Articles filed under Counties
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Why Ben Franklin wasn't a fan of the bald eagleJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Let's start with the basics: bald eagles eat fish which they catch with their feet. As sharp as their talons might be, they can't auger holes in ice. So, in the winter t...
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Some cases resolved, new Kane crimes comitted in 2018Jan 03, 2019 5:00 am - The year of 2018 brought resolutions to some court cases in Kane County as well as seeing new disputes and crimes. Here is a sample of some of the biggest cases and deve...
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Sears bankruptcy, racetrack-casino merger among top stories in the Northwest suburbsJan 03, 2019 5:00 am - Here's a look at some of the top stories in the Northwest suburbs during the last year: A retailer's decline After years of declining sales, heavy debt and huge financia...
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Top news stories of 2018 in DuPage CountyJan 03, 2019 5:00 am - A look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year in DuPage County ... January Push to rename post office: A renewed effort to rename the Warrenville post of...
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Fox Valley's top stories of 2018Jan 03, 2019 5:00 am - A fatal police shooting, employee strikes, school changes and redevelopment projects were among the most memorable moments in the Fox Valley in 2018. Here are some of th...
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Proposed gateway project in Antioch revised to reflect town's heritageJan 03, 2019 4:33 am - Plans for a major project proposed in downtown Antioch have been revised, with work expected to begin in February. The conversion of the long vacant Flo's Family Hair Ca...
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Lake County GOP leader dismisses concerns about meme targeting Sen. Elizabeth WarrenJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - The leader of the Lake County Republican Party central committee dismissed concerns about a meme posted on the group's Facebook page that mocked U.S. Sen. and Democratic...
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Lake County Board forms committee to tackle energy, climate change issuesJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - Among the changes initiated by the newly reconstituted Lake County Board is the creation of its first energy and environment committee to deal with the impact of climate...
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27th annual WinterFest at Volo Bog set for Jan. 13Jan 03, 2019 12:00 am - The 27th annual WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. The event is a blend of indoor and outdoor activ...
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Preckwinkle admits receiving $10K contribution linked to shakedownJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - Toni Preckwinkle's mayoral campaign acknowledged Thursday that Preckwinkle received a $10,000 campaign contribution that Alderman Edward Burke is alleged to have muscled...