Prospect Heights
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Semi, two cars in crash on EdensAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Police and rescue crews were on the scene of an accident on the Edens Expressway near Tower Road early Wednesday. Illinois state police officials said a semi-truck and ...
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Chicago archdiocese pays $12 mil to settle clergy abuse suitsAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago said Tuesday it agreed to pay more than $12.6 million to settle lawsuits by 16 people who said they were sexually abuse by priests, and for th...
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Palatine police dog sidelined by officer's Afghanistan dutyAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - The war in Afghanistan is breaking the tie between a man and his dog, leading to early retirement for the Palatine police department's first K-9 police dog. "I wish I co...
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Mt. Prospect revenue down, but big plans still afootAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Mount Prospect midyear budget estimates show a roughly $568,000 deficit due to less-than-expected revenues. Even so, the village will attempt to add a neighborhood cent...
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Sports enthusiasts raise funds to help mentally illAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - A Schaumburg dentist and his extended family carried on their late father's legacy earlier this month, in raising money to battle mental illness. Dr. Jack Keehan, a Hof...
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Elgin police shoot dog to break up fightAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Elgin police claim they had no choice but to shoot an attacking pit bull outside of the dog owner's Elgin home Saturday afternoon. Ann Dinges, spokeswoman for the Elgin...
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Hoffman Estates shooting likely not random, police sayAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates police say a drive-by shooting Tuesday afternoon was not random. Their investigation hadn't yielded a possible motive - or an arrest - as of late Tuesday...
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Briefs: School fashion show on stiltsAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - "High style" will take on an added dimension when Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg hosts its first back-to-school fashion show on stilts from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. School-ag...
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Prospect Heights may form finance committeeAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Prospect Heights city alderman will consider forming a finance committee to oversee the budget and financial statements for the city council. As early as Monday at the ...
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Tollway director extols 50 years of smooth drivingAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Illinois drivers were shocked 50 years ago by the new phenomenon of having to pay tolls, but such user-funded roadways are proving an efficient and effective transportat...