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Page last updated Friday, February 5, 2010

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Cover shot: Dancers from Palatine High School kick up their heels during Saturday’s pom, dance and flags competition in the Palatine fieldhouse. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Arlington Heights Journal

Reason For Hope

The nation's better-than-expected Gross Domestic Product numbers were released only last week but Arlington Hts. officials are already seeing increasing interest in new restaurants and businesses because of the news.

10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals

Parks Seek Input On New Play Equipment

Wheeling Twp. Waits On Social Funding Decision

Sake Chicken To Open In Arlington Hts.

Goslin Victorious In County Primary

Buffalo Grove Journal

Dance Club Security Returns To Forefront

Buffalo Grove's eSkape Family Entertainment owner Bill Feldgreber walked into the village boardroom Monday thinking that evening was going to be the night his proposed dance club would be voted on---if not approved. However, that was not the case.

State's Attorney Can't Find Open Meetings Violation

10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals

Sente, Sugrue To Face Off In 59th

Goslin Victorious In County Primary

Police Gear Up For Super Bowl, Too

Palatine Journal

Morrison: 'It's Time For New Blood'

Palatine resident and local business owner Tom Morrison believes a desire by voters for new blood in Springfield propelled him to victory over long-time incumbent Suzie Bassi in Tuesday's Republican primary election in the 54th State House District.

Del Mar Holds Lead On Skoien

Bean Will Have Challenger In November

10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals

Goslin Victorious In County Primary

Higgins Wins, To Face Mussman In 56th Dist.

Murphy Falls In Primary

Unemployment Rises Again In Des Plaines, EG, Palatine

Assisted Living Building Project OKd By Council

Jaycees Host Haiti Fundraiser Friday

Parks Set Up Scholarship Fund

Rolling Meadows Journal

Downtown Marketing Mulled

The Rolling Meadows Economic Development Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 2, recommended a marketing analysis of the city's downtown.

Fire Dept. Marks Promotions, Newcomer

Meadows CURE Talent Show Fights Racism

Asian Bistro Settles In To New Rolling Meadows Space

Higgins Wins, To Face Mussman In 56th Dist.

Bean Will Have Challenger In November

Del Mar Holds Lead On Skoien

Morrison: 'It's Time For New Blood'

10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals

Wheeling Journal

Voters Reject 911 Referendum Again; Property Tax Hike Next?

Wheeling voters again rejected an increased surcharge on their home telephones to pay for the village's 911 fund, an action that will likely lead to a property tax increase instead.

Incentive Program, Job Cuts In Works

'Wheeling High School' To Remain

Senior Center Breaks Down '09 Numbers

'A Night At The Oscars' Feb. 10

10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals

Sente, Sugrue To Face Off In 59th

Goslin Victorious In County Primary



January 27-February 1, 2010

Arlington Heights Journal

Big Cuts Loom In School District 21

In the coming weeks Wheeling Twp. Elementary School Dist. 21 board members will determine what needs to be cut from next year's budget in order to balance revenues and expenditures.

Taste Of Arlington Hts.?

Northwest Suburban Homeless Population Rising

Mayor Reviewing Trustee Candidates

Thomas, South Students Practice Job Interviews

FBI Won't Release Reason For Gupta Clinic Searches

Deputy Chief: Wheeling Teacher's Resignation 'Not A Police Matter'

New Township Senior Bus On Way

Buffalo Grove Journal

Village Manager Won't Take Raise

Buffalo Grove Village Manager Bill Brimm volunteered not to receive a salary increase for the second straight year.

Statesman To Call Up Rookies After Exodus

59th Candidates Get Final Jabs In

BG To Hear Sports Facility Proposal

Coulson, Hamos In 10th District Race

Endorse Dan Hynes

Palatine Journal

Restoring Deer Grove Enters Phase 3

Openlands, an ecosystem restoration company, started phase three of a five-year, $4.5 million improvement project at the 2,000-acre Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine last week.

