Cook County
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Scary situation in construction zoneJul 04, 2011 6:00 am - I live in Wheeling and while driving to Arlington Heights on Windsor Drive to Dryden on Friday afternoon, I was astounded at the road construction crews who directed tra...
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Memorial ceremony felt personal to herJul 04, 2011 6:00 am - Dear Village of Arlington Heights, and all who were involved with the Memorial Day Ceremony at the beautiful new Memorial Park: Thank you for remembering and honoring Ar...
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Hoffman Estates man remembered as ‘good friend’Jul 04, 2011 12:00 am - Friends and classmates remembered 20-year-old Austin Watts as a funny, gregarious young man who was always nice to everyone. Watts, of Hoffman Estates, died Saturday aft...
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Elgin soldier comes home with medalsJul 04, 2011 12:00 am - When asked how long he’ll be in the United States this time, Capt. Lonni Johnston said he hopes for the rest of his life. Johnston, 42, will return to his hometown of E...
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Patriotism on parade in Arlington HeightsJul 04, 2011 12:00 am - If you were among the countless people who lined the streets of Arlington Heights Monday for the village's annual Independence Day parade, give Carmella Lowth a hand. Lo...
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Buffalo Grove teen represents family in GermanyJul 04, 2011 12:00 am - At the appropriate moment, Max Klaber crouches on the sidewalk and places two red roses on the pavement. Mindful of the video camera, he turns his head and pauses, as th...
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Keep your pets safe this Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - By Ellaine Kiriluk The Buddy Foundation The Fourth of July is a time of families getting together for picnics and barbecues, parades and of course, fireworks. We’ve had ...
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Harper founding faculty member diesJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Colleagues from their days as founding faculty members at Harper College remember Robert Powell as the quintessential college professor who was like a father figure to t...
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Analysis looks at suburbs' top-paid teachersJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - The two highest-paid public school teachers in the suburbs made about $190,000 in the 2009-10 school year, the final year before they retired. That's $190,000 each. The ...
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Stolen Palatine cow statue found in Hoffman EstatesJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - A Palatine couple has been reunited with their cherished — now hornless — fiberglass cow, which was stolen from their front yard Thursday night. The prized cow from the ...