Cook County
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Elgin considers added taxesNov 15, 2011 12:00 am - Elgin officials have known for years the time would come when new revenues would have to bolster the budget. As the city council struggles to close a projected deficit t...
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Cook County’s tough new era of budgetingNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - If all goes as it should, something astonishing in the annals of Cook County government will happen this Friday. For the second year in a row, the county budget will dec...
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If Rooney could reflect on his passingNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Sad to hear Andy Rooney of “60 Minutes” fame passed away at 92. He made complaining something of an art form. Mr. Rooney might feel he died prematurely. I can almost hea...
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NW Symphony opens 60th season Nov. 20Nov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Submitted by the Northwest Symphony Orchestra The award-winning Northwest Symphony Orchestra will present the first concert in its gala 60th anniversary season at 3:30 p...
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Northwest Cultural Council holds reception in Arlington HeightsNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - The Northwest Cultural Council is holding an artists reception for John Green that will include poetry reading and a guitar performance 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Arl...
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Harper comeback bid falls shortNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - An unseasonably warm night proved quite comfortable for Moraine Valley’s men’s basketball team inside the Sports and Wellness Center in Palatine on Tuesday. Host Harper...
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Elgin man is ALS patient of the yearNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Dan Weiler's independence has been shrinking over the last few years. It has been a difficult change for the 63-year-old Elgin lawyer but one he has no choice but to acc...
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Candidates shouldn’t have to hide religionNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - The United States of America was established by people who wanted to pursue religious freedom, not run away from religion. A presidential candidate’s religious affiliati...
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Teacher at Schaumburg Christian School faces sex chargeNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - A 75-year-old male teacher at Schaumburg Christian School was charged with sexual exploitation of a child for an event that police said occurred at the school Friday. An...
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Both sides need to be publishedNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Your recent articles regarding the AP stories on Ohio’s two voter initiatives completely ignored the other side of the story. Not one mention in any AP story, or any of ...