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Gail Borden OKs site for Elgin veterans memorialNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The long-awaited Elgin veterans memorial finally has a home. The Gail Borden Public Library board voted Tuesday to allow construction of the memorial next to the library...
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Motorola grants benefit five area schoolsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The Motorola Foundation said Wednesday it will provide about $3.5 million in grants -- including five suburban schools -- to help inspire young people in science, techno...
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Hastert will quit before year's endNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert plans to leave Congress before the end of the year. The Illinois Republican had previously announced he won't seek anot...
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Illinois getting greener, with an eye toward goldNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - It's not a "gold star" state yet but a national environmental group is recognizing Illinois for efforts to reduce energy consumption. Environment America, a federation o...
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Carpentersville panel not looking for 'snitches'Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Members of the Carpentersville Improvement Committee say gaining the trust of residents is one major hurdle facing the group in its infancy. "There is a stigma that we a...
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CTA union boss: Maybe we have to show you what doomsday looks likeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers today with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't raised....
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Elgin Hispanic Network awards three scholarshipsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Scholarships to help three students pursue their dreams highlighted the Elgin Hispanic Network's annual celebration of service and growth. The $1,000 scholarships, award...
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Cockpit safety device alerted pilots in near mid-air collisionNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A cockpit safety device is credited with helping pilots avoid a mid-air collision at 25,000 feet over Indiana. According to a preliminary investigation by the Federal Av...
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Briefs: Kitchen Solvers places on sales listNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - ELGIN -- The Kitchen Solvers corporate office announced Warren and Kathy Schmitt, owners of the Kitchen Solvers of Elgin, ranked number five in monthly sales for Septemb...
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Looking to match success on airwavesNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The "Tribute to the Troops" radio show has been the talk of the town ever since it aired on Veterans Day. WRMN-1410 AM radio officials said they've heard nothing but po...