Cook County
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Rauner says he'll order state lawmakers to stop handling tax appealsJan 18, 2018 12:00 am - This story has been updated to remove a clause saying Gov. Rauner's executive order would not apply to cases in Cook County. Gov. Bruce Rauner called on legislators...
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Did Cook County's failed soda tax cause sales taxes to fizzle, too?Jan 17, 2018 4:30 am - Cook County's short-lived penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages not only failed to bring in as much revenue as projected, but it might also have cost the county mil...
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How to have your say on proposed Metra fare changesJan 17, 2018 12:00 am - Metra riders can learn more about proposed changes to the fare structure at upcoming public forums to be held throughout February. The agency is hoping to create more fl...
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Mount Prospect to honor Shining Stars at awards galaJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Mount Prospect to honor community members at awards gala
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Morning snow causing long delays on suburban roadsJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - The National Weather Service Tuesday morning issued a winter weather advisory for Cook and Lake counties until noon. Up to two more inches of snow could fall early Tues...
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2017 birding highlights from suburbs and beyondJan 15, 2018 5:00 am - We obviously just endured a tough year. The bad news far outweighed the good. Fortunately, there were birds. Watching birds can slow things down and help us forget for ...
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The Harbour Agency announces service results for 2017Jan 14, 2018 10:00 pm - The Harbour, a social agency for homeless youth in the North and Northwest suburbs of Illinois, announces the results of its services for 2017 year-to-date. The Harbour ...
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Marriage license application process now onlineJan 14, 2018 10:00 pm - Cook County Clerk David Orr has announced a new online feature allowing soon-to-be newlyweds the opportunity to fill out most of their marriage application license infor...
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The sky's the limit: Wheeling High School students work on NASA projectJan 10, 2018 10:00 pm - Students across the U.S. dream of working for NASA one day, but for students in Wheeling High School's advanced engineering program, that dream is now a reality. Since ...
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Hoffman Estates P.E. teacher helps kids build confidenceJan 08, 2018 5:00 am - Blaine "Gene" Wohlert, 54, has spent his entire career - 32 years - teaching physical education to elementary students in Elgin Area School District U-46. A resident of ...