Cook County
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Briefs: Hastert won't quit soonSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Congressman Dennis Hastert said Tuesday he still hasn't decided whether he'll vacate his seat before his term ends in January 2009, but scoffed at speculation he might q...
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Hanover Park woman sues over crib recallSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - A Chicago-area woman who bought a crib that was later part of a major recall has sued its maker, Simplicity, and retailer Target. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal co...
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Families in bias case want settlement talks with U-46Sep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The lawyer for the families accusing Elgin Area School District U-46 of racial bias has asked a judge to force the district to join court-supervised settlement talks. Th...
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Second of two bank robbers pleads guiltySep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The second of two men accused of a February bank robbery in Hoffman Estates pleaded guilty today. Allen Hudson, 40, of Calumet City and Andra Davis, 36, of Chicago were ...
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Briefs: Cabela's plans grand openingSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - HOFFMAN ESTATES -- Cabela's, an outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is planning its grand-opening Oct. 5-14 at its 185,000-square-foot superstore in the Prai...
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Teens want to fill pantry shelves all year longSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - A group of local teens gathered last week armed with lots of energy and some pretty lofty goals. Standing in the confines of the Palatine Township Food Pantry, the teens...
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Mount Carmel hangs on in 8ASep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The top teams stayed the same in all eight classes in The Associated Press statewide rankings for high school football released Tuesday. In 8A, Mount Carmel (5-0) rallie...
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Prairie Center gala blends music, food and artSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Supporters of Schaumburg's Prairie Center for the Arts were in a quandary. Do they head first to the plaza to hear the 10-piece salsa band Banda Rik or head inside to he...
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Three-car crash sends seven people to hospitalSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Seven people were sent to the hospital, including one man who was taken by helicopter, after a crash Tuesday in Hanover Park. Emergency officials responded to the three-...
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IHSA plans week devoted to showcasing school activitiesSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Participation in activities is a valuable part of the overall high school experience. Young people learn lifelong lessons as important as those taught in the classroom. ...