Cook County
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Elgin man gets 3½ years in prison after admitting fourth DUIJan 05, 2018 12:00 am - A 47-year-old Elgin man was sentenced to 3½ years in prison Friday after admitting to his fourth DUI after a crash last year. Laurencio C. Pena Jr., of the 700 block of ...
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Elgin fire union wants judge to halt city's staffing plan until arbitrator decidesJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - A judge will decide whether a city of Elgin plan to reduce staffing at two fire stations to save some $750,000 a year in overtime should go forward now or be put on hold...
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Who gets the interest from the property taxes you paid early?Jan 03, 2018 4:30 am - Lake County homeowners have already paid at least $60 million of the property taxes due this year. But that money won't be distributed to the local taxing bodies for rou...
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Northwest suburban mayors look ahead to 2018 expectationsJan 02, 2018 12:00 am - In Monday's Neighbor section, suburban mayors and village presidents shared their thoughts on their towns' successes in 2017. Today, they look ahead and share what they ...
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Mount Prospect mayor looks back on centennial celebrationJan 01, 2018 10:00 pm - Mayor Arlene Juracek looks back on village's successful celebration
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Lake Home & Cabin Show returns to SchaumburgJan 01, 2018 10:00 pm - The Lake Home & Cabin Show, an annual three-day public event that showcases the lifestyle of lake home and cabin living, will be back at the Schaumburg Convention Center...
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Northwest suburban mayors look at 2017 accomplishmentsJan 01, 2018 5:00 am - It's become an annual New Year's tradition at the Daily Herald to ask our communiities' mayors and village presidents to share their thoughts on their towns' successes o...
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Suburban homeowners flock to prepay property tax bills to beat looming deadlineDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - Homeowners flooded county treasurer offices Friday with millions of dollars in early property tax payments, trying to get around a new deduction cap in the federal tax c...
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Video played a role in several major suburban crime storiesDec 28, 2017 7:00 am - A shocking assault on a Crystal Lake teen streamed live on social media marked the beginning of a year in which video figured prominently in several high-profile, suburb...
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Southwest cancels nearly 90 flights at Midway airportDec 28, 2017 12:00 am - Cold and ice grounded more flights at Midway International Airport than any other place in the country Thursday morning. The unexpected change in travel plans sent passe...