Local
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City puts brakes on O'Hare-area tax incentivesSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Tax breaks for developers always raise some eyebrows, but Des Plaines is taking it to a new level. Michael Conlan, director of community and economic development, said ...
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Panel likes affordable housing planSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - While many working families are hard-pressed to find an affordable home in DuPage County, there's hope in sight for 16 households. DuPage County's development committee ...
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Volo museum to host annual car corralSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - The sixth annual Fall Car Corral and Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29; with rain date the next day, at Volo Auto Museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Road. The ...
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Carol Stream congregation goes homeSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Paul Arthurs sees the light at the end of his congregation's long journey back home to Wheaton Christian Center Church. The Carol Stream congregation and its pastor wil...
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It's not what you play, but how you play itSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Visitors to Morton Arboretum will travel vicariously to the Orient this weekend. There will be a little origami, tai chi, martial arts, ikebana, bonsai, stick-dance, Chi...
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Man gets 24 years for home invasionSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - As the intruder kicks in her front door, the 17-year-old Addison girl's desperate pleas for help quickly turned into blood-curdling screams. Instead of just imagining h...
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Arts hall of fame seeks artist nominationsSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Nominations are sought for the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Previous inductees include a violinist, a ballerina, an opera singer, an illustrator, a composer and televis...
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College offers 'Safe Zone' trainingSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - To help educators and school officials achieve equality and safety at their schools, McHenry County College is offering "Safe Zone" training, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 2...
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Refresh your driving skills at AARP safety coursesSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - The AARP Driver Safety Program consists of two four-hour days, and is a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older; however, any licensed driver may attend. Regist...
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Young musicians compete for soloSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - The North Suburban Symphony invites young musicians to apply for the 2007 James Glacking Young Musicians Competition. It is open to vocalists and instrumentalists, exce...