Cook County
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Pensions are for true public servantsNov 05, 2011 6:00 am - It’s a simple, common sense idea: public pensions should be paid only to those who actually work for the public. But, that’s not how it works in Illinois. Instead, clout...
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Four U.S. Senators target controversial Cook County ordinanceNov 05, 2011 5:30 am - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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No raises or layoffs for Rolling Meadows police, fire in 2012Nov 05, 2011 5:30 am - After several months of negotiations, Rolling Meadows reached an agreement with the city’s police and fire associations for a one-year contract extension that doesn’t in...
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Car hits pedestrian in PalatineNov 05, 2011 12:00 am - A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle about 7:15 p.m. Saturday evening at Northwest Highway and Benton Street in Palatine. A car struck the person who was taken to Lutheran ...
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Harper completes national championship runNov 05, 2011 12:00 am - The Harper men’s cross country program is returning from the National Junior College Athletic Association championships Sunday with a little extra baggage: the champions...
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Des Plaines may raise water rates in JanuaryNov 04, 2011 5:30 am - A new water/sewer rate study recommends a dramatic increase to Des Plaines’ water rates starting in January, and escalating fees for the next five years. That’s on top ...
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Dawn Patrol: Quick hits as you head out the doorNov 04, 2011 5:00 am - Metra train service to Elgin expected to resume this morning Metra service is expected to resume to Elgin this morning after a Canadian National freight train careened ...
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Pension a teacher’s sole securityNov 04, 2011 5:00 am - If your boss balanced his budget by not paying your Social Security pension benefits, your boss would be fined, shut down or in jail. When the Illinois legislature did n...
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Vulnerable citizens suffer as bills go unpaidNov 04, 2011 5:00 am - The “Deadbeat Illinois” series the Herald ran was excellent, and long overdue. Most adults with severe disabilities are wards of the state, and the responsibility of the...
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Israel not biased against ChristiansNov 04, 2011 5:00 am - Ed Smetana’s letter in the Oct. 16 Fence Post must be answered. He complained that Christians are not getting attention in Palestine and that they are discriminated agai...