Cook County
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Cannot separate terrorism, religionOct 06, 2011 5:00 am - I am writing this in response to a letter by Aabeda Masra (Fence Post, Sept. 24) regarding the term “radical Islam.” Masra claims that the term vilifies Islam and is “in...
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Sears tax break a detriment to D300Oct 06, 2011 5:00 am - As an employee of Community Unit District 300, I believe that giving Sears this tax break along with the allowing the Village of Hoffman Estates to profit at the expense...
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Right the wrongs that hurt post officeOct 06, 2011 5:00 am - My husband was a mail carrier for 32 years, retiring in 2000. He passed away June 27. He used to tell me every so often of the postal funds being raided for other branch...
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3 Bartlett families honored for visiting 61 museumsOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - Three Bartlett families were recognized Tuesday for visiting more than 50 museums this summer as part of the Kane-DuPage Regional Museum Association's Passport to Advent...
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David Harris spurns congressional run, to run again for state HouseOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. David Harris will seek re-election to a seat representing Illinois' 53rd District, the Arlington Heights Republican announced this week. Harris, who represent...
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Mussman to host tax appeal seminar Oct. 11Oct 06, 2011 12:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will host a property tax appeal seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 in t...
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Palatine’s Journeys holds event to benefit homelessOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - Journeys from PADS to HOPE will hold its seventh annual Bid for HOPE fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at the Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre, 2401 W. H...
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Time to end Five Corners TIF? Des Plaines alderman wants to revisit 2007 planOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - Des Plaines 4th Ward Alderman Dick Sayad wants the city council to reconsider the controversial Five Corners taxing district which has failed to spur development since i...
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Two Palatine housing developments back on trackOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - While new home construction largely remains at a standstill, a couple of developments could indicate an upswing in Palatine's market. Lennar Homes this week received cou...
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Schaumburg baseball tickets on saleOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - Season tickets have gone on sale for Schaumburg's new professional baseball team, with early buyers to be invited to the team name launch party on Oct. 18. Premium seaso...