Cook County
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Support Patterson, Thon for Streamwood trusteeMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing this letter in support of candidates Guy Patterson and Mary Thon running for trustee in the Village of Streamwood. Guy Patterson has been a supporter of bal...
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Tactics irk some in District 15 campaignMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Freedom of Information Act requests, blogs or a volunteer phone drive are among the tactics Palatine Township Elementary District 15 candidates — along with their suppor...
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Parents of ‘Idol’s’ Haley visit Wheeling village boardMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - When Harry and Patti Reinhart stopped by Wheeling’s village board meeting on Monday they stayed for the long haul, including a 30-minute discussion on whether a proposed...
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Des Plaines man pleads guilty in Ponzi schemeMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - A Des Plaines man has admitted his role in what federal prosecutors claim was a Ponzi scheme that bilked 300 people out of a collective $40 million. Amjed Mahmood pleade...
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District 211 candidates debate teachers’ roleMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - All seven candidates for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board say they know how important the roles teachers play in education. Where they diffe...
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Combine some city, county taxing bodiesMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Kerry Lester’s recent reporting of the excessive number of local government bodies draws attention to a persistent problem that should be addressed by public leaders, no...
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Watch for motorcycles, IDOT reminds driversMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Out cruising on I-90 last June, Earl Hobbs didn't feel invisible but that's what his motorcycle was to the driver in the next lane. Chatting on a cell phone, the driver...
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Wisconsin hitting the wrong targetMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Columnist Ruben Navarrette thinks Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin is a real he-man. He can stand up to teachers! He can beat up working people! What a tough guy! How insi...
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Clergy members say vote with your heartMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - As Elgin prepares for an election April 5, we who lead religious congregations are aware of the diverse opinions each person will take with him or her into the voting bo...
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District 211 Honors Choir in concert April 2Mar 30, 2011 12:00 am - As part of the District 211 Honors Choir, 100 of the finest high school vocalists in the area will perform Saturday, April 2. The Honors Choir is made up of singers from...