Melissa Silverberg
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Amid tight budgets, police rely on citizen volunteers more than everSep 26, 2011 12:00 am - A year ago Ricky and Ann Lewandowski spent evenings watching crime shows on TV. Now the couple is out on patrol themselves. The Wheeling residents are part of the 35-mem...
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Rolling Meadows mulls 4-day garbage collectionSep 23, 2011 12:00 am - With preliminary budget discussion under way and a possible tax levy increase on the table, Rolling Meadows is looking everywhere for ways to save money — even in the tr...
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District 214 ‘Alive at 25’ unit sobers up driver’s ed classesSep 23, 2011 12:00 am - As a new group of teenage drivers hits the road this fall, Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is incorporating a defensive driving unit into its driver’s ed cla...
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Rolling Meadows residents could see tax increaseSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - As many city governments struggle with their budgets, Rolling Meadows has begun looking at how to pass a balanced 2012 budget, which may include an increased tax levy an...
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Young students go apple picking for Rosh HashanaSep 20, 2011 2:00 pm - As Jewish residents around the suburbs prepare for one of the holiest days on their calendars — Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year — a few young students got to experienc...
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New food pantry open in WheelingSep 19, 2011 12:00 am - As area food pantries struggle to stay open, the Rotary Club of Wheeling, the village of Wheeling and other organizations have teamed up to open one. A new food pantry o...
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Prospect Hts. store reopens after crashSep 19, 2011 12:00 am - An Indian grocery store in Prospect Heights has reopened after a car went through their storefront Thursday night. A 2012 Honda Civic crashed into Prabhu Grocers, on the...
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Dist. 214 balances budget for 17th straight yearSep 16, 2011 12:00 am - As many school districts and public institutions are struggling through a tough economy and diminishing state funds, Northwest Suburban High School District 214 passed a...
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Student interest in cooking leads Rolling Meadows to expand culinary programSep 16, 2011 12:00 am - Some students dream of becoming the next “Top Chef,” and the new professional kitchen and new culinary program at Rolling Meadows High School are helping them on their w...
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Rolling Meadows already preparing for winter weatherSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - Though residents around the suburbs are still enjoying summer temperatures, Rolling Meadows is already preparing for the winter months by making sure the city’s stockpil...