Elmhurst
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Is transit system running on empty?Aug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Two transit officials - one the former state treasurer - are challenging the purported size of Metra's budget shortfall as the agency pushes for a quarter-cent sales tax...
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RTA: Cuts, fare hikes imminentAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Metra, Pace and CTA officials drew a budget line in the sand Thursday. After pressing for nearly a year for tax hikes to fill a collective $240 million budget hole, tra...
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Governor declares 4-county disaster areaAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich today declared Cook, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties to be state disaster areas. The governor toured the floodwaters of the Des Plaines Riv...
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Projects facing the ax in state budgetAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Millions of dollars for everything from a Sicilian delegation's suburban visit to new police cars were stricken from the state budget Thursday by Gov. Rod...
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Celebrated for her talent in the needle artsAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Margaret Briscoe ~ 1934-2007 Margaret Ann Briscoe of Libertyville was recognized across the country for her expertise in needlepoint, both for her innovative original de...
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From the clubsAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Here's a look at upcoming events and news for local clubs and organizations. Organic gardening: The Villa Park Men's Garden Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at th...
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Volunteers help Rockford flood victims clean upAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - All it took was an e-mail popping up to inspire about 25 people to abandon summer weekend plans for barbecues or swimming. Instead, they chose to wade in water and debri...
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Park board hires firm to find new directorAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Naperville's park district board didn't hire a new executive director Thursday, but they hired a search firm to ultimately find someone for the top post. The PAR Group w...
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Neighbor SportsAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Baseball, softball Crushers tryouts: The Northwest Crushers (formerly the Stone Authority Crushers) U13 Boys Travel Baseball Team will hold tryouts for the 2008 seas...
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County hires two lobbying firmsAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - DuPage County leaders hope a $280,000 investment will net millions in return. Board members last week agreed to hire two lobbying firms to push for grants and favorable ...