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Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?
One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol...
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Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Should Metra get Wi-Fi? Even if it’s expensive and hard to implement and maintain? The commuter-rail network is considering the possibility, the Chicago Tribune and other news agencies report, but...
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School Bus Driver Charged with Sex Assault
Woodland District 50 bus driver Kristin Miks, 32, of the 33000 Block of Sunset Ave., in Wildwood, was arrested May 13 on two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault and four counts of Aggravated Criminal...
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When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your...
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Community Gives District 112 High Marks
More than 1,000 District 112 parents and more than 300 other community members responded to the district's survey covering topics related to the quality of its education, its facilities, leadership,...
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Introducing Small Business Patch
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access...
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Update: No Powerball Winner
No one won Wednesday's Powerball game. The jackpot for Saturday has climbed to $475 million. That's a $302.4 million cash payout! Buy tickets online here. The Powerball drawing is held every Wednesday...
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Art Center Gala Raises Over $100K
The Art Center in Highland Park raised more than $100,000 at its 2013 Spring Gala on May 2. More than 400 people attended to show their support for The Art Center. All proceeds will benefit TAC and...
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Obituary: Fred Ullman an Athlete, Inventor, Civic Volunteer
The obituary below comes from Kelly and Spalding Funeral Home. Fred Ullman passed away May 1, 2013, after a long, full and fruitful life. “Uncle Fred” was an athlete, inventor, civic volunteer,...
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Willow Creek Volunteer Charged With Child Molestation
A teenage Willow Creek Community Church volunteer has been charged with molesting an 8-year-old boy, the Daily Herald reports. Officials say 19-year-old Robert Sobczak of Hoffman Estates was...
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Notable Lake Forest Resident to be CLC Commencement Speaker
Lake Forest resident Dean DeBiase, a former College of Lake County student who gained distinction as a Silicon Valley and Chicago business leader, will be the keynote speaker at the college’s...
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Highland Park Bonds Get Moody's Highest Rating
The City of Highland Park has received the Aaa rating from Moody's Investor Services for general obligation bonds issued this week to fund the upgrades to the water treatment plant. Moody's also...
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New Homes For Sale in Highland Park This Week
More Highland Park Real Estate Listings >> Highland Park Real Estate Resources: Prudential Preferred Properties Fox Management Group Hillco Realty Coldwell Banker Highland Park Housing Premier...
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Tough Week? Here's Some Inspiration to Get You to the Weekend
Friday's here. Thank goodness. One more day of work, and that's it. Here's a little inspiration to get you through to Saturday. For more than a month now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to...
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Evanston Takes Sectional Track Crown
Taking home the team trophy for the sixth straight year, the Evanston High School boys track team won the Niles West Sectional Thursday in Skokie sending five individuals and three relay teams to the...
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Authentic 'Stella & Lou' Makes Case for Second Chances
When life and love have punched you in the heart and left you sprawled on the sidewalk, is it really possible to pick yourself up and expose your tender feelings again to the possibility of new love?...
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25 Years After Laurie Dann's Violent Spree
This Monday is an anniversary that many may prefer to soon forget. Twenty-five years ago on May 20, Laurie Dann went on a violent spree that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three...
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Update: Saturday's Powerball Climbs to $600 Million!
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has climbed to a staggering $600 million. That's a $376.9 million cash payout! Buy tickets on-line here. The Powerball drawing is held every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59...
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Free Iced Beverage at Highland Park Starbucks
Cool down this weekend with a free iced beverage from Starbucks. The coffee giant is offering a free tall iced drink when you buy an iced VIA. This deal is valid through Sunday, May 19. Highland Park...
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