Lauren Rohr
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One person killed in crash near North AuroraMar 29, 2016 1:00 am - An Aurora man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Mooseheart Child City and School, officials said. About 10:15 a.m., a Chevrolet Trailblazer travelin...
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Site chosen for potential new Fox River Valley libraryMar 28, 2016 1:00 am - The Fox River Valley Public Library District has chosen the site for a potential new library on the west side of the river. The library board recently approved a measure...
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State Police operation to honor Vernon Hills trooper killed in crashMar 26, 2016 1:00 am - A special operation focusing on commercial motor vehicle safety honors a Vernon Hills state trooper who was killed on duty three years ago. For 24 hours beginning Monday...
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Thousands gather for Elgin egg drop - from a helicopterMar 26, 2016 1:00 am - A helicopter dropped thousands of plastic eggs Saturday onto the lawn of New Life Covenant Church in Elgin as a sea of families watched from below. Kids of all ages char...
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East Dundee village president opening antique shopMar 24, 2016 1:00 am - Village President Lael Miller says he's putting his money where his mouth is. By starting a business in downtown East Dundee, he and his wife, Connie - avid antique coll...
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Village president: Tax hike gives Sleepy Hollow 'breathing room'Mar 24, 2016 1:00 am - A referendum proposal to raise property taxes in Sleepy Hollow narrowly passed last week, but Village President Stephan Pickett isn't getting ahead of himself. On March ...
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East Dundee anticipates Wal-Mart departure, raises sales tax rateMar 22, 2016 5:33 am - East Dundee is increasing its home rule sales tax rate in anticipation of losing one of its largest sales tax generators. This summer, Wal-Mart is relocating from its Ea...
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Request for prosecutor to investigate McHenry board pension eligibility withdrawnMar 22, 2016 1:00 am - The McHenry County state's attorney's office has withdrawn a request for a special prosecutor to investigate whether county board members enrolled in a state pension pro...
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West Dundee approves downtown business district for redevelopment projectsMar 22, 2016 1:00 am - Despite opposition from some business owners, West Dundee is implementing an added 1 percent sales tax in its downtown area that officials say will help to fund redevelo...
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75-year-old West Dundee man not giving up Mount Kilimanjaro dreamMar 20, 2016 7:00 am - After two failed attempts in four years while in his 70s, Bruce Weiss was ready to abandon his lifelong dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. His efforts were thwarted by...