Northbrook
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Suburban crisis lines struggle to assist callersMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - A well-educated, 56-year-old woman recently called the DuPage County Health Department's 24-hour Access and Crisis Line because she couldn't eat or sleep. Both she and h...
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Hoffman Estates shortening July Fourth fireworksMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The debris from a series of fireworks warehouse explosions in China last year is settling on Hoffman Estates. The explosions have caused a fireworks shortage, resulting ...
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Not surprising, Deer Park mayoral candidates differ on Vehe FarmMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The contest for Deer Park village president, between incumbent President Scott Gifford and Trustee Bob Kellermann, is less about different perspectives on a problem and ...
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Des Plaines mayoral candidates weigh in on city manager's roleMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Though rumblings about the increasing powers of Des Plaines' city manager persist, two of the four mayoral candidates say that with proper oversight, the two offices sho...
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Arlington Heights debates cost of ambulance ridesMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The very cheapest ambulance trip in Arlington Heights costs $400. The most expensive trip costs $650, village trustees were told on Monday. An Arlington Heights resident...
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Voter turnout for Emanuel's seat to be lowMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Voting was at a trickle Tuesday as nearly two dozen candidates competed for their party's nomination in a special primary election for the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Rahm...
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Cook County's patronage watchdog quits abruptlyMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The court-appointed watchdog in charge of rooting out patronage hiring at Cook County quit abruptly Tuesday, issuing a statement that chided the county board for not doi...
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Roth, Speer face off in Streamwood raceMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Billie Roth believes Streamwood residents know what to expect from her after 20 years as village president. Roth, 57, vows to continue the same type of leadership if vot...
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3 bodies found in Wilmette house, murder suicide suspectedMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Wilmette police will hold a news conference about three people found dead in their home in what authorities say was a double murder-suicide. Wilmette Deputy Police Chief...
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Monitor: Cook County patronage slow to endMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - A federal hiring monitor says efforts by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger to eradicate illegal patronage hiring is moving too slowly. Julia Nowicki made the asse...