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Bush takes swing at air traffic
Nov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- In a year of record delays, President Bush stepped forward Thursday to try to speed American air travelers to their Thanksgiving gatherings and back home o...
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Mom pleads not guilty of harming sonNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - A Round Lake Beach woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges she broke her infant son's arm. Ofelia Sanchez, 32, faces a mandatory prison sentence of six to 30 years ...
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McHenry County betting on new casinosNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - McHenry County officials no longer have to worry about keeping a poker face when they talk about gambling expansion plans. Fed up with the state's worst traffic congesti...
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Des Plaines plans big welcome to the holidaysNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - With a flick of the switch, the holiday season in Des Plaines will begin. The Des Plaines Holiday Lighting Ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 30 in Metropolitan Square dow...
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Views differ on value of TIF districtsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A series of votes earlier this week at the Wheeling village board meeting sparked discussion on the pros and cons of tax increment financing districts, or TIFs. Rich Ros...
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Pace OKs service cuts if transit deal falls throughNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Pace officials Wednesday approved sweeping service cuts and fare hikes set for Jan. 1 unless lawmakers approve a tax hike bailout in time. The 2008 budget calls for elim...
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How many inspections are too many?Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - While municipal inspectors are vital to ensuring that a newly built home is safe and solid, no standard exists to determine how many are needed to handle a major buildin...
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Police beatNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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Coroner's jury declares fight death a homicideNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Relatives of Troy Simms, a 42-year-old who died Oct. 1 after a fight in an Elgin apartment, say they hope a Kane County coroner's jury ruling will lead to justice for hi...
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Streamwood cops seek armed robberNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Streamwood police are looking for a man who held up a local gas station Wednesday night. According to police reports, a male in his 40s walked into the Citgo gas station...