Articles filed under Counties
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Don't dissolve panel in midst of electionJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - Today, the DuPage County Board has a historic opportunity to overhaul the way we manage our elections. I think we owe it to the voters to get this right the first time a...
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Split vote, but DuPage disbands election commissionJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - After years of trying, county board members scored a consolidation victory Tuesday by dissolving the DuPage Election Commission and transferring its functions to the cou...
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Lake County Domestic Violence Council teams with faith communityJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - The Faith Committee of the Lake County Domestic Violence Council will host a lunch and learn session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Waukegan Public ...
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Suspect admits killing girlfriend, says he feared for his lifeJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - Myron Ester bought a shovel, dug a hole for a fire pit in Glen Ellyn's Panfish Park and stole some flowers to prepare a romantic spot so he and Linda Valez could "sleep ...
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'Stymied' by Lawlor case, Lake County Board to seek power to remove leadersJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - Frustrated by their inability to legally remove their chairman last year despite a police investigation into his conduct, Lake County commissioners will lobby state lawm...
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Lake County museum hosts special Booker T. Washington Club exhibitJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - A special exhibit featuring the Booker T. Washington Progressive Club will be on display Jan. 19 through Feb. 24, at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyvil...
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Aurora police investigate after woman recorded dragging boy by hair at hospitalJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - Aurora police are investigating a case of possible child abuse after a woman was video recorded dragging a 5-year-old boy by his hair Monday at an area hospital emergenc...
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Ingleside man wanted on charges he sexually assaulted juvenileJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is seeking the public's help to find an Ingleside man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile late last year. Barry A. Deacon, 34, of...
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Cook County to help fund local road projectsJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - For the third consecutive year, Cook County will make available $8.5 million in grants to help cover the cost of transportation improvements sponsored by local governmen...
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Re-enactors converge for American Heritage Living History ShowJan 14, 2019 10:00 pm - Explore our country's past at the American Heritage Living History Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Kane County...