Cook County
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Elgin to smooth out Kimball Street bridge bumpsFeb 21, 2012 10:00 pm - The city of Elgin has politely asked drivers for forgiveness since creating bumps in the Kimball Street bridge early in 2011 to keep the pavement together. But the “Pard...
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Wheaton woman working to let a “hero” rest in peaceFeb 21, 2012 10:00 pm - Heidi Quitter says she won't be able to live with herself if she doesn't give a proper burial to the man who lost his life saving hers. Sitting on the bed she shares wit...
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Dawn Patrol: Apartment fire, stabbing arrestFeb 21, 2012 4:00 am - Mount Prospect fire leaves 12 apartments uninhabitable Mount Prospect fire officials continue to investigate a blaze that displaced residents of 12 apartment units ...
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Elgin woman's mission is to help feral catsFeb 21, 2012 12:00 am - When Donna Leetz moved to Elgin in 2003, wild cats were already in residence on her property. They were eating out of the garbage can and scavenging what they could to s...
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Elgin police kill pit bull after it attacked dogFeb 21, 2012 12:00 am - Elgin police shot and killed a violent pit bull Monday after it attacked a neighbor’s dog. The dog, which was found liable for dangerous behavior in another incident ju...
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Taxpayers need an advocate, tooFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Our current administration has appointed a new position of “advocate of illegal immigration.” How about an advocate for the American taxpayer? My wife and I have worked ...
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Meacham Road expansion stirs residents in Rolling MeadowsFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - More than 60 residents filled the Rolling Meadows council chambers on Tuesday to hear an update on, and speak out against, a possible plan to expand Meacham Road. Rolli...
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Feed Lords Park Zoo bison Feb. 25Feb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Get an up-close and personal look at the bison, deer and elk at the Lords Park Zoo on Saturday, Feb. 25. Meet at the Elgin Public Museum for a short introduction and aft...
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Marengo man sentenced to 12 years for Streamwood home invasion, standoffFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - A Marengo man who held his ex-girlfriend and three other people hostage in her Streamwood home in 2010 was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday. Lawrence Cottone Jr.,...
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Real sentiments of Quinn showing?Feb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Who knew? Recently, our own Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Incompetent, said, “If you save one life you save the world.” The man is a pro-lifer. Dave Van Singel Long Grove ...