Cook County
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Elections board continues hearing on Indian TrailsAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - The State Board of Elections on Tuesday continued a hearing to review Buffalo Grove activist Rob Sherman's complaint against Indian Trails Public Library District about ...
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Maine East High School unveils new mural at noonAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - For a school that prides itself on its ethnic and cultural diversity and its hospitable ambience, it is hard to imagine a much better summer project than this: Maine Eas...
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The prosecutor: Facio case was ‘clearly premeditated’Aug 16, 2011 12:00 am - It was all a matter of timing. At home watching the news with his wife one Friday night in January 2008, Kevin Frey knew almost instantly Angel Facio’s case would be his...
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Algonquin attorney indicted in murder-for-hireAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - An Algonquin attorney was indicted Tuesday in federal court and charged with using his cellphone and car in what authorities said was a scheme to kill his girlfriend’s e...
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Lollapalooza band's stolen gear recoveredAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - The Portland rock band whose van and trailer full of equipment were stolen after playing at Lollapalooza plans on sending the Chicago police detectives who recovered mor...
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Teach the physics of controlling a carAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - As one who grew up in the Chicago area and learned to drive there, I enjoyed reading and agree with: “Standard teen driving laws a good idea,” July 10. I took a driving ...
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Fast-food marketing to kids unhealthyAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - I was pleased to see your coverage of McDonald’s recent changes to its Happy Meals. While adding fruits and veggies to Happy Meals is a good step, McDonald’s continues t...
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Tollway plan key to region’s futureAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - Transportation is one of our greatest challenges, with rapidly aging infrastructure causing congestion that harms our economy and quality of life. The Chicago Metropolit...
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DuPage benefits trim a wise modelAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - It’s never easy to have your pay or benefits trimmed. Too many of us know that all too well. In that regard, we empathize with the DuPage County employees who will see t...
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Arlington Hts. woman mentors female runnersAug 15, 2011 1:00 am - In 1983, Janet Leet won a national championship in cross country. Now, nearly 30 years later, she is inspiring young female athletes to pursue similar dreams. For the la...