Cook County
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'Elvis' to headline benefitAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Rick Saucedo, Elvis impersonator and "Prince of Rock-n-Roll," will be the featured performer at a Lung Cancer Awareness Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Schaumburg Pr...
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Be safe after floodwater ebbsAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - The dangers of floods continue even after the water recedes. The real safety challenge, according to the Lake County Health Department, might be cleaning up in the flood...
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What is that in my soggy lawn, and can I eat it?Aug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - When it stops raining for a moment, I slosh into my backyard, just to look around and make sure none of my neighbors is building an ark. In the soggy turf at my feet --...
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Briefs: Seven apply for board seatAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Seven candidates have applied to fill a vacancy on the St. Charles school board. The board has 30 days from Chris Hansen's July 25 resignation to fill the seat on the se...
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Sparkling gems of ElginAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - This year, Gifford Park Association chose to highlight Elgin's near west side for the Elgin Historic House Tour. This neighborhood features homes built from the turn of...
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'One last hurrah'Aug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Summer is winding down, so why not celebrate? That's the motto of Palatine Street Fest organizers. "We want to have one last hurrah before fall comes," said coordinator ...
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The river's rising edge, "There is no stopping it"Aug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - SALEM, Wis. -- Water blankets the yard, making an island of the ranch home on this quiet street. "No trespassing" signs warn against visitors in the garage, n...
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Mom honored for fighting for her autistic sonAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Inspired by her 11-year-old son, Jake, Stacie McManus of Lake Barrington has been tireless in her efforts to improve the lives of autistic children and their families. A...
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Toddler's drowning ruled an accidentAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - The July drowning of a 2-year-old Hampshire Township girl in her family's backyard pool was ruled accidental Wednesday by a Kane County coroner's jury. Kaylee J. Datisma...
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Health officials warn of flushing old, expired drugsAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Thinking of cleaning out that medicine cabinet? Think again, if your first instinct is to flush expired or unused medications down a toilet. Chemicals in prescription a...