Maple Park
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History of Christmas lightsDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - Do you know when the first Christmas tree was adorned with lights? Or when blinking lights were invented? Here are some random Christmas lights facts to chew on while I ...
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Biggert still mulling loss, looks ahead to futureDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - For seven terms, Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert of Hinsdale served as a popular, moderate congresswoman in the 13th Congressional District, with her hallmark issues i...
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Kane to fund private sector job training to spur hiringDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - The national job numbers for November show unemployment is down again. But the last unofficial count of the unemployed in Kane County stood at 21,600 as of October, acc...
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Kaptain will testify at electoral board hearing next weekDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - Friday’s electoral board hearing regarding objections filed against Anthony Nance’s petition to run for a seat on the Elgin City Council was postponed to next week so Ma...
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The SoapboxDec 08, 2012 4:00 am - Give it your all: Hersey High School senior Alex Baratta of Arlington Heights may be intimidating with his perfect GPA, his multisport prowess and his big, giving heart,...
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Chicago-based artist Licha DeLaPeña’s paintings will be on the CD Smoke Signals for Mercaba, a jazz quartet.Dec 07, 2012 10:00 pm - Chicago-based artist Licha DeLaPeña’s paintings will be on the CD Smoke Signals for Mercaba, a jazz quartet. There are two paintings one on the cover and one inside. Th...
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Kaneland struggles handling pressDec 07, 2012 10:00 pm - Kaneland is still searching for an identity without the services of starting junior point guard Drew David. Sycamore unleashed a disruptive full court press throughout S...
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Carpentersville hammer attack suspect wants police statements barredDec 07, 2012 2:00 pm - A 28-year-old Carpentersville man accused of beating a woman with a hammer, raping her 8-year-old daughter and stabbing her dog wants to prevent his statements to police...
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Geneva loses its ‘MVP’ and beautification advocateDec 07, 2012 1:44 pm - Paul DesCoteaux, a longtime Geneva alderman who valued education and community service, died this week from a stroke-related illness. DesCoteaux, 83, spent 21 years on t...
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Gilberts looking at fiber optic connection for all by end of 2013Dec 07, 2012 1:19 pm - The village of Gilberts struck a deal with a company based in England to provide the option of a fiber optic connection for all residents and businesses by the end of 20...