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Strike threat adds to transit impasseNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers Thursday with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't rais...
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Arlington Hts. tavern takes a second swingNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - For the second time in less than two years, the owners of Jimmy D's Bar are trying to clean up the place's image. Jimmy's D's is located in the shadow of Arlington Park ...
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Santa's helper ready to hear children's wish listsNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The Christmas season is not too long. Retailers are not annoyingly pushing it earlier and earlier every year. That's according to the man who is in the thick it -- Santa...
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Sunday's the day for Long Grove interfaith serviceNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - For the 16th year, congregations from Wheeling, Buffalo Grove and Long Grove will give thanks together. The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council will have its annual C...
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Police beatNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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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...