round of golf at famous Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon, I took an early morning walk and came upon this footpath to the beach. August 26, 2013. Richard Ruebe
- Children enjoy corn on the cob after face painting near Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley's Autumn Harvest Festival. Schaumburg Park District
- Chilly Chili 5K Race participants show off their holiday spirit at Schaumburg Park District?s annual event. Schaumburg Park District
- Barrington High School Gymnast, Danny Schnura places 1st in All-Around at Friday's Freshman Invitational in Hinsdale. Eleven schools competed and Barrington High School finished 4th for overall team. Go Broncos! T. Lauderdale
- On July 4, 2013, Sen. John McCain meets with Brian Gilligan, right, Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve, and Mount Prospect resident. McCain came to Kabul, Afghanistan along with Sen. Lindsay Graham and six other Senators to meet with troops and participate in several other meetings and briefings with Afghanistan and U.S. officials. Gilligan is a Commander in Navy Reserve, and is currently assigned as Chief, External Relations, at the International Security Assistance Force International Joint Command, and he helped plan for Senator McCain's visit to the the IJC. Gilligan will be returning home from his deployment in the September-October timeframe. COL Alan Shumate, ISAF, International Joint Commander, Kabul, AFG
- Emma Robie stars as Willy Wonka in Schaumburg Park District’s production of 'Willy Wonka Junior.' The musical will be performed at 7 p.m., Nov. 22 and 23, and 2 p.m., Nov. 24 at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road. Schaumburg Park District
- Scout, the 4 month old Goldendoodle stops short before plowing into the snow to play. Delia Fisk (8 Years old)
- Tim Koll as the title role of Joseph, and Julia Macholl as the Narrator in Theatre Nebula's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in its final 2 weeks at Cutting Hall in Palatine, September 20-29, 2013. Cutting Hall- Michael P. Noens
- Families filled Volkening Lake and Park Aug. 15 at a Schaumburg Park District summer picnic. Schaumburg Park District
- Juvenile Ruby Throated Hummingbird, taken on our deck this weekend Robin Chamberlain
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