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Heroes not very far from homeAug 19, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- When it comes to those they most admire, young people do not look chiefly to the worlds of music, today's wars or history. Instead, they turn to their own ...
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Soapbox: Cloudy forecast in District 203Aug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Jackie Romberg has her work cut out for her as the newest member of the Naperville Unit District 203 school board. Appointed last week by the six other board members, th...
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What people say about Dennis HastertAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - On Dennis Hastert: "He is a good and decent man, and he was a strong and effective Speaker … I am indebted to Denny for his candid advice and strong support." Presi...
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Briefs: Infected mosquitoes foundAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - The DuPage County Health Department found a sample of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus Friday in a surveillance trap near the intersection of St. Charles and Kuh...
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Metra officials vent at lack of state funding actionAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - After sitting on a waiting list for nearly two decades, 22 deteriorating bridges on Metra's UP-North Line still need replacement, agency officials said Friday while vent...
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More Metra riders, fewer trains on timeAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - As ridership continues to skyrocket, more commuters hopped on Metra this June than in any other month in the agency's 22-year history, but train tardiness may be becomin...
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RTA chairman's pay could doubleAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - The transit system's chairman could have his pay doubled thanks to a provision tucked into a massive tax hike measure aimed at saving the region's train and bus system. ...
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Democratic leader to pass torchAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Early in her tenure as leader of the Democratic Party of DuPage, Gayl Ferraro had a clear mission. "I'd love to get people to actually stand up and say, 'We're Democrats...
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District 87 wants to lighten up its energy costsAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Students and teachers may see new, more energy-efficient lighting in the fall of 2008 at Glenbard High School District 87 schools. The school board is considering spendi...
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Carpentersville man nabbed in drug bustAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - A Carpentersville man accused of being the leader of a wholesale drug ring operating in the western suburbs was arrested by the FBI Friday morning. Frank Affatigato, 45,...