Jake Griffin
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Suburban mayors accuse agency of mismanagement, nepotismDec 05, 2012 4:30 am - The Illinois Municipal League was formed as a way for towns across the state to stand as one on legislative and other issues that affect them. Now, however, the group it...
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Man charged in burglary at Naperville hospitalDec 01, 2012 2:02 pm - Naperville police have arrested a 27-year-old Chicago man after a series of thefts from staff and patients at Edward Hospital. Tyrese K. Watson was charged with burglary...
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Small dog killed in Warrenville coyote attackDec 01, 2012 12:00 pm - Usually Amy Kukec's 13-year-old miniature pinscher, Sugar, took just a few seconds to take care of business during her final trip outside before bedtime each night. Howe...
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Hazing results in 3-game forfeit for Hoffman EstatesDec 01, 2012 11:00 am - Hoffman Estates High School officials: Coach not involved
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Powerball jackpot boosted again to $550MNov 28, 2012 4:30 am - The record Powerball jackpot just keeps rising. It now stands at $550 million after officials say brisk sales keep driving up the payout amount. The jackpot was boosted...
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Local property tax levies up $3.5 billion since '05Nov 21, 2012 4:30 am - Schools get lion's share of tax increases
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Pension loophole could mean $500,000 more for ex-Grayslake copNov 13, 2012 10:00 pm - A loophole in the state's police pension law could cost Grayslake taxpayers an extra $500,000 over the next 20 years that would benefit just a single former police serge...
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Cook County OKs budget with new cigarette, gun taxes but lower sales taxNov 09, 2012 12:59 pm - Some last minute changes to next year’s $3 billion Cook County budget resulted in more spending freedom for board members and a new nurse for the county’s hospital syste...
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Preckwinkle funds push to eliminate unincorporated areasNov 08, 2012 3:00 pm - Cook County board president sets aside $5 million
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GOP tries to regroup after suburbs go for Obama againNov 07, 2012 10:00 pm - Once might be considered a fluke, but twice is a trend. And President Barack Obama's continued election successes in suburbs once fortified by Republicans have many area...