Jake Griffin
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Who wins with District 15's 10-year contract?May 04, 2016 5:07 am - Teachers, district might enjoy long-term contract, but will taxpayers?
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Did your library increase spending on books or staff?Apr 27, 2016 5:30 am - Suburban libraries are far more likely to increase spending on staff than on books and other new materials for patrons. That's according to a Daily Herald analysis of li...
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How much is your township road district holding in reserve?Apr 13, 2016 5:00 am - Naperville Township could forgo levying property taxes for its road fund for two years and still cover the routine annual costs of running the department with money left...
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Fairdale a year after tornado's wrath: 'This is always home'Apr 09, 2016 1:00 am - No one has to tell Deena Schell her hometown will never look the same again. But she doesn't believe for a second it won't be the same again. “This is home. This is alwa...
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Traffic snarled all day around fatal I-90 construction accidentApr 05, 2016 1:00 am - Rush hour never ended Tuesday for drivers on the eastbound Jane Addams. An early morning construction accident that killed one worker and injured three others caused a m...
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How to test your water to make sure it's safeApr 04, 2016 5:30 am - Editor's note: This is the fourth installment of a continuing series on the safety of our drinking water. Many homeowners only care about their water if they turn o...
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Two charged in rash of suburban ATM holdupsMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Two Fox Valley men accused of armed holdups at several suburban ATMs and a gas station last fall were caught because one of them didn't turn off his cell phone. Accordin...
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Police: Former Christian Liberty Academy official stole $293,000 from schoolMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - The former chief technology officer at Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights is facing felony theft charges after he stole nearly $300,000 from his ex-employer,...
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Recent water violations in 33% of analyzed suburbsMar 29, 2016 5:30 am - Editor's note: This is Part 3 of a continuing series on suburban water quality. Part 1: In light of Flint water crisis, is there lead in our supply? Part 2: How Antio...
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How Antioch solved the problem of lead in its waterMar 28, 2016 5:00 am - Editor's note: This is Part 2 of a continuing series on suburban water quality. Part 1: In light of Flint water crisis, is there lead in our supply? Part 3: Recent ...