Cook County
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Suburbs getting more property taxesFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - At a time when property values have gone down considerably, many suburbs have sharply increased how much they're receiving in property taxes. More than two dozen towns t...
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Noland for Senate Dist. 22, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - In the Democratic primary for Illinois Senate District 22, incumbent Michael Noland, who was first elected in 2006, is challenged by a political newcomer, Tim Elenz. The...
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Get your family heirloom appraised at Elgin libraryFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - When Mark Moran walked into an antique shop for the first time in 1973, it changed his future. In the last 40 years, the Wisconsin man has transitioned from collecting t...
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Des Plaines removing infested ash treesFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Des Plaines will be removing several ash trees from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, along Wolf Road, between Rand Road and Cumberland Circle, because of emerald ash bo...
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Dawn Patrol: Bad news for Aurora transition center, good news for BlackhawksFeb 21, 2012 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn's proposed facility cuts reach into Aurora. Corey Crawford was impressive in the net for the Blackhawks. And a trial date has been set for an Elgin teen accused of murder.
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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...