Mount Prospect
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Passer-by pulls boy from swollen Des Plaines RiverSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Cynthia York and Orlando Mazzulla saw the boy sitting on the concrete wall, overlooking the Des Plaines River. Like him, they had come to this area of River Road in down...
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RTA picks apart report on EJ&E saleSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Regional Transportation Authority leaders Monday were underwhelmed by a draft report from federal regulators assessing the impact of the Canadian National Railway buying...
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Suburban bus fare hikes might be on the horizonSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - It was a bit of a financial roller-coaster at the Regional Transportation Authority Monday as officials shook their heads at multimillion-dollar revenue challenges, took...
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Obama can speak, but can he deliver?Sep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - On Aug. 28, Sen. Obama delivered a speech that only he is capable of doing. His delivery was definitely magnificent. However the substance was vague, lacking in strengt...
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Suspect in Buffalo Grove bank heist in courtSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the two suspects in a violent weekend bank robbery in Buffalo Grove appeared in federal court Monday, where he was ordered held pending a bond hearing. Benyusef H...
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The forecast: A lot of drying outSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Nothing but sun is expected in the forecast for the next several days. That should help dry out the region after the worst three-day drenching since 1987. But that also ...
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Feds call for eliminating Illinois law regulating hospitals' constructionSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Two federal agencies are calling for the elimination of an Illinois law regulating hospital construction and expansions, saying it shortchanges consumers by weakening co...
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RTA has the money, if you know how to spend itSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Transit improvements could be headed to your town with 43 projects in the region slated for funding from the Regional Transportation Authority. After wading through 62 a...
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Des Plaines takes stock of wet weekendSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Des Plaines is still recovering from weekend storms that brought down 90 billion gallons of water to the area and left flooded homes and streets. The city council shared...
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The country needs Palin's honestySep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud Sen. John McCain's selection of Gov. Sarah Palin for his running mate. She might be low on experience, but very high on honesty. Something we drastically need...