Maple Park
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Gilberts man files slander suit in condo board disputeJan 07, 2014 9:13 am - The former president of a Gilberts condominium association has sued two neighbors, claiming he was the victim of slander, defamation and conspiracy, arguing they lied ab...
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Predicting big things for Tri-Cities teams in 2014Jan 07, 2014 7:00 am - It is that time again. Good, bad or in-between, it is time to write my annual predictions column. Before I make my picks for the New Year, let's take a brief look back t...
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Suburban groups work to help homeless survive dangerous coldJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - For most of us, the extreme cold is a discomfort. For the homeless, it can be deadly. So in recent days, groups that aim to provide shelter and services to homeless peop...
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Dawn Patrol: Metra expects delays again; Teamwork during tough weatherJan 07, 2014 4:00 am - Metra commuters should expect delays again Frigid temperatures and ice caused accidents, frozen switches, equipment failures and unexpected messups on numerous rout...
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Find More Family Fun at the 2014 Chicago Travel and Adventure ShowJan 06, 2014 10:00 pm - “Children 16 and under are always free at the show, with a paid adult admission, so this is an awesome bargain for families, as well as being extremely educational and e...
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Suburbs get through deep freeze with ingenuity, patienceJan 06, 2014 3:36 pm - Few things other than extreme weather test humanity’s ingenuity and patience equally. Besides the cold, Monday’s arctic blast brought challenges, triumphs and even some ...
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Critter stories of 2013Jan 06, 2014 12:48 pm - Animals are newsmakers, too, and stories about them are among the most popular with our readers. The year 2013 saw the deaths of a beloved police dog in Elgin and of an...
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Hampshire man accepts plea deal in sexual abuse caseJan 06, 2014 10:41 am - A 22-year-old Hampshire man who was arrested in June on charges he sexually abused a 16-year-old girl from St. Charles, pleaded guilty Friday to reduced charges and was ...
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YMCA closes 30 facilities because of coldJan 06, 2014 9:04 am - All YMCA programs and offices that don’t deal with housing will be closed through 1 p.m. Tuesday because of the cold weather, agency officials announced. That amounts to...
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Power outage 99% fixed along Bluff City Boulevard in ElginJan 06, 2014 9:00 am - A power outage near Bluff City Boulevard that affected about 800 customers in Elgin Monday morning is 99 percent fixed, according to ComEd. Krissy Posey, spokeswoman fo...