Cook County
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ComEd parent Exelon's 4Q net income fallsJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — Nuclear power plant operator Exelon Corp. reported lower fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday on losses due to hedging transactions and costs of planning to reti...
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Don't try Bianchi — or pay for itJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Board has agreed to pay $221,476 for legal services provided by a special prosecutor. It is my understanding that an appellate prosecutor was already ...
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Chico says he'll hire 2,000 more Chicago copsJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico says he'll hire 2,000 more police officers by the end of his term if he's elected. The former Chicago School Board presid...
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Creativity bridges gap between Geneva and Africa slumsJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - In a profession synonymous with urging people to buy stuff, Rule 29 design firm founder Justin Ahrens of Geneva wanted to do something a bit more ambitious. “I've always...
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Nothing easy about comparing pensionsJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Kudos to the Herald for attempting to look at the pension issue as it is front and center in Springfield. But picking on individual recipients smacks of politics. Clearl...
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2010-2011 Northwest Suburban Leadership TeamJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Annalisa Baratta, Hersey High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Class: Senior Parents: Jennifer and Bob Baratta Sponsor: Mark Gunther, teacher and Service Over Sel...
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Northwest Suburban Leadership Team honorable mentionsJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Nasir Almasri School: Bartlett High School Hometown: Streamwood Class: Senior Parents: Talal and Munna Almasri Sponsor: Sarah Schwartz, counselor Community service...
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Theater events: 'Guys and Dolls' comes to MarriottJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Damon Runyon's high-rollers, showgirls and do-gooders converge on the Marriott Theatre stage in Frank Loesser's memorable musical, “Guys and Dolls,” about a gambler who ...
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Keep eyes wide open in a pet adoptionJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - A local pet adoption business recently had a dog named Boo available for adoption. A potential home for Boo was found, a wonderful couple in Inverness. The foster parent...
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Getting to know the groundhogJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - • Groundhogs (Marmota monax) are also known as woodchucks or land-beavers. • Groundhogs are common in both the United States and Canada. In the United States, they are ...