Ames Boykin
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Tour of Elk Grove starts todayJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Be sure to check out today's coverage of the Tour of Elk Grove in the news section. The big three-day race starts today at 5:30 p.m. with the time trials. At 5 p.m., th...
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Term limits still hot top in one townJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Change and experience - the biggest political buzzwords around the nation - have become the talk of Des Plaines as well. Des Plaines aldermen held a special committee me...
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How to watch pro cycling in the suburbsJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Got a cowbell? That might be something to pack when heading to watch this weekend's Alexian Brothers International Cycling Classic Tour of Elk Grove, the elite bicyclin...
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Maryville at 125: A look back, and aheadJul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Forged from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire was an idea to turn a farm near Des Plaines into a cradle for young people who had no other home. Patrick Feehan, Chicag...
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Des Plaines schedules special meeting on term limitsJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Des Plaines aldermen will reopen talk of term limits on Thursday. Fifth Ward Alderman Carla Brookman, who must vacate her seat next spring due to term limits, has heard ...
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Ukulele fest comes to Des PlainesJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - This news release had me hooked with the promise of an event on the "Island of Des Plaines." Indeed, sounds of the islands are coming to the river town of Des Plaines. ...
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Term limits up for debate in Des PlainesJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - One of six elected officials in Des Plaines on the verge of leaving office due to term limits wants more discussion on the topic. Fifth Ward Alderman Carla Brookman said...
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Des Plaines officials table bank planJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Des Plaines aldermen Monday night tabled a plan to open a bank with a drive-through window amid questions it would bring extra traffic. A plan by National City to open ...
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Traffic headaches loom for downtown Des PlainesJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're used to driving through downtown Des Plaines, you will want to change your route starting Monday to avert a traffic nightmare. Two major railroad crossings in ...
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Pizzas for Iraq a prelude?Jul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Yes, the pizzas did arrive in Iraq in time for a Fourth of July party. For those who doubted it could happen, those 2,000 deep-dish pizzas made it to Iraq and fed 8,000...