Northbrook
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Camp instills courage in grieving kidsJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - As at most summer camps, the kids at Camp Courage play games, swim and have cookouts. But what makes this day camp unique is the special bond the 50 campers share. Run b...
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The mechanics of a slot machineJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Slots are king. Across the country, casino slot machines bring in at least $20 billion a year, raking in more cash than movie tickets, retail book sales and specialty co...
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Analysis: Grand Victoria, ElginJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - The Grand Victoria has long been the top moneymaker among Illinois casinos. The $437 million it took in last year was $56 million more than the next highest grossing cas...
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Arlington Heights vandals set off five explosions in three daysJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Arlington Heights police are looking for a group of teen boys authorities say are responsible for a series of mailbox and car explosions that took place July 5 to 7. The...
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Briefs: Bone marrow drive todayJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Officials at Wheeling Township are working to save a 5-year old child's life with a bone marrow drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the township building, 1616 N. Arli...
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Arlington Heights Irish Fest moves insideJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Irish Fest opened on schedule Saturday in Arlington Heights, but organizers had to deal with saturated grounds from Friday's storms, and the potential for more rain. Th...
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Cook County faithJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Deadline for submissions is noon Tuesday. Due to space limitations, not all "Your Faith" items are listed here. The complete column appears on the Daily Herald Web site....
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Suburban gang members targeted in federal immigration raidsJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Ten Northwest suburban police departments, four sheriff departments and one Department of Homeland Security agency added up to bad news for 48 undocumented immigrants ar...
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Giving Garden efforts beginning to take rootJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Tucked away in a vacant lot surrounded by industrial parks, a bevy of tomatoes and zucchinis are starting to ripen. The food, and the 240-square-foot garden where it's g...
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Task force to study nuclear power issues in IllinoisJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - A new government task force will study the use of nuclear power in Illinois and investigate whether it should be expanded, lawmakers announced Friday. Safety and securit...