Cook County
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Software glitches delay 911 response in Northwest suburbsJul 10, 2012 2:25 pm - Glitches with a new software program used by Northwest Central Dispatch System for routing emergency calls to fire and police departments caused a 14 minute delay Sunday...
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New president aims to boost SBA's voice in governmentJul 10, 2012 2:00 pm - Though the economy has changed since the Schaumburg Business Association was created in 2001, the organization's new president believes its role remains the same. “You j...
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Legislation will open electrical aggregation to residents in unincorporated areasJul 10, 2012 11:55 am - If you live in an unincorporated area, you’ve been on the outside looking in as many communities cut deals for cheaper electricity. However, that will change with new le...
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‘Selfless’ Cook County assistant public defender diesJul 10, 2012 11:46 am - A tireless advocate for indigent clients who colleagues affectionately dubbed “bulldog,” Cook County Assistant Public Defender Kathy Ward died Monday after a long illnes...
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Beaubien's candidacy in 52nd House race challengedJul 10, 2012 11:00 am - Republican David McSweeney is challenging the candidacy of independent Dee Beaubien in the race for the 52nd House District seat previously held by her late husband, Mar...
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Polish fugitive living in suburbs deported on racketeering chargesJul 10, 2012 11:00 am - A Polish national living in Arlington Heights was deported and turned over to Polish law enforcement officials Tuesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enfo...
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Rolling Meadows judge retires, but not for longJul 10, 2012 8:00 am - Cook County Judge James Etchingham retired Monday after nearly 18 years on the bench. Today he goes back to work, practicing law with his brother Joseph Etchingham in th...
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Listen up at Taste of ChicagoJul 10, 2012 6:00 am - Whether you like pop, rock, R&B or alternative, the taste buds for your ears are in for a treat at this year's Taste of Chicago. The fest starts Wednesday, July 11, and...
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Nekritz: Pension reform might wait until lame duck sessionJul 10, 2012 5:30 am - Illinois state Rep. Elaine Nekritz doesn’t expect lawmakers to act on pension reform until after the Nov. 6 general election, though Gov. Pat Quinn said they should be r...
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Buffalo Grove residents thankful for response to brush fireJul 10, 2012 5:30 am - As Susan Zerin looks out from the backyard of her Buffalo Grove home Monday morning, she sees acres of bare, blackened earth, singed trees and a half dozen crews cleanin...