Cook County
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Harper remedial program grows successful adultsJul 31, 2011 3:00 am - Some young adults were disappointed to learn Harper College officials believed they needed a bridge into college life. Monika Pasek didn't want to hear that she needed t...
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Graphic posters serve a purposeJul 31, 2011 3:00 am - Recently, the Pro-Life Action League visited numerous locations throughout the Chicago area as part of our 12th annual Face the Truth Tour, during which dozens of volunt...
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Try this for a little motivationJul 31, 2011 3:00 am - A simple way to resolve the debt crisis is to stop all paychecks to all government officials — Congress and the administration — as the first act of default. My guess i...
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Lauds Harper’s efforts for specials needs kidsJul 31, 2011 3:00 am - I would like to thank Harper College’s Dr. Kenneth Ender, Dean Mark Mrozinski, Scott Cashman and members of the Continuing Education Department for listening to parents ...
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Take steps now to reduce floodingJul 31, 2011 3:00 am - July 24 marks the one-year anniversary of the storms and flooding that devastated the West suburbs and caused FEMA to declare a disaster area, eventually making more tha...
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Writers made good points on ecologyJul 31, 2011 1:00 am - Two Fence Post letters included in one day impressed me and can help to show us that it is imperative to learn many easy ways that point to a livable future. Perhaps we ...
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Suburban fleets switching to new fuel: Compressed natural gasJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Compressed natural gas. Could it be the superfuel of the future — a solution to the nation's trauma about the price of gasoline and its impact on the environment? CNG, a...
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Elgin lifeguard named Golden GuardJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - One of Elgin's lifeguards has been recognized as the “perfect guard.” Megan Anderson, 19, of Elgin has worked five summers in pools at Lords Park and The Centre. This y...
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Parents score at Schaumburg baby expoJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Expectant parents, new parents and grandparents received a taste of the cutting edge in baby products this weekend in Schaumburg. Bebe Paluzza’s Chicago Baby, Maternity...
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Natural gas-powered cars not in immediate futureJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Fleets of garbage trucks and forest preserve vehicles are switching to compressed natural gas, but that doesn’t mean average suburban residents will be doing the same, a...