Palatine
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Democratic unity efforts put to the test as convention approachesAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Eighteen million strong, Hillary Clinton backers have a choice to make as the Democratic convention nears in late August. Switch allegiance to Barack Obama -- as some ha...
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River/Algonquin Road reopens in Barrington HillsAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - After being closed for three weeks for construction, River Road/Algonquin Road in Barrington Hills has reopened to traffic today. The street had been closed about 300 fe...
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Hoffman hotel-water park-conference center work could start in fallAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Construction on the latest piece of the Hoffman Estates entertainment district could start as early as next month if the village approves the long-planned indoor water p...
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Too bad about Alemars RestaurantAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The other day we had a bite to eat at Alemars Restaurant on Dundee Road and the owner told us the restaurant is going out of business on Wednesday. Because of the econom...
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Keep 911 for true emergenciesAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Remember when we, the public, were told that calling 911 was only reserved for dire emergencies? Well, that does not appear to be the case any longer, at least not in th...
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Wilmette man killed in plane crashAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. -- Authorities say the victims of a collision between two single-engine planes in southwestern Wyoming include a local student pilot and men from Ohio...
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Cavaliers finish 3rd in drum corps contestAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Fans of Drum Corps International describe Saturday night's championship finals as one of the closest ever, but the evening was bittersweet for The Cavaliers drum and bug...
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State report: Special tax districts too secretAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - It might not be feasible for your property tax bill to tell you how much Tax Increment Financing districts are raising your taxes, but it is feasible for the bills to te...
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Local birthsAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Alexian Brothers Medical Center • Robert Michael Mazeikis, July 17 to Robert and Elizabeth Mazeikis, Hoffman Estates. Brother to Johnathon and Frankie Mazeikis. Grandpar...
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State slashing substance abuse programsAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The wooden steps to Melissa Walker's tiny Aurora apartment are lined with chipped paint and pots filled with blooming flowers. Inside, Walker's bed is hidden behind a bl...