Marengo
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Family drops suit blaming old 911 systemFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Citing doubts about their ability to prove their case, family members of a motorcyclist who died in a McHenry County cornfield while rescuers tried to locate him have dr...
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Governor's business stimulus plan pannedFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich presented his 2009 budget this week seeking a $1.2 billion economic stimulus package for families and businesses. But could it mean pushing more tha...
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For Web master, it's a new season picking best of 'Idol' worstFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Thursday's "American Idol" results show was a big event for Dave Della Terza. He's not competing on the hit Fox talent show, but his influence was never tested more. As ...
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Cary OKs controversial gravel pitFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Despite the opposition of hundreds of vocal residents, the Cary village board Tuesday cleared the way for Meyer Material to mine a gravel pit on land next to the Fox Tra...
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Briefs: Coil breaks in schoolFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Algonquin's Eastview Elementary School was evacuated after school Friday because of a ruptured heating coil, firefighters said. Students already had been dismissed for t...
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In midst of covering tragedy, journalists do care about sourcesFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Reporters and photographers play a role that goes beyond merely satisfying the public's curiosity about a shocking event. At times like these, news reporters aren't exac...
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Some lawmakers wary of governor's ideasFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich's budget speech received a lukewarm reception Wednesday, with suburban lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle questioning key...
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Cool champ comes home for visitFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Rockne Brubaker should have a big head. The Algonquin native's ice skates have helped him travel to 25 different countries, meet various heads of state and secure multip...
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Eco-friendly design becomes law in McHenry CountyFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - McHenry County leaders have long talked about the need for developers to think about protecting the land and its most sensitive natural features when carving subdivision...
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Memorial services begin for Carol Stream nativeFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - The picture of Gayle Dubowski and her father at a Valentine's Day "Daddy-Daughter Dance" taken a couple of years ago was a fitting choice for her Bible's bookmark last T...