DuPage County
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Naperville father thanks 911 caller who tried to get helpAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The call came too late, but a Naperville man whose family died in a weekend fire said Wednesday he wants to thank the passing motorist who tried to get help. "At least ...
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Elburn Days features two firstsAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Look to the community stage to see a lot of local talent at the 78th annual Elburn Days this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St. This year's fe...
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Rising, even record ACT scores talliedAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Naperville North High School and Lisle's Benet Academy are celebrating record ACT scores this year. Three other area schools -- Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley and Wau...
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Sara Lee turnaround plan gains momentumAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Food maker Sara Lee Corp. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit soared, and executives pointed to the success of a turnaround plan that has helped sales rise in nearl...
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Guardian issue keeps student out of Dist. 211 schoolAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The home 14-year-old Cordeirdre Mitchell has come to know is a crime-infested area of Milwaukee where she, her mother and three brothers live on public assistance. Wanti...
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View vintage bikes during show, swap meetAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A combination of nostalgic and historic bicycles will be on display Sunday when Village CycleSport in Arlington Heights hosts its third annual Classic Bicycle Show & Swa...
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Briefs: Cardboard boat raceAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Fox Valley United Way is looking for teams to participate in its 5th annual What Floats Your Cardboard Boat Race! Aug. 25. Both human- and mechanically-powered boats, al...
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Judge urges U-46 suit settlementAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - •Lawyer reveals crux of settlement terms.> A federal judge on Wednesday strongly advised the lawyers in the Elgin Area School District U-46 racial bias lawsuit to discus...
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Briefs: Wynnchurch buys Wisconsin firmAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - ROSEMONT -- Wynnchurch Capital, a Rosemont-based private equity firm, said Wednesday it purchased a majority interest in Webex Inc., headquartered in Neenah, Wis., a des...
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Emotion, conflict help put life in budget storiesAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Budget stories always present a quandary for newspapers. On one hand, tracking how governments spend tax money is one of the most important things we do in a democracy....