Spring Grove
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Lawmakers may need to clear up smoke banJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Confusion over the state's new smoking ban may force lawmakers to take up the issue again, said the suburban lawmaker who sponsored it. A state legislativ...
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Area shops pleasantly surprisedJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - While national retailers reported gloomy holiday sales Thursday, many local entrepreneurs painted a somewhat different picture. Area small business owners randomly inte...
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Algonquin buying power in bulk to save bucksJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - It's getting pretty expensive to flip that switch to the "on" position. That's why Algonquin this week joined a local energy cooperative, hoping to save the village gove...
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County asks judge to reject state fineJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - McHenry County is suing the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board, asking a judge to overturn a $30,000 fine imposed by the agency last year in connection with the c...
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U-46 can't afford public apathy in superintendent searchJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - "So much attention is paid to the aggressive sins, such as violence and cruelty and greed … too little attention is paid to the passive sins, such as apathy and laziness...
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Huge school aid payments on the wayJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - After months of delay, schools will receive about $560 million in additional state aid for this school year. Lawmakers Thursday approved a plan to give extra aid to scho...
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8th Dist. hopefuls sound off on energyJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Rising gasoline and energy costs are a concern for both of the Democratic candidates seeking to represent Illinois' 8th Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Melissa Be...
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Air traffic controllers go on offensive against FAAJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Air traffic controllers upped the ante Thursday in an ongoing contract dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration, accusing the government of callous disregard for...
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Five hurt in three-car crash in Lake in the HillsJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Five people were taken to area hospitals after a Thursday afternoon crash along Haligus Road just north of Wild Springs Drive in Lake in the Hills. The crash occurred at...
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Bitter McHenry GOP dispute intensifiesJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - A heated feud inside the McHenry County Republican Party continues to escalate this week after longtime party member Bernard Narusis labeled Chairman Bill LeFew a "spine...