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Elgin library board goes with geothermalNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library officials have warmed yet again to the idea of installing a geothermal energy system at their new branch library. The library board voted 6-0 ...
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Note review means progress, but it's unlikely we'll learn muchNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The disclosure of the CIA's "Family Jewels," this is not. Still, the impending release of nearly 40 years' worth of closed-session meeting minutes from Elgin Area School...
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Donate gifts for soldiers at church choir concertNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - A local choir and VFW post have joined forces to help U.S. troops serving abroad this holiday season get the things they need. The Spirit of Life Chorus and the Des Plai...
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GPS helps cities catch employees goofing off
Nov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - ISLIP, N.Y. -- GPS tracking devices installed on government-issue vehicles are helping communities around the country reduce waste and abuse, in part by catching employe...
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Oberweis dumps helicopter for fireplace in new TV spotNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Jim Oberweis has traded in his helicopter flying over Soldier Field for a cozy spot in front of a roaring fireplace. But the conservative Republican's message is the sam...
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Schools' hard work pays off with Blue Ribbons honorsNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - When a hometown school gets national recognition for outstanding achievement, that's good news. It's even better news when two local schools are chosen. Last month in Ro...
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Fire guts Carpentersville homeNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Carpentersville firefighters Thursday were investigating the cause of a fire that gutted a house on the village's east side. The blaze was reported at 10:26 a.m. at the ...
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Nicarico jury to hear about defendant's role in '85 murderNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Prosecutors may disclose details of Brian Dugan's murder of a LaSalle County girl during his pending trial into the abduction, rape and slaying of 10-year-old Jeanine Ni...
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Briefs: Drop a coin in the kettleNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns will start the St. Charles Salvation Army's Red Kettle charity collection from noon to 1 p.m. today at Starbucks, State and Third streets, Genev...
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Police beatNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Geneva • Twenty bottles of fragrances valued at $1,094 were stolen at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 from Ulta, 1560 S. Randall Road. • An outside garbage container was set on fire abou...