Cook County
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Galvin's philanthropy left its mark on the suburbsOct 17, 2011 12:00 am - The story of how former Motorola Chairman and CEO Robert Galvin transformed the company into a technology giant is well documented. Lesser known are his philanthropic ef...
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Sleuths try to crack mystery of new Schaumburg team nameOct 17, 2011 12:00 am - No one likes to leave an unsolved mystery alone. And so when it comes to the name of Schaumburg's new professional baseball team, we're hoping to crack the case. Sure, t...
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Tony-winner 'Rent' opens Oct. 21Oct 16, 2011 6:00 am - ArtReach Educational Theatre in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company and District 214 Community Education, is staging “Rent,” book, music and lyrics by ...
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Walsh not listening to constituentsOct 16, 2011 5:00 am - Rep. Joe Walsh, You recently wrote in the Daily Herald that your constituents are your bosses and said repeatedly that you listen to us. My experience is exactly the opp...
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Government ‘by the people’ is lackingOct 16, 2011 5:00 am - The next big election is coming up in less than two years. It’s been a long time since we got it right, so it behooves us to really pay attention this time. I don’t beli...
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Christians being left out of negotiationsOct 16, 2011 5:00 am - Why aren’t the Christians in Palestine given any attention? These Christians have been in the Holy land since the time of Jesus and can trace their religion to Jesus’ ti...
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How much is Des Plaines’ history worth?Oct 16, 2011 12:00 am - How much is Des Plaines’ history worth? It’s a question city officials have been trying to answer for several years. Des Plaines’ contribution toward the Historical Soci...
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Arlington Heights expected to loan Metropolis $75,000Oct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Arlington Heights will loan the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre $75,000 interest free for six months, under a measure expected to win board approval Monday night. Metr...
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Police continue to probe vandalism of Arlington Heights schoolOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Arlington Heights police are still trying to find the vandals who threw bricks to shatter several windows and door panes at Christian Liberty Academy on the same day the...
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Compromise needed on Sears incentiveOct 15, 2011 4:00 am - Annie Thompson, spokeswoman for Gov. Pat Quinn, hit the nail on the head when she stated in the Daily Herald, “Sears plays an important role in our state’s economy ...” ...