Articles filed under Counties
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Buffalo Grove congregation compiles care packages for soldiersSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Every month, a devoted group of 60 members of Buffalo Grove's Congregation Beth Am get together to send soldiers overseas a bit of home in a project they call Operation ...
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District 158 mourning loss of former studentsSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Last week was tragic for Huntley School District 158 and Community Unit District 300 families. District 158 is mourning the loss of three former students. District ...
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A taste of Wheaton (all of it, actually)Sep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - If you're an adult, you attend summer festivals for one of two reasons: For the family activity or the endless supply of foods in little booths waiting to harden your ar...
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Cars seized by Naperville police vandalized; 2 set afireSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Vandals caused about $50,000 damage to about 70 vehicles seized by Naperville police and awaiting auction, Naperville police Lt. Joel Truemper said. Police and fire offi...
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Summer sweep for local bandSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A Geneva-based band made the most of its summer by winning three consecutive battle of the bands competitions. The Grape Soda Jerks began their sweep of the park distric...
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Home Plus Outlet deals out the discountsSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Welcome to Home Plus Outlet, the Elgin business that its manager says is the Wal-Mart of the home improvement world. "We're like a low-price leader in this market," sai...
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Casinos want their smokesSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- A statewide smoking ban has yet to snuff a single cigarette and already repeal efforts are afoot at the Capitol. The gambling industry is actively lobbyin...
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West Dundee's Heritage Fest expects 7,000 over three daysSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Civil War reenacting runs in Naperville native Bill Birzetis' family. His father portrayed a colonel in the Union Army, with a blue jacket and an eagle on either shoulde...
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Supporters lining up in race for 14th DistrictSep 14, 2007 11:00 pm - The first day to file an election petition is still more than a month away, but one candidate in the crowded 14th Congressional District race already is touting his endo...
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Higher water rates may be on horizonSep 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Carpentersville residents might want to reconsider those long morning showers if the village board approves a 9 percent increase in water and sewer rates. Trustees will ...