Cook County
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Dawn Patrol: School closings in deep freeze; boy rescued from iceJan 07, 2015 4:01 am - Suburban schools closed today Schools across the suburbs are closed today because of the wind chills expected to be as low as minus 35 this morning. School district...
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Cook County recycles 1.14 million pounds of old paperJan 07, 2015 12:01 am - Cook County has recycled about 1.14 million pounds of old documents, reports and miscellaneous paperwork in the last 18 months, clearing out more than 71,000 feet of sto...
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Winter Weather Advisory for suburbs until 9 p.m.Jan 07, 2015 12:00 am - Snow has started to fall in the suburbs, and drivers could face a messy commute this evening. The National Weather service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for t...
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Cook County tackles its 'paper problem' to free up storageJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County has recycled more than 1 million pounds of documents dating back to the 1960s in an effort to clear out storage space. The purge has been unde...
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Post Office asks residents to please clear snow, iceJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - With more snow expected to blanket the region during the next couple days, one seasonal tool is expected to make its return at homes and businesses - the shovel. To hel...
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Dawn Patrol: Snow overnight; charge filed in Des Plaines teen's murderJan 06, 2015 4:01 am - Weather causes flight delays, hazardous roads Snow moved into the area last night, causing delays and cancellations at airports and hazardous roads. Temperatures ar...
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What suburban schools will be closed WednesdayJan 06, 2015 12:00 am - Schools across the suburbs are closing Wednesday as a blast of frigid air settles in. School districts such as Elgin Area Unit District 46, Wheaton Warrenville Unit Dist...
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Wind chills expected to be -20 this afternoon, -35 overnightJan 06, 2015 12:00 am - A wind chill advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect for the Chicago area through noon Thursday. Wind chills were recorded to be about 30 degre...
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Dawn Patrol: March supports officers; more snow, bitter cold aheadJan 05, 2015 4:00 am - Hundreds march in Oak Brook to support police officers Several hundred people yesterday braved the cold, snowy weather to express appreciation of the men and women ...
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Charges dropped against fourth defendant in 2011 Arlington Heights murderJan 05, 2015 12:01 am - Editors note: This article reflects a correction as to Armon Braden's plea. He pleaded guilty to murder in November. Cook County prosecutors on Monday dismissed cha...