Cook County
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Why are suburban schools starting so early?Aug 13, 2012 2:00 pm - If it feels like school is starting even earlier than usual this year, it's not your imagination. For at least 20 years, most suburban schools have opened in August. Thi...
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Atkore 3Q net sales increase $11 millionAug 13, 2012 9:51 am - Global manufacturer Atkore International Holdings Inc., based in Harvey, reported net sales for the third fiscal increased $11 million primarily due to increased demand ...
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Dawn Patrol: Arlington Hts. woman killed; woman tried luring boysAug 13, 2012 5:00 am - Arlington Heights woman dies in crash A 68-year-old Arlington Heights woman was killed in a crash in northern McHenry County Saturday, according to police. Sharon L...
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Weekend in Review: Talent winners; Olympics endAug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Prospect Hts. man's 72-year softball career over At age 82, Ken Black of Prospect Heights has played organized baseball for an amazing 72 years. “He lives, drinks, ...
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Puerto Rican heritage on proud display at Elgin’s BoriquaFestAug 11, 2012 7:00 pm - The game of dominoes might be just a fun family pastime for most people, but to Alfredo “Cuco” Garcia of Elgin it is serious business. Garcia, the director of the domino...
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Harper swears in new student trusteeAug 11, 2012 1:05 pm - For years, Clara Moravec has shined in her role as a middle hitter on the volleyball court — first at Jacobs High School in Algonquin and now at Harper College. This sum...
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ECC to welcome new students Aug. 17Aug 11, 2012 1:04 pm - Submitted by ECC New Elgin Community College students will preview the college experience both academically and socially during a series of events on Friday, Aug. 17. T...
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No rain, no problem for some construction projectsAug 11, 2012 7:59 am - The ongoing drought has been terrible for the farming business, but some who work in road construction have actually benefited from this summer’s extra dry weather. Ryan...
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Lombard fire survivor awake but ‘struggling,’ dad saysAug 11, 2012 7:59 am - Dad calls it a ‘wrong place, wrong time’ tragedy
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Aurora mom brings fight against fake drugs to TVAug 11, 2012 7:58 am - Minutes into the second season premiere of “Crime Inc.” on CNBC, Aurora mom Karen Dobner sums up the business of synthetic marijuana. “They don’t care about killing kids...