Northfield
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State grants to libraries will pay for technology, other upgradesFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - With the state of Illinois still mired in a financial morass, many library officials weren’t counting on the annual grants distributed by Secretary of State Jesse White....
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Demolition begins for 'Blues Brothers' mallFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - The mall made famous for its high-speed demise in “The Blues Brothers” movie is meeting its real-life end. The movie's chase scene had cars smashing through Dixie Square...
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Barrington business holds paper goods driveFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Jay and Leslie Eiring, the owners of bathhaus in Barrington, are hosting a paper goods drive for the Cuba Township Food Pantry through Feb. 28. They welcome the communi...
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Second-chance candidates get their shot on March 20Feb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - This year, 8th District congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth is avoiding using words like “fight” and “war” in her campaign. Her opponent in the March 20 Democratic p...
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‘It’s Love, Lust and Divas’ with Elgin OperaFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Submitted by Elgin Opera Enjoy a valentine-themed recital featuring singers from Elgin Opera and beyond in “Love, Lust and Divas.” The “music of love” will be presented ...
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Scholarship Fundraiser: Auxiliary of Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalFeb 14, 2012 10:00 pm - One of the most rewarding services that the Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Hospital has provided is the awarding of scholarships to students who reside in the hospital servi...
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Empty promises? Just press ‘mute’Feb 14, 2012 4:00 am - I like to watch the evening news to stay informed about what’s happening in the world. But when the politicians come on with their big egos and promise things that they ...
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It’s former prisoners’ turn to pay us backFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - About six months ago I interviewed an ex-con. Asking him what it was like being incarcerated? His response: Not so bad. Three hots and a cot. No rent to pay. No health i...
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Dawn Patrol: Stevenson board defends phone searches; Batavia dog at WestminsterFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - Stevenson High School's school board defends cellphone searches. An Elgin man is sought in a Bartlett shooting. A Batavia dog wins one of the competitions at Westminster. Barrington approves a downtown development concept. Naperville is spending a lot of time and money on smart grid FOIA requests.
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Stop the excuses and improve yourselfFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - When are the media, the politicians, and others going to stop using the catchphrases “class warfare” and “tax the rich”? Everyone who speaks these phrases has an excuse ...