Prospect Heights
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Are overscheduled building inspections putting homes at risk?Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - First of two parts To the west: In a new townhouse complex at the edge of prairies, a man wakes to the sound of rain sprinkling down in the next bedroom. Next door,...
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Drive set to help victims of fires in CaliforniaNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Operation ROAR, a disaster relief service operated by a number of area Lions Clubs, but founded by the Mount Prospect Lions Club, will collect items this weekend to help...
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Tour of Elk Grove winner fails drug test, stripped of titleNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Australian cyclist Nathan O'Neill admits he took a prescription diet drug but denies it propelled him to victory at the Tour of Elk Grove. Still, the 32-year-old has bee...
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After 32 years, Barrington library director to retireNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - In more than 30 years as the Barrington Area Library's executive director, Barbara Sugden has seen plenty of changes. She led the library's move from Hough Street to its...
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Briefs: Missing girl foundNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Authorities say a girl reported missing from her South Side Chicago home since Sunday has been found and is in good condition. Police said 11-year-old Sarah Montgomery w...
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Elgin truck crash death ruled accidentalNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Shortly before 6 a.m. Sept. 26, a dump truck driver turned south onto Shales Parkway from Route 20 in Elgin, triggering a crash that killed Luis Ramirez. A Kane County c...
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Motorola grants benefit five area schoolsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The Motorola Foundation said Wednesday it will provide about $3.5 million in grants -- including five suburban schools -- to help inspire young people in science, techno...
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Illinois getting greener, with an eye toward goldNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - It's not a "gold star" state yet but a national environmental group is recognizing Illinois for efforts to reduce energy consumption. Environment America, a federation o...
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Bean opponent faces a petition challenge from fellow DemocratNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - One of the Democrats hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is trying to knock another challenger off the Feb. 5 primary ballot. Writer and activist Randi Scheurer has ...
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CTA union boss: Maybe we have to show you what doomsday looks likeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers today with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't raised....