Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Des Plaines eager for new citywide alert systemFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Des Plaines residents may soon be able to receive text messages about a burglary spree in their neighborhood, e-mails on where to pick up sandbags during flooding, or ju...
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Elk Grove bicycle race ranked among top in nationFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - It may not be an official ranking, but Elk Grove leaders are touting the village's annual three-day Tour of Elk Grove as the number one race in the United States, thanks...
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New tax for keeping Prospect Heights police station openFeb 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Prospect Heights city officials promise to maintain a minimum level of police staffing, if voters pass two referendums raising property taxes above the tax cap and estab...
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Layoffs, higher fees ahead in Prospect HeightsFeb 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Layoffs, reduction in services and higher fees are on the horizon for Prospect Heights residents as city officials grapple with a nearly $500,000 projected deficit. The ...
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New Des Plaines casino brings out residents, questionsFeb 18, 2009 10:00 pm - Now that Des Plaines is on track to get a new casino, residents want to know how much revenue and jobs, traffic and crime it will bring to the city. Those were the top c...
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Prospect Heights mayoral candidates weigh in on city financesFeb 17, 2009 10:00 pm - No matter who's at the helm, the main task ahead for the next Prospect Heights mayor will be correcting the city's finances, say the two candidates vying for the top pos...
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Des Plaines holds off on traffic camsFeb 17, 2009 10:00 pm - With lingering questions about projected revenues and risk, the Des Plaines city council Tuesday night delayed selecting a vendor for the city's automated red-light came...
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Des Plaines dials down Fourth of July celebrationFeb 16, 2009 10:00 pm - The moonwalk and pony rides for kids are out. So is the live music during Fourth of July fireworks. There also won't be any big bands or entertainers performing during ...
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River Road rehab not likely until fall 2010Feb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Worst thing that could happen to a new business expecting a lot of motor traffic? Road construction. It's what some Des Plaines officials fear could hurt the city's firs...
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Rosemont advocates for renters' rightsFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Got a landlord who's lax about cleaning snow and ice off sidewalks, or abuses tenants' rights? The village of Rosemont is offering renters help dealing with negligent la...