Cook County
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There’s intolerance in ‘happy holidays’Dec 22, 2011 4:00 am - It’s that time of year again when store clerks and even strangers on the street wish each of us “happy holidays.” You see, they dare not risk “offending” anyone by sayin...
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Arlington Heights family collects for soldiersDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - As families celebrate the homecomings of soldiers returning from Iraq, Dawn Hedrick wants people to remember that for many, the war isn’t over yet. For those with family...
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Chicago cardinal compares gay rights groups to KKKDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Chicago Cardinal Francis George is drawing criticism after comparing the gay rights movement to the Ku Klux Klan. George was asked during an interview on WFLD-TV what he...
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Today will be busiest at O'HareDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - An estimated 2.7 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of Chicago airports through Christmas and New Year's Day. Chicago airport officials say Thursday is th...
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Schaumburg grinch who stole Christmas presents caughtDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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6 Illinois fire departments get federal grantsDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Six Illinois fire departments have been awarded federal grants to help buy equipment and vehicles and for additional training. In all, more than $757,000 will go to the ...
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ComEd announces Northwest suburban upgrade projectsDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - ComEd Thursday announced several infrastructure upgrades in the Northwest suburbs aimed at reducing the frequency and duration of power outages. Crews will be replacing ...
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Mount Prospect woman’s request deferredDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - The efforts of Mount Prospect resident Nanci Koschman to have a special prosecutor investigate her son’s death have been postponed until Jan. 4. During a hearing on Thur...
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No video yet of Barrington Hills meetingsDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - By a tie vote, the Barrington Hills village board this week narrowly rejected upgrading its meetings’ audio webcasts to video. While the board did vote in favor of a $5,...
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Elgin police reportsDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.