Sara Hooker
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Metra train slamming car in Des Plaines caught on videoFeb 17, 2014 12:01 am - An outbound Metra train on the Union Pacific line struck a vehicle in Des Plaines this afternoon, and NBC Chicago aired video of it. At about 4 p.m., a 2005 Ford Taurus ...
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Monday's snow creates a mess; floods next?Feb 17, 2014 12:01 am - Snow Monday created a slow, messy commute home and delays for travelers as the additional snowfall earned this winter the title of fifth-snowiest in recent history, mete...
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Dining events: Can't-miss Valentine's dinnersFeb 12, 2014 4:30 am - Francesca's hearts It's love at first sight at Francesca's Restaurants when head chef Peter DeRuvo creates a Valentine's Day menu that runs through Sunday, Feb. 16...
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Dawn Patrol: Rutherford defends himself; Mt. Prospect fire aftermathFeb 11, 2014 4:01 am - Rutherford defends accusations during visit to suburbs Republican candidate for Governor Dan Rutherford spent yesterday in the suburbs defending himself from allega...
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House catches fire in NapervilleFeb 10, 2014 12:01 am - A fire in a Naperville home caused $40,000 in damage Monday afternoon, fire officials said. Nobody was injured in the blaze that began about 1:30 p.m. on the 400 block o...
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Dawn Patrol: S. Elgin medical marijuana delay? ‘Capones’ star diesFeb 04, 2014 4:00 am - S. Elgin considers moratorium on medical marijuana The village of South Elgin is considering a one-year moratorium on issuing permits to sell or grow medical mariju...
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Autopsy results for Aurora crash victimFeb 03, 2014 3:42 pm - A pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car early Sunday morning in Aurora died of traumatic injuries, Kane County coroner’s officials found during an autops...
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Night life events: 9 ball and drink specials at Shark CityJan 31, 2014 5:00 am - 9 ball Tuesdays Join Shark City's weekly 9 ball tournaments starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. $15 entry fee. Tuesday drink specials include $1 domestic bottles, $2 16...
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Dawn Patrol: Truck driver posts bond; coroner says heated air killed coupleJan 30, 2014 4:30 am - Driver in fatal crash posts bond The driver whose semitrailer truck crashed into rescue vehicles assisting a disabled semi on Interstate 88 near Eola Road Monday wa...
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Dining events: Muscle Maker Grill opens in St. CharlesJan 29, 2014 4:45 am - St. Charles welcomes Muscle Maker Grill Muscle Maker Grill, a health-conscious restaurant, recently opened in downtown St. Charles with lifelong resident Jose Veneg...