Prospect Heights
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It is time to secede from Cook CountyMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Rolling back the Cook County sales tax increase would be a fine first step. What's really needed, however, is secession of the suburbs from Cook County. That might invol...
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Latest census shows counties growing, except CookMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - The latest U.S. census population numbers released late last week show Kane, DuPage, Lake, McHenry and Will counties might all be in line for a bigger chunk of federal f...
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Suburban moms learn new ways to be thrifty in difficult timesMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - When they're grocery shopping, Carla Cruit's husband isn't always concerned about price. "He'll say, 'Oh, it's only 25 cents more.' So I'll say, 'Well, then, reach in yo...
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Memories of Pullman porters and the 'golden age' of rail travelMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - His office was a fast-moving train on the Santa Fe Railway. And while some people complain about being on-call 24/7, Belton Calmes' reality was a lot harder - working 17...
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Hillcrest first graders get field trips deliveredMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - A rise in foreclosures and a lag in state aid payments have forced Elgin Area School District U-46 officials to institute a number of cost-saving measures this year. Alo...
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Arlington Heights objects to slots at racetrack proposalMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - With Arlington Heights officials objecting to a proposal to put slot machines at Arlington Park without community input, the measure's sponsor called the inclusion of th...
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Glen Ellyn man killed during robbery attempt of his Chicago storeMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Michael Norton knew his Chicago store, Norton's Sweet Shop, wasn't in the best of neighborhoods, but it didn't deter him from keeping it open. "There's always very many ...
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Veto means county business as usualMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - As I sat at my desk on Monday, I listened in disbelief as President Stroger stated he would veto the 1 percent sales tax repeal approved by twelve commissioners of the C...
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Stroger interview on tax lien still leaves questionsMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Cook County Board President Todd H. Stroger went on a media blitz Thursday to explain the IRS lien on his home. After appearing on WVON-AM radio with Cliff Kelley, Strog...
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Mid-Suburban off to an impressive startMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - All of the Mid-Suburban League's top medal contenders took care of business in Friday's first day of the badminton state tournament at Eastern Illinois University in Cha...