Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Des Plaines investigating smart water metersSep 06, 2012 6:18 pm - Des Plaines officials are considering replacing the city’s aging analog water meters with a new digital smart meter system that would allow staff to remotely read meters...
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Elk Grove coalition recognizes residents for good characterSep 06, 2012 3:28 pm - The Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove will conduct its fourth annual Celebration of Character from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at the Elk Grove Pavilion,...
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Des Plaines swears in new police chief amid turmoilSep 06, 2012 10:00 am - Des Plaines’ new police chief, William Kushner, has taken the helm of a department in turmoil. Kushner, formerly police chief in Lakemoor and a 35-year law enforcement v...
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Des Plaines outlines emerald ash borer planSep 06, 2012 6:37 am - Des Plaines residents may be able to temporarily save ash trees that officials say will succumb to emerald ash borer infestation and eventually will have to be replaced ...
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Des Plaines redraws ward maps; final approval expected Sept. 17Sep 05, 2012 4:18 pm - The Des Plaines City Council Tuesday night approved on first reading new boundaries for the city’s eight wards. The proposed ward map is available on the city’s website...
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Des Plaines to amend fire code for better communicationSep 04, 2012 10:33 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Tuesday night approved amending the city’s fire code requiring radio amplifiers that would allow police and fire personnel to send and re...
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Des Plaines library approves $6.2 million budget for 2013Aug 29, 2012 11:59 am - The Des Plaines Public Library Board recently approved a $6.26 million budget for the 2013 calendar year that includes a 1.5 percent reduction in the levy amount — rough...
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District 59 adopts $93.5 million budget with deficitAug 29, 2012 11:18 am - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board recently approved spending $93.5 million for 2012-2013 academic year. The budget includes educational, operat...
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Des Plaines 911 center might disbandAug 28, 2012 11:00 am - The North Suburban Emergency Communications Center, which provides 911 dispatch services for Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles and Morton Grove, could be disbanded, longtim...
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Rain cuts short Glen Ellyn Arts FestivalAug 26, 2012 2:50 pm - Barely an hour into the second day of the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, organizers were ready to call off the event due to bursts of rain making it hard for artists t...