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Lightning strike causes Metra delays
By Jake Griffin - 04/18/13
A lightning strike to a Union Pacific switching location has stalled Metra lines on the three lines operated by the railroad. The north line that runs from Kenosha, Wisc. to the Ogilvie station downtown is running nearly two hours behind. FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/18/13
A lightning strike to a Union Pacific switching location has stalled Metra lines on the three lines operated by the railroad. The north line that runs from Kenosha, Wisc. to the Ogilvie station downtown is running nearly two hours behind. FULL STORY
Does it matter if districts cover teacher contributions?
By Jake Griffin - 04/17/13
Illinois teachers are supposed to put 9.4 percent of their salaries toward their pensions. Yet teachers in at least 27 suburban school districts have some or all of their retirement contributions paid on their behalf by the district. But it's not as... FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/17/13
Cook County OKs program to boost transit-oriented development
By Jake Griffin - 04/17/13
Cook County soon will offer federal loan guarantees for economic development projects that feature transportation and job growth opportunities. The county board voted Wednesday to participate in the U.S. Housing and Urban Development program. FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/17/13
Naperville doctor 6 blocks from marathon finish line
By Jake Griffin - 04/15/13
Naperville cardiologist Jim Ostrenga was six blocks shy of completing his third Boston Marathon Monday when he and thousands of other runners were halted by police following an explosion at the finish line. Ostrenga, who didn't hear or feel the... FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/15/13
Hinsdale resident with race director when bombs exploded
By Jake Griffin - 04/15/13
Hinsdale resident Doug Kaplan was just about to begin running the Boston Marathon route with Race Director Dave McGillivray when they were alerted about the bombing at the finish line. Kaplan, publisher of "Competitor" magazine, rode to the scene... FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/15/13
Hinsdale resident Doug Kaplan was just about to begin running the Boston Marathon route with Race Director Dave McGillivray when they were alerted about the bombing at the finish line. Kaplan, publisher of "Competitor" magazine, rode to the scene... FULL STORY
Republicans keep Brady as party chair at Tinley Park meeting
By Jake Griffin - 04/12/13
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady survived another call for his job Saturday at a state central committee meeting Saturday in Tinley Park. About 75 people attended the meeting to call for Brady's ouster over his support for gay marriage. FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/12/13
Incumbents leading in Vernon Hills trustee race
By Jake Griffin - 04/09/13
Voters in Vernon Hills are opting for experience, re-electing three incumbent trustees who already have more than a half century of combined tenure on the village board. FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/09/13
One incumbent, former trustee take early CLC lead
By Jake Griffin - 04/09/13
Incumbent Barbara Oilschlager and former College of Lake County trustee Philip Carrigan are leading in a five-way race for two 6-year terms on the college board. With all 400 precincts reporting, unofficial results show the two lead incumbent John... FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/09/13
Lake County voters approve electrical aggregation
By Jake Griffin - 04/09/13
Lake County voters approved all eight electrical aggregation ballot questions posed to them during Tuesday's election. Unofficial results show voters in five municipalities and three townships approved the measures that allow residents to choose... FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/09/13
Uncontested races likely mean status quo on local taxes
By Jake Griffin - 04/03/13
A lack of ballot competition in Tuesday's election means many homeowners aren't likely to see much in the way of policy change when it comes to property taxes. While voters will make key choices in some local races, more than 60 percent of the... FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin - 04/03/13
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