Cook County
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Maple sugar-making demos in SchaumburgMar 09, 2012 11:00 am - The Schaumburg Park District is holding its annual maple sugar-making demonstrations this month, one as a specific two-day event and the other as a bookable educational ...
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Des Plaines alderman says residents could save on electric billsMar 09, 2012 10:00 am - Des Plaines residents could get a discount on their electric bills by switching energy suppliers through a program offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Des Plaines...
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Mailing adds to mudslinging in board of review raceMar 09, 2012 4:30 am - Mud continues to fly in the Republican primary race for the District 1 seat on the Cook County Board of Review. A recent salvo came from Sean Morrison, a Palos Park busi...
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Mariano's Fresh Market boosting towns' sales tax numbersMar 09, 2012 4:30 am - Employees call midafternoon the quiet time at Mariano's Fresh Market in Vernon Hills, yet seven of the 13 main checkouts are open and humming. “I can tell this store has...
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Give elected officials just one termMar 09, 2012 4:00 am - Is it any wonder why 46 percent (249 out of 535) members of Congress are millionaires? In the past six years, the average American’s net worth has dropped 8 percent whil...
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Why wait another year for tax reform?Mar 09, 2012 4:00 am - Once again our governing bodies have had a financial shortfall. As usual, the cry “Close the tax loopholes” goes out. Before pointing fingers at the taxpayers, ask who w...
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Patlak a dedicated public servantMar 09, 2012 4:00 am - As early primary voting begins, I feel compelled to share with your readers the positive experiences that my taxpayers and I have had in our interfacing with Dan Patlak,...
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A little cooperation goes a long wayMar 09, 2012 4:00 am - Desperate times may call for desperate measures, but sometimes thoughtful planning and a spirit of cooperation go a long way. We’ve been seeing more of that type of thin...
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Disciplinary hearing set for Des Plaines officersMar 08, 2012 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines fire and police commission will conduct a disciplinary hearing Monday for one of two police officers the city wants to fire. Acting City Manager Jason Sl...
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Dawn Patrol: Ban on cellphones while driving moves; All-Area basketball teamsMar 08, 2012 10:00 pm - Statewide ban on talking on phone while driving moves forward A statewide ban on talking on the phone while driving without a hands-free device is inching closer to...