Kendall County
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Aurora Planned Parenthood facility target of anti-abortion groupsJul 28, 2015 1:00 am - As Planned Parenthood struggles to explain its practice of acquiring the tissues of aborted fetuses for medical research, several Illinois-based anti-abortion groups are...
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Dawn Patrol: History of racism in county where Bland died; Houston's daughter deadJul 27, 2015 5:00 am - Sandra Bland case: Texas county haunted by past racism A troubling tradition of racial strife has resurfaced in Waller County, Texas, since a black woman from Naper...
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Despite progress, heroin fight in suburbs far from overJul 18, 2015 1:00 am - More lives are being saved, but addiction isn't slowing down
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How 71% of Elgin tourism bureau's costs went to salaries, travelJul 15, 2015 5:30 am - Every time someone spends the night at an Elgin hotel, half the taxes paid on that room are intended to help fund local tourism initiatives. But a Daily Herald analysis ...
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How the Pledge of Allegiance has changed since 1892Jul 04, 2015 1:00 am - The Pledge of Allegiance is as much a part of American tradition as July Fourth fireworks, parades and barbecues. Congress opens sessions by reciting the pledge and sev...
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8 ways to be safe during July, the deadliest monthJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - July is the deadliest month of the year when it comes to preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Why? There are more fatal car crashes, drownings a...
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employeeJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - As Peter Murphy's taxpayer-funded salary nears $400,000, the cost of his eventual public pension grows with it. Last year, in addition to his $360,000 salary — more than...
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Heavy-rain warnings, flood watches canceledJun 23, 2015 1:00 am - Heavy storms feared for Wednesday night into Thursday morning appear to be steering south, so The National Weather Service has canceled its warnings. A flash flood watch...
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New round of storms could hit the suburbs this eveningJun 22, 2015 1:00 am - Widespread severe weather is possible this evening throughout the suburbs, the National Weather service says - including a tornado watch for Kane and Kendall counties un...
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If towns want Metra, they need funding planJun 17, 2015 11:00 pm - Who can blame some people in Oswego and Yorkville for wanting Metra in town? The train service, for all its recent faults and fare hikes, offers a decent commuting alter...