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Huntley school board OKs time limits on discussionsNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - When the Huntley Unit District 158 school board adjourned last week's meeting, it was 12:57 a.m. The board meeting started in closed session at 5:30 p.m. -- almost seve...
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Women's Army Corps leader makes history with star rankNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - In June 1970, Col. Elizabeth Hoisington made history with her promotion to brigadier general. She was the first woman from the Women's Army Corps to attain star rank, an...
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A tall order for new leaderNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - David Hall knows being a judge is no easy job. As a Lake County circuit judge, Hall is a stern-faced, black-robed figure making life-changing decisions about right and w...
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Friends, relatives won't give up
Nov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - A bright pink placard reading "Where's our sister Stacy?" was among half a dozen signs left on former police officer Drew Peterson's front porch Saturday by participants...
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There is a beautiful life after reality televisionNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - It's been almost two years since Brittany Knott came oh-so closer to snagging $125,000 on "Beauty and the Geek 2," in which she played, well, one of the beauties. When ...
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The only thing missing was the snowNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - The only thing missing was the snow. As holiday tree lighting ceremonies played out Saturday night in Hoffman Estates, Long Grove and Palatine, young children arrived bu...
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Weekend retreat for mothers of disabled childrenNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - The women who attended an Elburn retreat for mothers of disabled children on a recent fall weekend were treated to massages, manicures, pedicures, and even had their car...
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Church asks for donations for annual Thanksgiving dinnerNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - The 24th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need, alone or homebound is once again being sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Church of Elgin. They are asking for f...
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Huge tax hit looms
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Forum raises flags about McHenry County waterNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - McHenry County residents, community leaders and conservation experts met Saturday to discuss one of the county's most valuable resources -- water. The forum, called "Wh...