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GOP incumbent state representative spends big to keep seat
A 20-year Republican state representative is spending big to retain his seat against a Democratic anti-O’Hare noise activist in what has quickly become the most expensive race for General Assembly in the state.
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Elgin man charged with growing pot after tenant’s social media post
Updated Sep 27, 2016 3:47 PM
A 52-year-old Elgin man was charged with possessing and growing marijuana in his backyard after authorities were called to his home after one of his tenants posted suicidal statements on social media.
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Cook County clerk leads voter registration drive Tuesday
Updated Sep 26, 2016 1:37 PMCook County Clerk David Orr and his staff will take part in a number of voter registration events throughout Chicago and the suburbs Tuesday as part of National Voter Registration Day.
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Maine West school spirit on ABC 7 this Friday
Updated Sep 26, 2016 1:37 PMMaine West High School spirit will be on display early Friday morning when students, cheerleaders, band members and other Warriors fans will be seen on ABC 7 Chicago’s morning news.
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Nordstrom Rack opens Friday in Rosemont
Updated Sep 25, 2016 4:32 PMNordstrom Rack will host a grand opening event Friday morning at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, where it will become one of the Rosemont mall’s anchor tenants.
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Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens differ on direction of the state
Updated Sep 23, 2016 6:17 PM
Voters from Rosemont to Roselle will get to choose from two candidates for state Senate this November who have contrasting visions for Illinois. Democratic incumbent Sen. Laura Murphy, appointed last October, is being challenged by Republican Mel Thillens for a 4-year term representing the 28th district.
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Birdwatch, volunteer and do yoga at Camp Reinberg party
Updated Sep 23, 2016 5:54 PMAs part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Party for the Preserves Day on Saturday there will be a themed party at Camp Reinberg in Palatine as well as in each of the forest preserve’s campgrounds.
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Report: Cook County should eliminate unincorporated areas
Posted Sep 23, 2016 5:30 AMCook County should eventually eliminate all of its unincorporated areas to reduce taxes and improve services to residents in those neighborhoods, according to a new report released Thursday by Chicago-based The Civic Federation.
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Northwestern basketball to play at Allstate Arena in 2017-18 during renovation
Updated Sep 27, 2016 11:47 AM
With its home court scheduled for a major renovation, the Northwestern men’s basketball team will play its home games for the 2017-18 season at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
- McShane moves HQ within Rosemont
- Boys soccer: Havran’s hat trick helps Leyden past Downers Grove South
- Girls volleyball: Palatine rallies to defeats Stevenson
- Maine West finds answers in victory at Maine East
- Moore steals the show for Leyden against Addison Trail
- Girls volleyball: Wheeling perfect in first MSL East round
- Annual Maine Township garage sale is Saturday
- Week 5: Scouting the West Suburban
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Local singing group, The Park Ridge Chorale, is seeking local World War II veterans to interview about their WW II experiences for inclusion in the historical narrative of their April 25 concert, “The Greatest Hits of the Greatest Generation”. “We will have some historical narration throughout the concert and would like to include a few personal veterans’ stories,” said Ed Zelnis, director of the chorale. “We plan to provide special seating for them at the concert as well.” The concert is Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 250 N. Prospect, Parke Ridge.
Local WW II veterans are encouraged to call Rhet O’Neill, 847-699-8901, for more information. Adrienne Dimopoulos - Conor (aka Superman) Smith, 5, and his aunt, Patricia Smith, both of Chicago, stopped by Culver’s Restaurant in Rosemont April 28 to help celebrate “National Superheroes Day.” As part of the promotion, Culver’s provided discounted meals to kids who showed up in a superhero costume. They provided the same to all Rosemont fire and police employees who showed up in uniform as its way of celebrating the village’s “superheroes.” Joe White
- Piotr Andrzejeski of Des Plaines proudly displays his first-place trophy after taking home the title at the USTA 10-and-under tennis tournament held at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago on April 27. Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
- During the months of January and February our customers cleaned out their "junk drawers" and brought in unwanted bits and pieces. Wolff's held a contest to design a Recycled Collage and four winners were chosen. Their artwork inspired the final design. Is this still a work in progress? Sharon Wolff
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- Northwestern basketball to play at Allstate Arena for 2017-18 season
- Boys soccer: Havran’s hat trick helps Leyden past Downers Grove South
- Girls volleyball: Palatine rallies to defeats Stevenson
- Maine West finds answers in victory at Maine East
- Moore steals the show for Leyden against Addison Trail
- Girls volleyball: Wheeling perfect in first MSL East round
- Week 5: Scouting the West Suburban
- Girls volleyball: Hersey tops Prospect in two sets
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- McShane moves HQ within Rosemont
- Northwestern basketball to play at Allstate Arena for 2017-18 season
- Nordstrom Rack opens Friday in Rosemont
- Rosemont mayor moves political office to village hall
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