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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.
Deck dangers in spotlight after Eden Prairie collapse - KARE
Deck dangers in spotlight after Eden Prairie collapse
KARE
Reuben Saltzman, a home inspector with Structure Tech, says it's a common problem. "We find more problems with decks than just about any other part of the ...
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Former nursing home inspector to plead guilty to cover-up charges - Lexington Herald Leader
Former nursing home inspector to plead guilty to cover-up charges
Lexington Herald Leader
One of the state's former top nursing home inspectors and a former state-employed nurse have ...
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Should homebuyer or seller pay for code violations? - Arizona Republic
Should homebuyer or seller pay for code violations?
Arizona Republic
jpepackman: But in this lady's case, the house was inspected by a state-certified home inspector. I'm sure he is smart enough to determine the house and ...
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.
Zolton Cohen: For some, cutting waste counts more than money - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Zolton Cohen: For some, cutting waste counts more than money
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Zolton Cohen is a Kalamazoo-based newspaper columnist and former American Society of Home Inspectors-certified home inspector. Write to Zolton B. Cohen, ...
Hillsdale ranch is couple's first home - NorthJersey.com
Hillsdale ranch is couple's first home
NorthJersey.com
Their home inspector, Larry Smyj of Aurora Home Inspections in Montvale, told them the test had gotten lost. Their lawyer advised them not to close the sale ...
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.
'Rod Blagojevich Superstar' parody back, this time in Arlington Heights
Rod Blagojevich is to parody what Illinois politicians are to federal prosecutors: easy pickings. Before Second City premiered its 2009 musical sendup "Rod Blagojevich Superstar," the disgraced former governor had already provided satirists plenty of fodder.
10th Congressional candidate urging supporters to post comments online
The Internet has become a new public meeting place for political campaigns, as supporters and opponents line up to post comments - often anonymously - after news stories about candidates.
New administrator says Itasca is a tiny town with a big voice
After a two-week crash course to learn about the movers and shakers in Itasca and DuPage County, Evan Teich will step in Tuesday as Itasca's new village administrator.
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