Heated Home Stretch

Reading Program Selection: 'Loving Frank'

Palatine Restaurant Closed

Northwest Suburban Homeless Population Rising

Rolling Meadows Journal

How To Make Up For Sam's Loss?

Rolling Meadows aldermen met in closed session on Tuesday, Jan. 26 to try to find ways to make up the nearly $600,000 in revenue lost with the closing of Sam's Club.

Economic Development Update On Tap

Italian Restaurant Open For Business

System Delivers Emergency Information

City Trying To Cancel Police Records Contract

Heated Home Stretch

Wheeling Journal

Try Again On 911 Referendum Tuesday

Wheeling voters will again decide to accept or decline a surcharge on their home telephones to pay for the village's 911 fund.

Big Cuts Loom In School District 21

59th Candidates Get Final Jabs In

Village: No Antennas On Water Tower

Wheeling Rejects Cell Tower

Dining Drive To Benefit St. Joseph Food Pantry

Deputy Chief: Wheeling Teacher's Resignation 'Not A Police Matter'

Battle Of The Boards At Indian Trails Chess Championship



January 20-25, 2010

Arlington Heights Journal

Salt Supply Safe

Mixing the village's road salt supplies with a beet juice-based liquid has saved Arlington Hts. thousands of dollars, according to a village official.

Residents Upset Over Tree Trimming, But Village Says Area Needed It

AH Chamber To Local Businesses: Stay Hungry

Village To Honor Community Award Winners Feb. 12

Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race

Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't

Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Saturday

Endorsements Flow To Goslin

Money Crunch Hits District 21

Buffalo Grove Journal

Dance Club Good To Go--- Almost

Issues over security at a proposed dance club inside Buffalo Grove's eSkape Family Entertainment Center have been worked out prompting the drafting of an ordinance for possible approval on Monday, Feb. 1.

OTB Parlor 6 Months In

1 Arrest In Liquor Sting

Woman Charged With Prostitution

Donations Lacking In Three-Candidate Race

BG Updates Truck Weight Ordinance

Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race

Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't

Wheeling Settles Fatal Crash Lawsuit

Endorsements Flow To Goslin

Money Crunch Hits District 21

Palatine Journal

Del Mar In The Clear

Members of the Village of Palatine's Ethics Commission decided on Tuesday, Jan. 19 that there is no sufficient evidence to continue an investigation on allegations that Dist. 1 Councilman Aaron Del Mar used village services and financial resources to collect petitions for political office.

Car Shop Move Denied

Dist. 211 Adds Mandarin, Health Career Courses

Buesching Remembered As 'A Very Dynamic Person'

Bassi, Morrison Tally Up Campaign Contributions

Palatine Pizza Hut Closes

Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race

Endorsements Flow To Goslin

Rolling Meadows Journal

Sam's Club Closing Hits Rolling Meadows Hard

The city of Rolling Meadows must look for ways to make up nearly $600,000 in yearly tax revenue while some 137 full- and part-time workers at the Rolling Meadows Sam's Club, 1470 Golf Rd., may be looking for new jobs when the store closes its doors on Jan. 22.

Not All Sold On New Fire Station

Road Contracts OKd

Del Mar In The Clear

Dist. 211 Adds Mandarin, Health Career Courses

Buesching Remembered As 'A Very Dynamic Person'

Bassi, Morrison Tally Up Campaign Contributions

Wheeling Journal

Retail/Residential Plan Ties Together Wheeling Corner

The latest proposal for the vacant Wickes furniture store property near Dundee and Wheeling roads in Wheeling is designed for a 30-year long build out and includes retail, housing, and open space.

Wheeling Settles Fatal Crash Lawsuit

Money Crunch Hits District 21

Village To Brighten Up Neighborhoods With Purchase Of LED Streetlights

Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Saturday

Endorsements Flow To Goslin

Donations Lacking In Three-Candidate Race

Helmer To Join Chicago Executive Airport Board

Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race

Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't



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