Port Barrington
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Using 'verbal judo' to disarm bulliesMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - As a 14-year-old growing up in a small town, Rick Bjorkquist was picked on because he stuttered. Fantasizing about the day when he'd acquire the physical skills needed t...
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Hoffman Estates man's family soldiers onMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates man's family soldiers on
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First state’s attorney spot remains vacantMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - The vacant position for a first assistant state’s attorney in McHenry County will remain frozen for at least the next two months. The McHenry County Board on Tuesday tab...
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Audit mixed on Dist. 300 special eduction programMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - An audit of the special education program in Community Unit District 300 identified areas in which the district is ahead of the curve and where improvement is still need...
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Bettendorf Castle owners scrap plans for tours, eventsMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - The owners of Bettendorf Castle in Fox River Grove on Tuesday withdrew their controversial proposal to host tours and events, but still want to find a way to open the ca...
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Algonquin, Carpentersville to share inspectorsMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - Algonquin will begin to conduct some building inspections for Carpentersville at the rate of $58 per hour. Both village boards approved the intergovernmental agreement o...
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Judge refuses to drop Bianchi charges — againMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - A judge has denied a final motion to drop corruption charges against McHenry County State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi, meaning the matter is full steam ahead for trial Mond...
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With more cuts, Dist. 26 holds off on school closureMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Cary Elementary District 26 school board made way for further reductions this week by approving additional layoffs. The school voted unanimously to approve the reduc...
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Who’s helping and how to helpMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - In the wake of any disaster, including 9/11’s terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and Haiti’s earthquake, businesses and residents come together to help victims. The la...
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Dewitt, Liddell for McHenry County College six-year termMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - McHenry County College is fortunate to have many qualified candidates running for two open board seats for a six-year term. Incumbent Bob DeWitt should continue to provi...