Cook County
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McDonald’s sued over friesJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Two women are suing McDonald’s and an Elgin franchisee, claiming they got sick from eating french fries contaminated with human blood. Jodi Garst and Jaclyn Hastings fil...
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Fox River Country Day School closingJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Fox River Country Day School, one of the oldest independent schools in Elgin, is closing after 98 years. The school board voted Sunday to close the school after a fundra...
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Public pensioners have a sweet dealJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Are there any other Social Security retirees out there who are sick and tired of hearing the public employees whining about possible pension cuts? We are hit with TV com...
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Elk Grove parks foundation receives grant for scholarshipsJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - The Elk Grove Parks Foundation recently received a $5,000 grant from the Grainger Foundation to fund scholarships for Elk Grove Village residents. James Steffens, branch...
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Winning Barrington Hills slate get warningJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - The State Board of Elections issued only a warning Tuesday against Barrington Hills’ winning slate of village board candidates for filing a false campaign finance report...
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Des Plaines casino giving away 100 VIP ticketsJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - One hundred lucky winners will get exclusive access to the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines ahead of its opening to the public in mid-July. Casino officials are giving away ...
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St. Raymond School throws party for principalJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - St. Raymond School students, faculty and parents honored Principal Dawn Kapka recently with a special day of events celebrating her 11 years at the school. Kapka began h...
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Open house eventsJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - The Association for Individual Development will celebrate 50 years serving the community with an open house in three different locations on June 15. Food and refreshment...
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Democrats reckless on budget issuesJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - One of the left’s favorite cliches is “sustainability,” usually in an environmental context roughly meaning “the capacity to endure.” One of their most beloved beliefs a...
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Elk Grove Rotary Fest opens WednesdayJun 13, 2011 1:00 am - The annual festival opens Wednesday, June 15 and closes Sunday, June 19. In between there will be a carnival, live entertainment, a parade, fireworks, plenty of food and...