Cook County
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Arlington Heights set to launch ‘no idling’ campaignFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Arlington Heights could begin a “no idling” education campaign to discourage drivers from leaving their cars running while they sit parked. The effort, if there’s suppor...
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My best valentine: Readers tell us who is in their heartsFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - We asked readers to share their valentine stories with us and you obliged with some really remarkable essays. What follows are love stories — some in the traditional sen...
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Schaumburg District 54 wins grant for Chinese programFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 has received a $75,000 grant for the expansion of its Chinese language immersion program from the Illinois State Board of Educ...
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Rosemont’s Allstate Arena wins EPA award for green effortsFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - In 2010, the Allstate Arena in Rosemont amassed 73 tons of recyclable material, generating 50 percent less trash for landfills than it did in 2009. Because of that and s...
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State grants to libraries will pay for technology, other upgradesFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - With the state of Illinois still mired in a financial morass, many library officials weren’t counting on the annual grants distributed by Secretary of State Jesse White....
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Demolition begins for 'Blues Brothers' mallFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - The mall made famous for its high-speed demise in “The Blues Brothers” movie is meeting its real-life end. The movie's chase scene had cars smashing through Dixie Square...
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Barrington business holds paper goods driveFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Jay and Leslie Eiring, the owners of bathhaus in Barrington, are hosting a paper goods drive for the Cuba Township Food Pantry through Feb. 28. They welcome the communi...
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Second-chance candidates get their shot on March 20Feb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - This year, 8th District congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth is avoiding using words like “fight” and “war” in her campaign. Her opponent in the March 20 Democratic p...
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‘It’s Love, Lust and Divas’ with Elgin OperaFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Submitted by Elgin Opera Enjoy a valentine-themed recital featuring singers from Elgin Opera and beyond in “Love, Lust and Divas.” The “music of love” will be presented ...
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Empty promises? Just press ‘mute’Feb 14, 2012 4:00 am - I like to watch the evening news to stay informed about what’s happening in the world. But when the politicians come on with their big egos and promise things that they ...