Cook County
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Free program on insulating homes at Des Plaines libraryFeb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Deep Green Committee and Smart Sealed, a company that does insulation, will conduct a free program on insulating homes at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the...
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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 ...