Matt Arado
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Ten years after expansion, Mt. Prospect library sees record circulationJan 10, 2012 11:00 pm - It was 10 years ago that the Mount Prospect Public Library received voter approval for a building expansion. That’s a good thing, officials say, because in the last five...
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Des Plaines removes trees afflicted by emerald ash borerJan 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Des Plaines public works crews spent much of Tuesday cutting down ash trees in the parkways of the Kylemore Greens and Longford Glen subdivisions. The trees were “distre...
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Park districts respond to fitness-related resolutionsJan 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Fitness instructor Lisa McDaniel said it happens every year at this time: hordes of people flock to gyms and fitness centers to get in shape. “It has to be the most comm...
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Music notes: Arcada hosts 'A Nite of Boston'Jan 04, 2012 5:00 am - Still ‘Feeling' it Fran Cosmo and Anthony Cosmo, the former lead singer and guitarist, respectively, of arena rockers Boston, will visit the suburbs this weekend fo...
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Music notes: Viper Alley hosts a British InvasionDec 29, 2011 5:00 am - Rock with an accent One of the multitude of New Year's Eve shows happening this weekend features two tribute bands that bring to life the titans of the British Inva...
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Attorney: Mt. Prospect tavern owner wins lawsuitDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - A Cook County judge has awarded Mount Prospect business owner Tod Curtis nearly $1 million in a legal dispute with a local developer, Curtis’ attorney said Thursday. Cur...
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Music notes: Robbie Fulks 'Raps-Up 2011' at Fitzgerald'sDec 21, 2011 5:00 am - Wrapping it up Suburban resident and alt-country hero Robbie Fulks will perform his annual year-end show next week at Fitzgerald's. “Robbie Fulks Raps-Up 2011” will...
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Mount Prospect police chief cleared in chaseDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - A high-speed police chase that took place in August and involved Mount Prospect Police Chief John Dahlberg did not violate any departmental guidelines or procedures, Vil...
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Wheaton salon gives free haircuts for holidaysDec 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Demiri Hair Stylists in Wheaton gave its annual holiday present to the community Sunday — free haircuts all day. Qamil Demiri, one of the salon’s owners, said turnout wa...
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Naperville fire causes $125,000 in damageDec 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Naperville authorities are investigating a fire that started in an attached garage early Sunday morning, causing an estimated $125,000 in damage and leaving the home uni...