Port Barrington
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How the Pledge of Allegiance has changed since 1892Jul 04, 2015 1:00 am - The Pledge of Allegiance is as much a part of American tradition as July Fourth fireworks, parades and barbecues. Congress opens sessions by reciting the pledge and sev...
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8 ways to be safe during July, the deadliest monthJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - July is the deadliest month of the year when it comes to preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Why? There are more fatal car crashes, drownings a...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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Dawn Patrol: Who's getting paid in state shutdown? July 4 festivities beginJul 02, 2015 5:00 am - State government shutdown: Who's getting paid? The midmonth payroll for many state workers looms as a standoff continues in Springfield. Illinois now doesn't have t...
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Green Awards recognize local effortsJul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - Three finalists were selected by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee as winners of the 2014 McHenry County Green Awards. Entries were considered based on environmentally...
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Dawn Patrol: State government shut down, or is it? Saad leaving HawksJul 01, 2015 5:00 am - 1-month budget fix debated as state government shutdown begins Illinois technically has no means to pay its bills beginning this morning, but legislative Democrats ...
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employeeJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - As Peter Murphy's taxpayer-funded salary nears $400,000, the cost of his eventual public pension grows with it. Last year, in addition to his $360,000 salary — more than...
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'Pink slime' lawsuit against ABC comes to St. CharlesJun 29, 2015 5:30 am - A $1.2 billion defamation lawsuit filed by a South Dakota company against ABC News and Diane Sawyer over the phrase "pink slime" will involve a St. Charles man. ABC law...
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Dawn Patrol: Pride Parade a 'victory lap'; St. Charles cyclist dies during fundraiserJun 29, 2015 5:00 am - Suburban gay couples say marriage equality makes Pride Parade sweeter Throngs of people of all colors of the rainbow, their faces beaming, voices cheering, and ches...
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Dogs ready to help scared victims in courtJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois could be one of a few states allowing comfort dogs to help during testimony in sex cases