Lenore T. Adkins
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Driver with dogs in car blamed for crash in HampshireJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - A 53-year-old man behind the wheel of a subcompact car was at fault in a head-on collision Monday afternoon in Hampshire involving a semitrailer truck, police said Tuesd...
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Carpentersville car show rained out, will be rescheduledJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - The heavy rains Saturday morning resulted in low turnout for an antique car show in Carpentersville, so organizers have decided to reschedule it, possibly for October. ...
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Dundee election fixture re-enters frayJul 25, 2011 12:00 am - Lee Barrett, known around the Fox Valley for throwing his hat into a number of political races, is planning another candidacy. On Monday, he announced his run for Kane ...
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Could speed bumps replace crossing guards in Carpentersville?Jul 24, 2011 12:00 am - When Carpentersville trustees laid off five crossing guards in the spring, it was an emotionally charged decision around town and one that had ramifications for three el...
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Oldest bison at Lords Park Zoo diesJul 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Cahoya, the oldest bison at the Lords Park Zoo in Elgin, has gone onto greener pastures. The 24-year-old bison passed away Friday morning, after living her entire life ...
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Police: Carpentersville gang member shot at 5 peopleJul 21, 2011 1:00 am - An admitted gang member from Carpentersville shot at five people in two separate vehicles Wednesday night, police said. While Abraham Barajas, 22, of the 0-100 block of...
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Carpentersville trustee to take the stage in "Annie"Jul 21, 2011 12:00 am - Want to see a different side of Carpentersville Trustee Doug Marks? Then be sure to buy tickets to the musical "Annie," which is running for its final weekend Friday thr...
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Carpentersville public works employees ink new dealJul 20, 2011 12:00 am - The village of Carpentersville and its unionized public works employees have hammered out a new contract, one that offers minimal raises and gives management new rights ...
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Carpentersville board won't cut water rate increaseJul 20, 2011 12:00 am - The Carpentersville village board has refused to repeal the water rate increases it approved in April, but three trustees still won't take "no" for an answer. Tuesday n...
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Elgin cop accused of attacking amusement park workersJul 19, 2011 12:00 am - Elgin police confirmed Tuesday putting a veteran cop on restricted duty after his weekend arrest on an assault charge at a Michigan amusement park. Officer Lance Adams I...