Cook County
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Alvarez leading in campaign cash, but Foxx gaining groundFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - While Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez started the new year with a big fundraising advantage over her two opponents, one challenger is quickly picking up steam...
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Exicure co-founder receives awardFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - SKOKIE - Exicure co-founder and director Chad A. Mirkin, Ph.D., has been named the recipient of the 2016 Dan David Prize in the Future Time Dimension. Mirkin was awarded...
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Police search for suspects in 70 salon burglariesFeb 15, 2016 6:00 am - Authorities are searching for suspects who have pulled 70 burglaries at local hair and nail salons. The burglaries have occurred in 31 suburbs scattered throughout DuPag...
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Suburbs embrace food scrap recycling to cut 15 percent of landfill wasteFeb 15, 2016 4:30 am - Cleaning your plate will take on a new meaning in some suburbs as food scrap collection grows in practice and popularity. The effort involves collecting food leftovers a...
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Cook Co. Board President to discuss issues facing county at BenedictineFeb 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will discuss progress made in public safety, public health and economic development, Chicago politics and the issues facing ...
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Preckwinkle: Restore state funding or we'll cut staff, servicesFeb 09, 2016 4:00 am - Preckwinkle predicts cuts, says $225 million is at risk
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Cook County sheriff: Sex sting netted 79 would-be 'johns'Feb 09, 2016 12:00 am - The Cook County sheriff's office charged 79 would-be sex buyers - including one man who arrived via an Uber ride - during a nationwide sting conducted between Jan. 17 an...
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Ingredion to acquire China corn products producerFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - WESTCHESTER - Ingredion Inc., announced it will acquire Shandong Huanong Specialty Corn Development Co., Ltd. in Pingyuan County, Shandong province, China, from the Ping...
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Cook County offers discount for spaying, neuteringFeb 08, 2016 10:00 pm - Cook County will again partner with private veterinarians to offer discounted spay and neuter services for pets in February, which is National Spay and Neuter Month. Coo...
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Ten stories you may have missed this weekendFeb 08, 2016 4:00 am - 1. Since 1965, more than half of the Archdiocese of Chicago's schools have closed, and while schools in the suburbs are doing better, they also are falling victim to fal...