Madhu Krishnamurthy
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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...
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Dist. 63 schools plan to beef up securityFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - East Maine Elementary District 63 likely will be beefing up security at four district elementary schools this summer. During a recent special meeting, the school board a...
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Candidates say casino revenue a top issue for next Des Plaines mayorFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - How Des Plaines spends its future casino revenues will be a top priority for the next mayor, say the four candidates vying for the job. Longtime city residents Mike Lak...
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Rosemont makes pitch for economic stimulus moneyFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Palatine wants a piece of it. As does North Chicago. Now Rosemont joins a growing list of suburban communities vying for a share in President Obama's as yet unapproved $...
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A closer look at Prospect Heights' new restaurant taxFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - "Every city around us has this tax," Prospect Heights Alderman John Styler summed up at a recent meeting where the city council approved a new food and beverage tax. The...