Cook County
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Objection to Arlington Hts. man’s candidacy overturnedJul 05, 2012 1:31 pm - Democrats will indeed have a candidate to challenge Republican state Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights in the November election. The Cook County Clerk’s electoral b...
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Hot or cold? Outdoor workers can do without either oneJul 05, 2012 10:00 am - When it comes to sweltering heat or blistering cold, is there a lesser of two evils? Not necessarily, say people who work outdoors — they both stink in their own specia...
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Despite laws, illegal fireworks easily bring dangerJul 05, 2012 10:00 am - Besides noticing the usual vigilance for drunken driving and seat belt-wearing that Illinois State Police troopers employ this time of year, drivers pulled over near the...
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Three possible heat deaths reported in areaJul 05, 2012 9:15 am - Medical officials are warning people to take extra care to avoid the excessive heat after three potential heat-related deaths in Lake and Cook counties in the last three...
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Dawn Patrol: Kane County coroner dies; Long Grove wildfire; more hot tempsJul 05, 2012 5:00 am - Kane County coroner dies Kane County Coroner Chuck West died early Wednesday from complications from a liver transplant. He was 69. West was facing misconduct charg...
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Temperature ties O'Hare's record high at 102Jul 04, 2012 7:00 pm - Wednesday's scorching heat was a test of endurance for festgoers and parade watchers — and those who've been without power for days after Sunday's storms. It's even prom...
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Northwest suburban celebrations honor tradition, start a new oneJul 04, 2012 6:00 pm - It's a good thing that many of Arlington Heights' trees are as old as the village itself. The towering structures each provided refuge for dozens of people who lined the...
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Dawn Patrol: Hot 100 today; fireworks cancellationsJul 04, 2012 5:00 am - 100 degrees a possibility today Temperatures are expected to climb to 100 degrees today and could threaten the all-time high for the recorded history of Independenc...
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The hottest July 4 on record? 100 in forecast, worse ThursdayJul 04, 2012 12:00 am - Temperatures are expected to climb to 100 degrees today and could threaten the all-time high for the recorded history of Independence Day, which was 102 set back in 1919...
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Vacationers hit the road without a hit to the walletJul 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Wanderlust is back again, thanks to some relief at the pump. Travel is spiking this July 4th with 42.3 million people taking a trip 50 miles or more from home during the...