Kendall County
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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...
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Metra scrutinizing $7.5 million Hastert got for Oswego extensionJun 15, 2015 5:30 am - Among all the flak flying around former Speaker Dennis Hastert, one piece of significant news emerged unrelated to his indictment for lying to the FBI. Metra Chairman Ma...
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Aurora residents get first look at $28 million libraryJun 14, 2015 1:00 am - As the doors to the new Richard and Gina Santori Aurora Public Library opened Sunday, so too will the minds and imaginations of all its patrons, officials hope. Mayor To...
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Severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 for Kane, Kendall countiesJun 08, 2015 1:00 am - The National Weather Service's latest severe thunderstorm warning is for Kane and Kendall counties until 5:30 p.m. A warning for northeastern Cook County and DuPage ...
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Suburban businesses battling Blackhawks for attentionJun 06, 2015 1:00 am - The Tampa Bay Lightning aren't the only ones in for a beating at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks today. There are chilled Thai lobster spring rolls that will likely ...
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Lawmakers might not have a budget, but per diem costs are downJun 03, 2015 5:30 am - While the Illinois General Assembly might have wrapped up its session Sunday without resolving the state's budget problems, taxpayers can take solace in one thing: Per d...
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Why suburban public pools cost taxpayers an extra $3.3 millionMay 27, 2015 5:30 am - Taxpayers in at least 30 suburban park districts and municipalities will spend more than $3.3 million to cover public pool operations even if they never dip a toe in the...