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Macdonald was one of few women in state legislatureJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Virginia Macdonald's children knew her as the woman who cooked meals from scratch and helped her daughter shop for a prom dress. Her constituents knew the Arlington Heig...
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Group collecting donations for troopsJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - An auxiliary of the Air Force based at the Chicago Executive Airport is attempting to collect gifts from the community to send to overseas troops. The Palwaukee Composi...
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Amidst record tax hike, county cuts program for poor moms, babiesJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Despite raising taxes $426 million annually earlier this year, Cook County leaders have decided to stop funding at least $1.8 million a year for a program designed to ke...
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Jackson's campaign cash at $894,000Jul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- For the November general election, seven-term Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has an opponent that is much lesser known. Even so, the Democratic incumbent's ...
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Northwest suburbs in 60 secondsJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - School supplies drive on The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago is asking residents to help provide backpacks and school supplies for children who live in th...
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Dozens line up to be the 'Biggest Loser'Jul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - The grand prize for being "The Biggest Loser" is $250,000. But for many of the dozens lined up Sunday morning in Schaumburg for a chance to be on the show, the money is ...
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Like son, like father ... sort ofJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Last month, McHenry County authorities issued felony charges against 36-year-old Wheeling resident Michael G. Leon. Last week, it was his dad's turn. Authorities issued ...
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Let's share burden of freight trafficJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to state Reps. Rosemary Mullins and Carolyn Krause for supporting the proposed Canadian National purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, and also support...
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Fighting over trainsJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - The headlines have a familiar look. "Suburbs vow to derail train proposal." "Lawmakers fight train plan." But these aren't from recent newspaper articles on the Canadian...
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Modern-day library managers face new challengesJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Imagine yourself in charge of an institution that's changing fast. Your staff needs to learn new skills. They also need to be able to teach and use the new skills creati...