Melissa Silverberg
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New South Side shelter a triumph for suburban domestic violence agency WINGSFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - The phones are already ringing off the hook. There is no shortage of takers for the new domestic violence shelter called WINGS Metro, opening Sunday on the South Side of...
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Aurora drug dealer sentenced to 20 yearsFeb 10, 2016 12:00 am - An Aurora man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing more than $1 million worth of cocaine. Jesus Montes, 45, agreed to the sentence in exchange for a g...
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Arlington Heights considers raising fines for parents hosting underage drinkingFeb 09, 2016 4:00 am - Arlington Heights officials are discussing increasing the fines for parents who allow underage children to drink alcohol in their homes. The municipal code change came u...
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Horse, pony visit terminally ill Arlington Heights woman — in her houseFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - When Carole Knanishu was young, she had a horse named Cherry. There is a long-told family story about the day Carole's sister let Cherry into the house to get something ...
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Wheeling's own Haley Reinhart to return as mentor on 'American Idol' Feb. 18Feb 09, 2016 12:00 am - The bluesy sound of Wheeling native and “American Idol” finalist Haley Reinhart will be back on the FOX reality competition show next week. “Cat's outta the bag folks,” ...
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Police searching for missing Arlington Heights manFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - Editor's note: A body found Wednesday morning in a forest preserve near Barrington Hills has been confirmed as Tim Anderson, an Arlington Heights resident and father...
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Church's plan for Prospect Heights campus meets neighborhood oppositionFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - The Bridge, a nondenominational Christian church in Des Plaines, plans to open a second location in Prospect Heights, a proposal that's meeting with opposition from some...
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New grocery store open in Prospect HeightsFeb 08, 2016 12:00 am - Ruffolo Fresh Market is now open in Prospect Heights at 610 N. Milwaukee Ave. The grocery store offers fresh meats, produce and deli items, and fills a grocery deficit o...
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Arlington Heights residents hopeful village can address flooding issuesFeb 04, 2016 4:45 am - After years of flooding and waiting for study results, Arlington Heights residents are hopeful some proposed improvements will be done in the future. Dozens of residents...
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Arlington Heights leaders gather to celebrate faithFeb 04, 2016 12:00 am - Community, business and political leaders gathered Thursday morning in Arlington Heights for the 29th annual Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast. The event - an offshoot ...