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Canoe and kayak race celebrates 50 yearsJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Since 1961, canoe and kayak racers have flooded the Fox River on the first weekend in June to compete in the annual Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race. The race’s legacy ...
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Which township road chief makes $45,866 to maintain four miles?Jun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Joe Jedlovec is responsible for maintaining just about the same amount of roadway in DuPage County's Winfield Township as Jerome Hulke takes care of for Plato Township i...
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Wage war on terror more effectivelyMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - My prayer is that President Obama will use the termination of the hunt for Osama bin Laden to pivot U.S. strategy in order to fight the war on terrorism effectively. I h...
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Cross' concussion plan goes to QuinnMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — An effort to try to prevent concussions among high school athletes was approved by the Illinois House Sunday and goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for final review. T...
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Other community college president expensesMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Here’s a look at what your community college presidents put on the expense account during 2010. Oakton CC: $2,673 McHenry CC: $9,677* Elgin CC: $13,524 C...
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A history of community colleges in IllinoisMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Harper College’s namesake, former University of Chicago President William Rainey Harper, is largely considered the founder of the community college movement. His vision ...
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How community colleges are fundedMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois community college revenue is sort of a mix, funded about equally by local property taxes and student fees, with a bit of state and federal tax dollars mixed in....
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Waubonsee students get parkingMay 20, 2011 1:00 am - A parking agreement between the city of Aurora and Waubonsee Community College could pave the way to free parking for students at the college’s new downtown campus, set ...
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Remap makes for tough road ahead for some suburban lawmakersMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Democrats’ Friday proposed a set of political boundaries that could set up some tough decisions for some incumbent suburban Republicans as t...
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Waubonsee Community College grads reflect on life’s lessonsMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - Waubonsee Community College Student Senate President Sarah Hay spoke confidently about the value of her education from the stage at graduation Thursday night. “I don’t k...