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Village forbids BB guns in publicAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Bye-bye, BB guns. Air rifles and BB guns have been banned for public use in Villa Park due to concerns that they too closely resemble real guns. To illustrate what Villa...
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Latest plans for Ogden Avenue push access, enhancementAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Access and beautification are the key points to the most recent draft of the Ogden Avenue enhancement plans in Naperville. Planners are pushing for greater pedestrian ac...
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Mattel defends its toy safety measures
Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- With its reputation bruised by the second major recall of Chinese-made toys tainted with lead paint in a matter of two weeks, Mattel Inc. on Tuesday defended...
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ECC student services available SaturdaysAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Most student services at Elgin Community College will be open Saturday for the convenience of students unable to come to the main campus at other times. Registration, a...
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Gail Borden Library work will go onAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library officials say they now are eyeing the end of the year to begin construction of a new branch on Elgin's west side. Officials say they had hoped...
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ACT scores climb, but not college readinessAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Six years after Illinois required that all high school juniors take a college entrance exam, state ACT scores plateaued at last year's record high and more students grad...
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No longer scary, Marilyn Manson falls on hard timesAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Reality check time: Marilyn Manson is as threatening to America's children as the Son of Svengoolie. Feel better? With entertainment of the "Hostel" and "Saw" variety be...
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Frustration grows at Utah mine site
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Council supports pet ban at festivalAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Next week, Palatine's elected officials will consider banning pets at the annual Street Fest later this month. The dog issue was brought up at a meeting Monday night, af...
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6 Palestinians die in Gaza