Eric Peterson
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Thousands flock to St. Charles Scarecrow FestOct 12, 2013 11:46 am - Cool, gray skies and brightly colored leaves created the perfect backdrop for St. Charles’ 28th annual Scarecrow Fest Saturday. For Ron and Debbie Kass of Willow Springs...
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With Dominick's departing, what happens now?Oct 11, 2013 10:00 am - Municipal officials and neighboring businesses from Mundelein to Naperville Friday were still digesting the impact of their Dominick's food stores potentially closing as...
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Barrington Hills’ annual fall fest debuts SundayOct 10, 2013 11:11 am - Barrington Hills’ inaugural “The Hills Are Alive Fall Heritage Fest” Sunday afternoon will feature activities as diverse as hay rides, an exotic animal show, equestrian ...
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Inverness mayor continues push for fire district dealOct 08, 2013 4:45 pm - Inverness Village President Jack Tatooles continues to urge Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District trustees to pursue an agreement allowing the Palatine Rural F...
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Chimney fire damages Streamwood townhouseOct 07, 2013 3:25 pm - Streamwood firefighters Monday were continuing to investigate the cause of a fire that damaged the area around a townhouse’s fireplace and chimney Sunday night. Firefigh...
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Schools aren’t fans of new Schaumburg TIF districtOct 07, 2013 1:41 pm - Schaumburg is once again looking to tax increment financing to spur redevelopment and economic growth — this time along Algonquin Road near the convention center. And on...
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Des Plaines woman charged with murder of grandmotherOct 04, 2013 7:00 pm - A 33-year-old Des Plaines woman was charged with first-degree murder Friday after police said she shoved her grandmother during an argument Monday, causing her to strike...
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Barrington, fire district divide up the equipmentOct 04, 2013 2:51 pm - The Barrington Fire Department and Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District on Friday took the last major step before they separate on Jan. 1, by dividing up the ...
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'Scary' pets best fit for some familiesOct 03, 2013 11:00 pm - With so many cuddly kittens and affectionate puppies in the world to choose from, why do some families opt for such “scary” pets as snakes, scorpions, lizards and tarant...
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North Barrington family’s team tops at ALS walkOct 03, 2013 1:56 am - With only about four weeks’ preparation, North Barrington resident Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade was the largest team and most successful fundraiser among approximate...