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No texting law
Illinois drivers who read or send text messages or surf the Internet while driving will face fines beginning…
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New law gives juvenile offenders more chances to reform
Starting Jan. 1, Illinois is changing the way it charges 17-year-olds with misdemeanor crimes. The change is expected to help…
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Injury takes firefighter from dream job
Jim McDonough, who comes from a family of firefighters, recently retired from the Niles Fire Department after being injured during a rescue attempt. For someone steeped in firefighter culture, th...
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Chamber members toast holiday, ponder how to make 2010 more prosperous
Joe Walsh had a very good night on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Not only did he get inducted as president of the Niles Chamber of Commerce and…
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18-year-old charged in gas station robbery
On Dec. 15, 18 year old Lyes Mellal of 5351 N. East River Road in Chicago was arrested and charged with armed robbery with a firearm for…
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Kids sit on Santa s lap at Golf Mills mall in Niles recently. Santa manned the booth until the last minute, up to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Even pets had a photo opportunity with the bug guy during the holiday season.

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Social media can boost business, but must be approached cautiously, experts warn
Online social media are becoming increasingly important to businesses today, yet business owners and managers have to be wary of…
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Gas main leak snarls Park Ridge traffic
A leak from a gas main caused traffic snarls in Park Ridge Monday, but the main was never…
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Churches say holiday gift drives successful; givers recognize the need
Patricia Jablonski worried that in this economy, parishioners at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles might not be willing or…
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District 63 starts search for two school principals
The process of finding new principals for both Washington and Apollo schools is starting up…
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