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Tech glitches, politics delay Senate actionSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate leaders continued talking Monday about adding casinos and spending billions on road, bridge and school construction, but the much-touted deal has y...
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Marian Central takes Paris as homecoming theme this yearSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Students at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock begin a week of homecoming festivities today. Recently, Craig Stantesly, Student Council adviser, and Kristi...
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Race is on for board chairSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay will face at least two challengers in her bid for re-election. Community activist Jim MacRunnels said Monday he will chall...
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Police beatSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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Girl Scout Fall Festival set for Friday in CarpentersvilleSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - The third annual Girl Scout Fall Festival will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday next to St. Monica Catholic Church, 90 N. Kennedy Drive in Carpentersville. In partnershi...
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DuPage forest chief gets pay bump to $161,500Sep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District commissioners finalized today a new contract for Executive Director Brent Manning, bringing his pay to $161,500. Manning started w...
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Cary shortens village's acceptable grass heightSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - The Cary Village Board voted recently to amend the village's municipal code, reducing the maximum allowable height of grass and weeds to 8 inches. The new 8-inch maximum...
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Few cuts, small surplusSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Whether Lake Zurich Unit District 95 continues on the path of deficit spending will depend on how officials tackle future facilities needs. "That is the number one issue...
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Woman finds thrill in competitive singing
Sep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - PONTIAC -- When Sybil Perkins moved from Beaumont, Texas, and began attending Joliet West High School in the 1970s, it was a culture shock. There were no twirlers. In Te...
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Volo Bog State Natural Area notesSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - All programs are free. The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information and to make reservations, call (815) 344-1294, for...