Maple Park
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Still stuck in August flood's wakeDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - The storms that flooded John and Patricia Fomusa's house last summer pummeled and retreated in a matter of hours. But the devastation left behind has not receded nearly ...
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Police won't be staking out bars looking for smokersDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - It's the end of a smoky era. Some New Year's Eve revelers awoke this morning with an aching head, but perhaps their pillow cases smelled fresher. At midnight, the much-d...
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The year in preview: What will make news in the Tri-Cities in 2008Dec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - Kane County After years of controversy, planning, and, finally, building, a new Kane County jail will open in 2008. The 640-bed jail will be built for $55.8 million next...
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Briefs: District nominations soughtDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - Nominations are being accepted for the two-year term of the office of director of the Kane-DuPage County Soil and Water Conservation District. To be eligible, you must b...
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Marathon signup laterDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - Organizers of the Chicago Marathon have pushed back registration for the 2008 race. Spokeswoman Marianne Caponi said the event reaches capacity sooner each year and the ...
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Briefs: Middleby finishes buyout of New StarDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - ELGIN -- The Middleby Corp. on Monday announced the completion of its acquisition of New Star Holdings Inc., in a deal valued at $188.4 million in cash. New Star Holding...
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Aurora woman charged with faking her own kidnappingDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - An 18-year-old Aurora woman faces a charge of felony disorderly conduct after she apparently faked her own kidnapping, police said Monday. Roshelle Jeffries of the 1300 ...
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The year in preview: What will make news in Lake Co. in 2008Dec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - A new year doesn't always mean a fresh start. Several ongoing issues, events and projects in Lake County will carry over into 2008. Here are capsules, in no particular o...
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Happy new laws, smokers and teen driversDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- In a year in which state leaders have been lambasted for their inability to do much of significance, smokers and teen drivers may beg to differ. Both are ...
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Inflated prices for balloon bizDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Those floating party balloons, a staple of any respectable New Year's Eve party, are becoming scarce. A worldwide helium shortage is the culprit, leading to dramatic pri...