Cook County
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County's 'town' spirit helps parents of baby with heart defectAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - There's a reason why no matter how old or how big Chicago gets, its inhabitants far and wide still refer to it affectionately as a "town." The city's outlying areas, li...
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Boy OK after near drowningAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - A 4-year-old boy is reported to be at home recovering after nearly drowning Friday at the Seafari Springs Aquatic Center in Hanover Park, authorities said. A lifeguard n...
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PTA members work through summer breakAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - They toil behind the scenes making sure both teachers and students are well-stocked with school supplies and families get the lowdown on their kids' new surroundings. Ic...
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Heirloom Garden Show coming to Garfield FarmAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Garfield Farm Museum in La Fox will host the 18th annual Heirloom Garden Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features historic varieties of vegetables, fruits, her...
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Office building approvedAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - The Barrington board of trustees gave final approval Monday to the construction of a new 39,000-square-foot office building. The board unanimously approved the project, ...
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Vick just chose the wrong enterpriseAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Pity poor Michael Vick. If he had only started an abortion clinic instead of a dog-fighting ring he would still be playing football today. In fact he would probably be v...
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Des Plaines Public Library notesAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - For information, call (847) 827-5551. Programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required for most activities. (R) Register at the Registrati...
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Buffalo Grove pro earns PGA honorAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - After 30 years in the profession, the head of Buffalo Grove's golf programs earned one of the highest honors given by the PGA of America. Carmen Molinaro was chosen as ...
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A home run with troopsAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - It started off as a simple request. "Hey Mom, can you send me some baseballs and gloves over here?" Army Sgt. Michael Ganatos e-mailed from Afghanistan. Being the mother...
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Hoffman OKs pilot cab programAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Citing a changing community on Monday, after years of discussion, Hoffman Estates trustees established a subsidized taxi program for village residents. The pilot program...