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Do it again, but without us, Blagojevich jurors say
Blagojevich juror Cynthia Parker believes the government should retry the former governor. But she's not interested in serving on that jury.
Des Plaines school to open as scheduled
Classes will begin at Algonquin Middle School as scheduled on Monday, Aug. 23, Des Plaines Elementary District 62 officials announced late Wednesday.
Prosecutor: Dying wife IDs Navy recruiter husband as attacker
In a dying declaration, a pregnant Kristine Gilford identified her U.S. Navy recruiter husband as the one who stabbed her at least 17 times in Villa Park in front of her 4-year-old daughter on the child's birthday, prosecutors said Wednesday.
IT funding dominates DuPage borrowing talks
Computer system and technology infrastructure upgrades that could cost DuPage County taxpayers $11 million were the dominant topics at a nearly three-hour special county board meeting Tuesday.
Health department concurs with candidate's dog complaint
The Lake County Health Department has concurred with the complaint of 8th Congressional District Green Party candidate Bill Scheurer of Lindenhurst in declaring his neighbor's dog dangerous.
Mold found in Waubonsie Valley HS auditorium
Indian Prairie Unit District 204 officials said mold discovered Friday in Waubonsie Valley High School's auditorium will not affect the start of school on Aug. 24.
Surgery still up in the air for Elk Grove Village mayor
Elk Grove Mayor Craig Johnson said Tuesday he won't know for another six weeks whether he needs surgery for a broken collar bone.
Prosecutors promise retrial after jurors convict Blago on 1 count
The trial is over, but a fight is still in store for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich after a lone holdout saved him from conviction on the charge of attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by President Obama
Barrington Hills stuck on lighting rules' timing
After 10 months of honing the details of a controversial outdoor lighting ordinance, Barrington Hills zoning board members hope to answer one final question Wednesday:
Arlington jockeys provide youths with one in a Million experience
The young riders in the Partners for Progress equestrian therapy program were accompanied by special guests Monday - jockeys from Arlington Park.
Dealing with immigration in suburbs' evangelical hub
Ahandwritten sign on the church door announces the event where Matthew Soerens, fluent in Spanish, the Bible and the nation's immigration laws, will try to win converts.
District U-46 cautious on budget's surplus
Despite delayed payments and millions of dollars in reduced funding from the state government, Elgin Area School District U-46 officials are anticipating a balanced budget for the 2011 fiscal year.
District 300 students return to larger classes -- some in the mid-40s
More than 20,000 students packed their bags and headed out the door Monday morning for the first day of class in Community Unit District 300 schools.
Tollway chief gives new team an incomplete, as hardest job still ahead
Asked to grade the revamped Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board's performance in the last year, Chairwoman Paula Wolff hesitates, then says, "incomplete."
Sperm-donors' kids seek more rights and respect
Katrina Clark and Lindsay Greenawalt have much in common. Bright women in their 20s, raised by single mothers, keenly curious about the men whose donated sperm helped give them life.
Are some NIU engineering students taking a shortcut?
As college students head back to school, a debate continues at one university that scores of suburban residents attend over the fact that some engineering students haven't had to take a rigorous course that's a graduation requirement.
They may be a tough sell, but money issues back on the ballot this fall
After a couple of quiet election cycles during the recession, suburban governments are starting to creep back toward the ballot seeking more money from taxpayers.
Bensenville working hard to dispel 'fastest-dying town' label
A low point in Bensenville's rocky recent history came 20 months ago when it was decreed No. 1 among "America's Fastest-Dying Towns" by a national publication.
All suburban nonprofit groups now must file a return with the IRS
Hundreds of charities, hobby clubs and professional associations in the suburbs - and thousands in the state - could be forced to pay taxes for the first time next year.
Northwest suburban foreclosures now lead Cook County
Residents in the Northwest suburbs haven't been immune to the swelling ranks of homeowners in foreclosure, but now they hold the unwelcome distinction of leading the way.
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