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Hampshire News

Local news for Hampshire, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

18 hrs ago | De Kalb Midweek

New high school impresses

With the new Hampshire High School building nearly complete, principal Chuck Bumbales recently took more than 65 Hampshire Chamber members on a tour through his new digs.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Courier News

Work to close Hampshire roads

For the three dozen or so families who live along Kelley Road, Harmony Road and Marney Drive, culvert construction that will begin Monday offers hope of alleviating flood problems that have plagued their area ...

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Related Topix: Kane County, IL

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Oil and Gas Investor

Stephen PayneThe Chavez Revolution Comes To New Hampshire

Stephen Payne discusses political influences on the energy industry, and more. July 18th, 2008 spayne Two years ago, New Hampshirites turned down Chavez flatly.

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Sun Jul 20, 2008

Daily Herald

Route 72 crash kills one

A head-on collision between an SUV and a semi tractor trailer on Route 72 left one dead and another injured Thursday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Kingston, IL, Dekalb County, IL, Rockford, IL

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Northwest Herald

Hampshire crashes leave 1 dead, 2 hospitalized

HAMPSHIRE Two crashes Thursday in Hampshire left one man dead and two others hospitalized.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Daily Chronicle Online

Highway 72 closed due to accident

One person was killed and another was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after a sport utility vehicle collided with a semitrailer loaded with gravel on Route 72 near Genoa.

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Related Topix: Genoa, IL, Dekalb County, IL, Kane County, IL

Suburban Chicago News

Sneak peak at new Hampshire High

The new Hampshire High School that will open Sept. 4 at Big Timber and Ketchum roads benefited from examining what worked and didn't work at other new schools in the area, Principal Chuck Bumbales says.

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Related Topix: South Elgin, IL, Commerce (Texas A&M University System), Texas A&M University System, Education Etc.

Courier-News

Big grant for small Hampshire school

At a time when many institutions are tightening the budget and reducing the amount spent on supplemental programs, St.

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Related Topix: St. Charles, IL, Aurora, IL, Education Etc.

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Daily Herald

Woman forced from car, assaulted

Hampshire police are investigating a sexual assault after a woman was taken from her vehicle late Saturday night and forced into a nearby cornfield.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Daily Herald

Bottle rocket sends Elgin dad on mission

Timothy Hudzik was enjoying a walk through his Elgin neighborhood Sunday evening, pushing his 2-year-old son in a stroller, his fiancee by his side.

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Related Topix: Elgin, IL, Burlington, IL

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Courier-News

Hampshire plans wastewater plant expansion

The village board gave unanimous approval this week to a resolution for construction of a major wastewater treatment facility expansion.

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

Daily Herald

Driver critical after Hampshire accident

A Rockford driver was critically injured Friday morning in a crash at Route 72 and Engel Road near Hampshire, authorities said.

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Related Topix: Kane County, IL

Courier News

Pint-sized pet lover donates birthday cash

Not long after his seventh birthday on Jan. 15, Jason Kleberg of Hampshire visited the Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin.

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Related Topix: South Elgin, IL, Elgin, IL

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Geneva Sun

Elburn Day in the Park: Fun on a smaller scale

The gargantuan red strawberries made of steel welcomed the first bunch of young riders eager to get a taste of the action.

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Related Topix: Burlington, IL, Elburn, IL

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Courier-News

Speak Outs

Hampshire High School is all upset because they are going to be moved up into a better class, competing with schools more their size.

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Related Topix: West Dundee, IL, Dundee, IL, Elgin, IL, Opinion

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Hot Rod Magazine

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

Frame off restoration at Getz's hot rods in Hampshire, IL. Frame, engine compartment completely detailed.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Police Department for The City Of Por...

February 22, 08, Sex Offender Sentenced

Date of Release: Friday February 22, 2008 Reference: Sex Offender Sentenced Sex offender Paul Peters has been sentenced in Federal court to serve 15 ½ years in prison and lifetime probation for ...

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Related Topix: Portsmouth, NH

Daily Herald

Pingree Grove backs boundary plan

In hopes of preventing another round of battles over land and borders, Pingree Grove on Monday endorsed a boundary agreement with Huntley and Hampshire.

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Related Topix: Huntley, IL, Pingree Grove, IL

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Courier News

Weekly Journals cease publication

After serving their respective communities for hundreds of combined years, the Weekly Journals in Huntley, Hampshire, Genoa and Sycamore ceased publication this month.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Kane County, IL, Genoa, IL, Huntley, IL

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Carpentersville-based District 300 board OKs student-growth option

Board members in a Carpentersville-based school district decided Monday to go with the least costly option for accommodating an unexpected influx of schoolchildren, particularly kindergartners, on the east ...

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Related Topix: Algonquin, IL, Education Etc., Carpentersville, IL, Gilberts, IL

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Hampshire, Illinois is located in Kane County and is part of the Chicago Metro Area. Zip codes in Hampshire, IL include 60140.

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