Cook County
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House sets redistricting hearingsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House has scheduled 15 hearings — including a handful in the suburbs — to take testimony on the every-decade task of redrawing political bound...
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Whoever wins, Harper College gains from Final FourMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Butler University will take on Virginia Commonwealth University in Saturday's first NCAA Final Four battle, but Harper College students also stand to benefit from the ga...
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Bassi supports the D15 incumbentsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Because I served as a member of the District 15 Board from 1987 to 1995, and because all three of my children attended the district schools, I care deeply about the futu...
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Former Des Plaines mayor backs D214 incumbentsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - In my previous role as the mayor of Des Plaines, I came to understand and realize the value of a strong school board — a school board staffed with conscientious membersh...
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Schaumburg restaurant worker wears 20-year pin with prideMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - On March 23, Henry Matthiessen, general manager of the McDonald’s at 775 E. Algonquin Road in Schaumburg, presented Jacque Hines with an award for 20 years of service. S...
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Whiteley School in Hoffman Estates to host Japan Relief FairMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The tight-knit community of Japanese families at Frank C. Whiteley School in Hoffman Estates consider themselves blessed after learning last month’s devastating earthqua...
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State audit slams former regional education officeMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — An audit released this week of the former regional office of education for suburban Cook County reported widespread fiscal mismanagement throughout the age...
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ECC hopefuls debate salary freezeMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The five candidates for the Elgin Community College board have seen both sides of the collective bargaining table. Those experiences will work into their approach to con...
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Suburban mayors concerned about Senate Republicans cutsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Suburban mayors are concerned that local governments could face big budget problems should a Senate Republican proposal to cut $300 million from cities and...
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D15 challengers demonstrate their transparencyMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Campaign disclosure is fantastic. It shows you exactly who is funding the elections of the various candidates. But, only if you file. Four years ago, Gerald Chapman and ...