McHenry County
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Seized vehicles a real steal for high bidderAug 07, 2007 11:00 pm - Some enterprising person may soon acquire a used vehicle at a truly affordable price. Sugar Grove's village board passed Tuesday an ordinance declaring six vehicles as s...
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Des Plaines riverwalk idea gains funding, footingAug 07, 2007 11:00 pm - A wave of federal money is expected to give Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia's riverwalk project a needed $1 million boost. As he awaits word on other grant money the city...
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52 great things about Lake County according to Bill GentesAug 05, 2007 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is another installment in our weekly series highlighting what people like about living in Lake County. This week, we asked that question of Round Lak...
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Mall stores get ready for fallAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - As temperatures soar and shoppers spend more time at the pool and less at the mall, retailers are preparing for fall. The summer months are traditionally slower at area ...
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County warns of bats with rabiesAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - The new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," might be filming in Chicago, but Kane County residents should be aware of bats living much closer to home. A rabid bat was found...
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Business briefsAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Harvard EDC site wins national award HARVARD -- The Harvard Economic Development Corp.'s (HEDC) web site was recognized by Ecodevdirectory.com, an international consulti...
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Rediscovering faith in his fellow manAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - I am encouraged by reading so many letters that reflect a so-called "right-wing" point of view. But lately, letters like Rebekah Towers' "Lack of parenting source of pro...
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Day 1: SnoozapaloozaAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - "Hustle, hustle, hustle, grind, grind, grind," chanted the London rapper M.I.A. in the late afternoon Friday. "Why does everyone got hustle on their mind?" Her topic was...
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New law meant to improve safety around damsAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Getting too close to your favorite suburban river dam now could cost you $2,500 and up to a year behind bars. New legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Rod Blagojevich cr...
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Saturday SoapboxAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Doing it right matters: For the fourth year in a row, the village of Huntley won a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government F...