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County officials stands neutral on state pension reform proposals
Kane County officials decided Friday they will not support either of the major pension reform proposals under consideration in ...
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Madigan warns of charity scams after Oklahoma tornado
Attorney General Lisa Madigan says people should use caution when donating money to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Madigan says scam artists often try to take advantage of people who want to help after a disaster. She's urging the public to do their research to ensure their donation will directly benefit ...
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Chicago school closings largest ever
After months of heated argument Chicago's school board has decided to close 49-elementary school and one high school--The biggest mass public school closing ever in this country. Now thousands of families are looking at the prospect of sending small children out of their neighborhoods to unfamiliar schools, something the city maintains, can't be helped. NBC'S Kevin Tibbles ...
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Man found guilty of 2006 slaying at Burger King
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) -- A suburban Chicago man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2006 strangulation death of a Lindenhurst restaurant ...
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Plainfield math teacher part of a national Common Core team
Indian Trail Middle School math teacher Michell Schade is one of 28 teachers across the country drafting curriculum to help educators teach new standards that will soon roll out across most ...
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Mount Prospect starts free summer walking nutrition program
Jill Heinking, public health nurse for the village of Mount Prospect and Victoria Bran, coordinator of the village's Community Connections Center, are teaching nutrition classes as part of this summer's "Health in Motion" walking ...
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Deerfield Plan Commission approves luxury apartment project
The Deerfield Plan Commission has recommended a plan to build luxury apartments at the site of the former Beth Or synagogue, just south of Deerfield Road and west of Interstate Highway 94. The 5-0 vote on May 23 sends the plan for the 4-story building with approximately 260 units and 390 parking spaces to the village board. The apartment building is expected to bring in about 400 people to the ...
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Wheaton names new fire chief
After a decade serving on the Wheaton Fire Department, Bill Schultz will take over as fire chief. The current deputy fire chief will take over for Gregory Berk, who is retiring after 46 years in the fire service. "The best term that I can use to describe the overall feeling is humbled," Schultz said. "It's something that I've been trying to achieve in my career, and ...
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Vernon Hills nears deal giving incentives for mall expansion
Vernon Hills officials have nearly completed a multi-million dollar economic incentive package to help fund the expansion of Westfield Hawthorn Mall, one of the much-anticipated project's last preliminary hurdles. Assistant Village Manager John Kalmar said he planned to present a final version of the agreement to the village board for approval at its next meeting June 4. Village trustees ...
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New residents welcomed to Northbrook
Lively chatter filled the air outside of Northbrook Village Hall recently as officials welcomed new residents into town and encouraged them to interact with their neighbors. About 150 people stopped by the hall one day earlier this month to get familiar with the village's services and enjoy free popcorn, ice cream and pizza as part of the annual "Welcome to Northbrook" event. ...
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Hoge Blackhawks’ Comeback Won’t Happen Without Toews
UNITED CENTER (CBS) Jonathan Toews was frustrated. Penalties, missed opportunities, bad decisions and yes, Henrik Zetterberg, had taken their toll on Toews, who rarely loses his cool. But what do you do when the captain needs a captain? Someone — anyone — needed to talk to him. ';It was after the third one. He looked frustrated,'; defenseman Brent Seabrook said. ...
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Mother Of Student Pushed Down School Stairs ‘Enraged’ At Security Guard
(CBS) - The mother of a Dunbar High School student who was pushed down stairs by an adult employee is speaking out about the alleged assault. New video surfaced Friday that appears to show sophomore Lauren Goodlow being pushed by a male security guard. A photo released today by her mother and attorney shows bruises and scratches on her face. "I'm enraged," the mother, Pershuan ...
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Illinois African-American Caucus No Gay Marriage Bill
The President's home state of Illinois could redefine marriage next week. LGBT activists are pushing a gay marriage bill but not without a challenge. Illinois already recognizes civil unions. However, supporters of the same-sex marriage bill are finding major pushback from the African-American Caucus in the House. The bill has been stalled there since the state senate passed it in ...
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Thorne Miniature Rooms go fictional
If you live in Chicago and do not know about the Thorne Miniature Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, then you must have been living under the proverbial rock before you came across this article.
The Thorne rooms are one of the most famous museum exhibits in the city. They are a collection of 68 rooms contained within glass boxes and are notable because each room is constructed at a 1-inch to 1-foot scale and all 68 rooms together display a range of historical periods from various cultures. Read more
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