Northfield
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State constitution needs these changesApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - In November 2008, there was a call for a constitutional convention in Illinois that was defeated. I didn’t happen mostly, I believe, because of cost estimates near $78 m...
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Vote for Mitt, destroy middle classApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - If you’re thinking about voting for Mitt Romney because you hate Barack Obama, remember that you’ll really return to the George Bush policies that were a huge disaster. ...
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COD-faculty dispute takes on a life of its ownApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Early this year, I relayed the story of how I suggested to group of suburban school superintendents many years ago that contract talks between the administration and fac...
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Stop all senseless killings of our youthApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Recent news stories imply that racial profiling is a major concern for black parents. Never before have we seen such extensive coverage by politicians, celebrities and t...
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Rosemont's entertainment empire debuts WednesdayApr 07, 2012 11:00 pm - With more hotel rooms than residents, the tiny village of Rosemont has long been a suburban hub for conventions, sports and entertainment. Now the landscape of the villa...
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Scouts to make world a better place at Scout-O-RamaApr 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Saving a life, helping out after a flood or disaster, recycling community trash – these acts of kindness are what Scouting calls “good turns.” You may know that the Scou...
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Hinsdale Central steps forwardApr 07, 2012 6:27 pm - No state titles are won in early April, but after Hinsdale Central’s stunning win over New Trier on Saturday afternoon, it appears the reigning state champion and presea...
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Fallen Elgin Marine always wanted to serve othersApr 07, 2012 6:00 pm - A 21-year-old Elgin Marine who died Thursday in Afghanistan dreamed of becoming a police officer or firefighter some day, his older sister said Saturday. Cpl. Alex Marti...
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Boomers host open houseApr 07, 2012 3:00 pm - At an open house Saturday, the Schaumburg Boomers announced that former White Sox player Carlos May, 63, would be part of the coaching staff. May, a left fielder, spent ...
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Saxman Ray Herrmann headlines ECC’s JazzFestApr 07, 2012 9:03 am - Saxophonist Ray Herrmann will be the special guest performer for JazzFest, the Elgin Community College Jazz Ensembles’ spring concert. JazzFest begins at 7:30 p.m. Monda...