Cook County
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Reduce the bloated federal governmentJul 17, 2011 3:00 am - In my opinion Barack Obama’s ability to be the president of this country is lower than any chief executive we have had in my 84 years of existence. Yes, even Jimmy Carte...
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DREAM Act would give teens hopeJul 17, 2011 3:00 am - As a Palatine junior high math teacher, I fight the issues in my classroom daily that accompany poverty (52 percent of my school) and English-speaking status (46 percent...
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Schaumburg offers utility consultationJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - The village of Schaumburg has partnered with the Citizens Utility Board to offer a free analysis of utility bills and demonstrate ways residents can reduce their costs. ...
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Bikers ride for young tumor survivorsJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - About 1,400 motorcycle riders registered for Sunday's Chicagoland Ride For Kids in Elgin benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. “It's indescribable. It makes y...
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Illinois wine pioneer, founder of Roselle winery diesJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Fred Koehler, who turned a “crazy” idea about making wine in the suburbs into an award-winning winery, bed & breakfast and bakery, died this weekend after a six-month ba...
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Cook County data offers look into births, deathsJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - When are you most likely to die? If you live in Cook County, a recent data analysis could offer a clue. The Cook County clerk’s office says more people die on Feb. 17 th...
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Expected heat wave brings calls for common senseJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - With the forecast calling for high temperatures in the 90s all week, experts are asking the public to use common sense while coping with the conditions. The hot weather ...
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Power restored to last of customers cut off by stormJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - The final two customers left without electricity after last week’s storm had power restored early Sunday morning. “We’ve reached 100 percent,” said ComEd spokesman Tony ...
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Ill. teen charged in fatal attack over bicycleJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - A Ford Heights teen is accused of beating a man to death while trying to steal his bicycle. Bond has been set at $2 million for 18-year-old Ronald Wade of Ford Heights. ...
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Wheeling man, friend killed in motorcycle crashJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Wheeling man, friend die after motorcycle hits utility box