Cook County
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Des Plaines denies group home’s expansion requestFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines City Council Monday night denied a conditional use permit for a group home to expand after neighbors voiced concerns about how the business is run. The g...
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Norwegian scholarships:Feb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships and cash prizes to students of Norwegian heritage residing in the counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane,...
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Letting motorcycles drive through red raises safety debateFeb 06, 2012 10:00 pm - Illinois' new law allowing motorcyclists to drive through red lights after stopping is drawing some questions because of its vagueness. Motorcyclists now may proceed aft...
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‘Really necessary’ to stop tax sharing? YesFeb 06, 2012 5:00 am - Yes, the decision not to renew the arrangement where half the taxes received from the Elk Grove portion of the Schaumburg Township Library District was remitted to the E...
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Grateful to RMHS on children’s behalfFeb 06, 2012 5:00 am - As our third child prepares to graduate this spring from Rolling Meadows High School, I just wanted to say thank you. I want to say thank you to the entire faculty and s...
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Generosity means a lot to needy familiesFeb 06, 2012 5:00 am - Schaumburg Township would like to extend a warm and highly deserving thank you to the community for their generosity and thoughtfulness this past holiday season to the t...
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Losing her beloved library on May 1Feb 06, 2012 5:00 am - As of May 1, 2012, because of library officials, I am losing my library. In my 14 years, I went to my first story time, attended the science and magic programs (which in...
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Prospect Heights again weighs whether to try home ruleFeb 06, 2012 4:30 am - Home rule communities can impose and raise property taxes that nonhome rule cities cannot, but most come up with other taxes that keep property taxes lower, say experts ...
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Chicago Auto Show roars into townFeb 06, 2012 4:30 am - Don't feel inadequate, I told the Honda Civic hatchback as it sputtered along in the wake of a Land Rover. It's the year of the car. Don't believe me? Check out the Ch...
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Safe, legal abortions are about accessFeb 06, 2012 4:00 am - Safe, legal abortions are about access Recent media attention on abortion rates and decreases has been informative; however, some very important points are missed. ...