Prospect Heights
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Elgin garbage truck driver saves American flagsJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Suburban Chicago veterans have honored a garbage truck driver who's credited with saving 250 American flags from being improperly thrown out within the last 18 months. E...
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West Dundee history buff headed to nationalsJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Elizabeth 'Frani' O'Toole is proof that history does repeat itself, especially when it involves Quest Academy in Palatine and the National History Fair. The sixth-grader...
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How well will we treat our needy?Jun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - At Catholic Charities, we are overwhelmed by requests from so many families because they are hungry, unemployed, or even living out of their cars. A destitute family of ...
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Longtime Wheeling official: It's a 'privilege' to serveJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - As an explosion of sparks rained down upon Wheeling residents, then-village Trustee Judy Abruscato worked the crowds, cajoling people to pay for the community's first Fo...
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If nothing else, we are well-trainedJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Ah, it's good the elections are over! The park district has reduced the number of trash cans in Cronin Park to one again. Overflowing on Saturday morning in the middle o...
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Northwest suburban family calendarJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of t...
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Drivers hold key to stopping death by distractionJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Ahh, multi-tasking. What a great world, where you can gab on the phone and grab a Starbucks - all from the convenience of the car. Problem is, the next time you're engag...
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Cook County American Legion baseball previewsJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - American Legion Arlington Coach: Lloyd Meyer (55th year) Last year: 40-11, state tourney runnerup, Cook County champions Players: Dominic Pugliese (P), Brendan King (P),...
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Barrington man suffers brain trauma in I-90 crashJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - A 24-year-old Barrington man was in critical condition this morning following a tollway accident Friday afternoon, authorities say. The driver, 51-year-old Jay Hallberg...
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Audit: Cook Co. regional school official abused powerJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's office is reviewing a scathing state audit of the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education, which cla...