Cook County
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Arlington Heights man convicted in cop-dragging caseFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - A 36-year-old Arlington Heights man was convicted of trying to kill a Chicago police officer by dragging him from his car and running him over in the city’s Rush Street ...
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Social Security just a political programFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - I read with interest that the Senate is not quite as stupid as the members of the House of Representatives. Of course, they just haven’t caved in yet. Most everyone agr...
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Chicago Bar Association releases judicial recommendationsFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - The Chicago Bar Association has released its evaluations of judicial candidates for the Illinois Supreme Court, First District Appellate Court, and Cook County Circuit C...
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Understand the real breast cancer causesFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - If Planned Parenthood and Susan G. Komen were really in the business of “saving lives,” as they proclaim, they would inform women of the best ways to prevent breast canc...
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Being a mentor rewarding beyond words, reporter saysFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - Nick Larsen is a bright 17-year-old who loves playing video games and romping around with his German shepherd, Bear. We haven't always been brothers — but we always will...
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Des Plaines approves more funding for generator rebatesFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines city council this week allocated an additional $52,000 for the home generator assistance program — totaling $102,000 in funding this year — to satisfy al...
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HandsOn Suburban Chicago taking nominations for Impact AwardsFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - HandsOn Suburban Chicago, formerly known as the Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago, is currently seeking community members and local organizations to nominat...
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Donate used books for needy students in Dist. 300Feb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - Do you have gently used books that are taking up space on your bookshelves or in the attic? The Westfield Community School Parent Teacher Organization and the Jacobs Hi...
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Schaumburg park will mark your memoriesFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - The Schaumburg Park Foundation is offering area residents the chance to weave their personal milestones or memories of loved ones into one of the most scenic sections of...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters seeking suburban volunteersFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - Each year, more than 1,700 children in the Chicago region benefit from having a caring adult in their lives, thanks to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. This year i...