Cook County
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Metra says rails are safe; investigation continuesSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Metra officials say riders should not be concerned about the possibility of additional track sabotage as the FBI probes the removal of rail spikes from train tracks on C...
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Barrington church celebrates 1847 birthSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - The Rev. Zina Jacque says the Community Church of Barrington reminds her of an old, majestic oak tree. "It has deep roots," Jacque said. The church, which is older than ...
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Briefs: Oakton trustee resignsSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Oakton trustee resigns: Oakton Community College is seeking a new trustee after the resignation of Trustee Michael Collins. Collins, who began his term in spring 2005, i...
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Ratification of teacher deal far from sure thing in U-46Sep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - A narrow majority of Elgin Area School District U-46 union leaders voted to accept the proposed teacher contract presented to them Wednesday, setting the stage for a pot...
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'The birth of crisis management'Sep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Seven murders caused by cyanide-laced Tylenol 25 years ago occurred within a few miles -- Chicago and its suburbs -- yet the ramifications to American businesses and ret...
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Yoo's game hits new levelSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - In some cases, being a sophomore on a varsity team is the sign of a special athlete. In the case of Conant's Kris Yoo, it's something special for the entire girls golf t...
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Mmmm, always room for another chocolate festivalSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Chocolate lovers will be adding another date to their calendars. They already flock to Long Grove early each May for their annual Chocolate Festival and now Mount Prospe...
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Mom rallies crib owners in lawsuitSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Amber Spitzer learned her daughter's crib had been recalled shortly after she laid 1-year-old Briana down for a nap. "My heart stopped," Spitzer said. "I ran to wake her...
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Briefs: Former Bear joins with Fitwize 4 KidsSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - SCHAUMBURG -- Former Chicago Bears football player Otis Wilson is now a co-owner in the Fitwize 4 Kids Schaumburg Studio, 140C S. Roselle Road. Fitwize 4 Kids offers hea...
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Palatine, Hersey take division titlesSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - The Palatine girls cross country team looks to be right on schedule. The Pirates took second at their own invitational Saturday and followed it up by securing the Mid-S...