Cook County
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Sex offenders at large?Sep 16, 2007 11:00 pm - The whereabouts of more than 8 percent of the sex offenders in Illinois -- and a good portion of those in the suburbs -- is uncertain, a Daily Herald analysis shows. An ...
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Historic Palatine home needs new oneSep 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Walking through this old Palatine home is like taking a step back in time. As the original maple floors creak beneath you, there's no mistaking the historical authentici...
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Therapy optional for adult sex offendersSep 16, 2007 11:00 pm - One of the ironies of Illinois' correctional system results in some sex offenders never receiving a minute of corrective therapy to ward off repeat offenses. State guide...
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Energy-filled Catholic movement growing in numbersSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - With his eyes closed and arms outstretched, Mauricio Mendoza is deep in prayer. The Elgin resident speaks softly in an unrecognizable language. His body shake...
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Hillary's high school pals rallySep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - In the mid-'60s, they voted her Most Likely to Succeed. These days -- their hair a little grayer, the stakes a little higher but their faith in their high school classma...
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Teen spends summer volunteering with kids at Arlington ParkSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Sleeping late, afternoons at the beach, sports and hanging out with friends at the mall are all typical activities for teens during summer. Summer school or a part-time ...
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Crime team nets awardSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The Major Case Assistance Team -- an army of top detectives and technicians called on to untangle the Northwest suburbs' grisliest crimes -- is the recipient of a "Stars...
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Payton fundraiser a real rushSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Steve Nusser grew up watching Walter Payton set the record for career rushing yards -- 16,726 -- during his days with the Chicago Bears. On Saturday, the 38-year-old Nus...
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Proposal to limit municipal primaries faces oppositionSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Provisions in an already controversial Senate bill sent to the governor's desk likely would reduce the number of municipal primary elections. "That particular provision...
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Liberians safe from forced return, for nowSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Joseph Dahnweih couldn't go back. Time had taught him that. With an ailing wife and little hope of work in a country where eight of 10 people are unemployed, Dahnweih kn...