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Yesterday | Algoma Record-Herald

Algoma woman, child killed in Illinois crash

Alcohol may be to blame for a head-on collision that killed a 24-year-old Algoma woman and her 16-month-old son Friday night in northern Illinois.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

School Dist. 64 Budget Returns To Restraint

For the past two years, Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 has been free of property tax revenue caps, allowing it to increase its revenues dramatically.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

Sun-Times News Group

Maine South grad produces 'Great American Road Trip'

Maine South grad produces 'Great American Road Trip' Comments July 2, 2009 SRO: PEOPLE TO WATCH Park Ridge native Lisa Hennessy , a 1987 graduate of Maine South High School, is executive producer of a new reality show premiering July 7 on NBC.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Fire Damages Empty Office Building

Firefighters work to enter the damaged office building on Friday. Fire severely damaged a vacant office building in Executive Office Plaza in Park Ridge the evening of Friday, June 26.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

The mother of all road trips

The Coote family of Lockport planned on taking a family road trip out West this year.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

301 Moved Permanently

Uncle Dan's treats everyone like family

Family values are being served at Uncle Dan's Pizza and Pub, the restaurant on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge that opened in December, but will hold its grand opening celebration June 29.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Fireworks, Concert, Parade Back For '4th' Bash

The annual fireworks show, a concert, and a kiddy parade, highlight the Fourth of July weekend in Park Ridge.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Antioch Review

Zirko convicted in Glenview double murder trial

Mary Lacey's daughter, Susan, and sister, Helena Kobalsky, were weeping in their seats in anticipation of a Cook County Circuit Court jury's verdict.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Daily Herald

Suburbs unite to help sick children

Schaumburg High School sophomore Laura Peterson, 16, enlisted the help of her fashion class to make 150 pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer, a group that donates the pillowcases to critically ill kids.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Rain Pounds Northwest Suburbs

All residents can do is stare as rain floods Elmhurst Road between Oakton and Algonquin in Des Plaines on Friday.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Officers Report Drug Bust, Witness Alleged Deal; Send Out Warning

Park Ridge police were involved in two drug apprehensions last week and warned parents about signs of Ecstasy use.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Cbs2chicago.com

Hankering For Hooters Leads To Crash In Park Ridge

Jun 19, 2009 1:28 pm US/Central PARK RIDGE, Ill. A Chicago man with an apparent sudden craving for Hooters allegedly caused a rollover accident Wednesday afternoon in Park Ridge while attempting to turn in the direction of the restaurant.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Lake in the Hills Countryside

Friends to exhibit at Park Ridge Art Fair

Penzin and Norlock have been exhibiting their paintings next to each other for almost 20 years since joining the art league.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Lake in the Hills Countryside

Arrests of alleged ecstasy dealers prompts police warning

The Park Ridge Police Department issued a community drug alert this week following two recent arrests involving the sale of the synthetic drug, ecstasy.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Daily Herald

Fired District 207 teacher won't see retirement benefits

Maine East High School teacher and former soccer coach Jennifer Espinosa has been fired by District 207, charged with having sex with a 16-year-old former student known to be a gang member.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Flood Task Force Forms

Park Ridge Mayor Dave Schmidt announced current members of the Flood Control Task Force during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, June 8. He selected Joe Saccomanno, former director of public works, to chair the task force.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Friday Night Hodges Park Concerts Begin June 19

The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society will again present its series of Friday night concerts in Hodges Park beginning June 19.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

301 Moved Permanently

Wild things afloat and afoot at Park Ridge library

Giant wild animals will be on the prowl at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Council Questions Mayor's Choice For Alderman

Park Ridge Mayor Dave Schmidt on Monday, June 1 submitted Joseph Sweeney to the city council as a prospective replacement for first ward alderman, a move met with questions from some of the other aldermen who compared it to a similar situation four years earlier.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

Daily Herald

Stone Gate a gem in downtown Des Plaines

Would you like an Emerald or Ruby? Whatever jewel you select at Stone Gate Condominiums - where each condo is named after a gemstone - your purchase will mean quality construction, excellent value and a desirable location near downtown Des Plaines, developers say.

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