Kane County
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Volunteers help Rockford flood victims clean upAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - All it took was an e-mail popping up to inspire about 25 people to abandon summer weekend plans for barbecues or swimming. Instead, they chose to wade in water and debri...
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The past, present and future of Randall RoadAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The view along north Randall Road has changed dramatically this summer. Here's a look at some of the changes: Out with the old The Teeple Barn, which collapsed in June, ...
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High school football -- the talk of the townAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - It's great to be back to share each Sunday in the prep sports section, but ... this isn't the column I intended to write. All summer, I looked forward to high school foo...
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Manhunt follows Elgin carjackingAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Two Chicago men are in custody after a carjacking Saturday in Elgin led to a manhunt by air and ground. Elgin police and Kane County sheriff's deputies were called for a...
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Huntley, Cary-Grove open soccer season with winsAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Huntley kicked off the 2007 boys soccer season Saturday by defeating Westminster Christian (0-2) at the St. Edward Tournament. Niko Carbonara scored the lone goal of the...
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Movers and ShakersAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Darren Szrom was appointed vice president of marketing and communication at the Schaumburg-based Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute. He has extensive experience in...
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We need leadership on important issuesAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - When Lincoln was president in 1864 we know there was an awful war going on. He was pressured heavily by his GOP associates to step aside and not run for a second term be...
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Palatine woman, fellow quilters put hobby to good useAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - It's all good when you can parlay a hobby or interest into a gift that helps others. Dotty VanDerripe of Palatine has done just that. "As a group of quilters it's nice t...
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Cops get craftier about catching speeders -- who get craftier about dodging trapsAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Jostling to pull in front of each other in the territorial fight over the open road, suburban drivers and police are often locked in a battle of wits. Now, they are find...
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Preparing to soarAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - As a teenager, Rolando Torres of Elgin says he was so busy with homework that he simply didn't have time to become an Eagle Scout. He doesn't want his son, Alex, to face...