Northbrook
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Man survives 125-foot fall from expresswayDec 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois State Police say a man involved in a freak car crash fell 125 feet from an overpass on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway -- and survived. State Police Master Sgt. J...
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Northwest suburbs in 60 secondsDec 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Funeral set for former mayor Ralph Clarbour, the former Arlington Heights mayor and local businessman who died Friday at age 84, will be laid to rest Saturday, Dec. 27. ...
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Hanover Park man always one to clown aroundDec 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In October, John McConnell of Hanover Park reached the pinnacle of his profession: He received a lifetime achievement award from the Midwest Clown Association. Mr. McCon...
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Blagojevich could still reform IllinoisDec 22, 2008 10:00 pm - This is the time of year when many Illinoisans stop to give "thanks" for the gifts they've received. This year, we Illinoisans shouldn't forget to send our thanks to Pe...
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25 years ago, it was minus 24 on Christmas EveDec 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Twenty-five years ago, Chicago-area residents needed a lot more than egg nog to stay warm during the holidays. Dec. 25, 1983 remains the coldest Christmas Day in Chicago...
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Six arrested in Schaumburg car theftsDec 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Schaumburg police arrested six people, including three juveniles, in connection with the theft of four stolen vehicles over the weekend. Robert E. Little, 17, of the 400...
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Hoffman Estates fire causes $25,000 in damageDec 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Hoffman Estates fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire over the weekend at a home on the 600 block of Mohave Street that caused $25,000 in damage. Flames w...
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How about an 'Impeach Effen Blago Cocktail?'Dec 21, 2008 10:00 pm - The delightfully vulgar Blagojevich affair has inspired some Chicago bartenders to commemorate the moment. At Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse this week, they offered a ...
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Snowed in? Too bad. Log on.Dec 21, 2008 10:00 pm - With two projects due, the challenging wintry mix couldn't have come at a worse time for the Usman Group, a Web design firm in Lincolnshire. And, of course, the customer...
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Why spend on gifts for pets?Dec 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Who needs a fancy cat toy when you have a shiny ball of tinfoil rolling around the floor? Who needs designer dog treats when there's an old pair of slippers sitting in y...