Palatine
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Illinois getting greener, with an eye toward goldNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - It's not a "gold star" state yet but a national environmental group is recognizing Illinois for efforts to reduce energy consumption. Environment America, a federation o...
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Bean opponent faces a petition challenge from fellow DemocratNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - One of the Democrats hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is trying to knock another challenger off the Feb. 5 primary ballot. Writer and activist Randi Scheurer has ...
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CTA union boss: Maybe we have to show you what doomsday looks likeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers today with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't raised....
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A tradition of children helping moms in PalatineNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A quiet tradition played out Wednesday on the streets of Palatine as a procession of children walked from St. Theresa Catholic School to the nearby PHD women's counselin...
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Bottom line: Fans ought to be in the standsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - There are plenty of scenes of fan celebrations that have been fun to see over the years. I still have a picture from 1980 with future NBA all-star and Celtics coach Doc ...
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U-46 to get more help from stateNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - With state lawmakers finally approving a funding bill for the 2007-2008 school year, Elgin Area School District U-46 officials estimate the district could receive an add...
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Council pushes for federal funds for more inspectorsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Booming towns so often have a hard time keeping an eye on builders that the International Code Council is hoping to get the federal government to step in with extra cash...
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Moment of silence on hold in District 214Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A federal judge who decreed Wednesday that students in Northwest Suburban School District 214 can no longer have a daily moment of silence may today decide today to expa...
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Fire destroys garage on Elgin's west sideNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A fire Wednesday night gutted the garage of a home on Elgin's west side, leaving behind the charred remains of one vehicle and other belongings. Fire officials responded...
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Wheeling settles dispute over zoningNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Wheeling has settled a dispute with a Montessori school that centered around its issuing a building permit for unusable land in a runway protection zone. The village ha...