Woodridge
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Ex-Chicago schools chief still challenging the systemFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - As chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, Paul Vallas developed a reputation as an unabashed reformer, unafraid to ruffle feathers. Vallas, now superintenden...
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Actress to portray Harriet Tubman at lecture seriesFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - They called her "General Tubman" and "Moses." Black abolitionist Harriet Tubman earned those accolades with courage, perseverance and selflessness. Born into slavery her...
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Fight still left in LaeschFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Standing alongside about 100 supporters in his Aurora campaign headquarters, John Laesch pledged Friday not to concede the Democratic congressional primary election unti...
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Park district collects $1,568.39 from Riverwalk fountainsFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - You've heard of three coins in the fountain, right? Maybe you've even tossed a penny in yourself, thinking it might bring a little luck. Well, ask the folks who clean th...
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Wood Dale inks first police chief contractFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - For the first time in Wood Dale's history, the city's police chief has earned himself a contract. Such pacts are common in most DuPage County communities, but Wood Dale...
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Briefs: GOP leader charged in DUIFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Will County Republican Party Chairman Jack Partelow was arrested after he was involved in an accident early Wednesday, Bolingbrook police said Friday. Lt. Ken Teppel sai...
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Saturday Soapbox: Hearts for HeroesFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Looking for something to brighten these dreary February days? Consider contributing a valentine or 10 to Amy Berger's Hearts for Heroes campaign. The Waubonsie Valley Hi...
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Is your rebate check really in the mail?Feb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Now that President Bush likely will sign the economic stimulus bill as early as next week, you're probably wondering what's next. Is our tax rebate check really in the m...
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More cheering in store for weekendFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - The Prairie Capital Center in Springfield will be a happening place this weekend, when as many as 130 cheerleading teams descend on the arena for the Illinois Cheerlea...
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Central DuPage shifts proposed cancer therapy center to WarrenvilleFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Central DuPage Hospital is changing locations on its plan to build a state-of-the-art proton therapy cancer treatment center in DuPage County. The Illinois Health Facili...