Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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Highwood (unofficially) claims jack-o'-lantern record
Highwood (unofficially) claims jack-o'-lantern record

Highwood says the unofficial tally of carved and lighted pumpkins displayed downtown over the weekend was 30,919 -- 791 more than the current world record set in Boston in 2006.

Illinois Senate approves Chicago speeding cameras Illinois Senate approves Chicago speeding cameras

The Illinois Senate today voted in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's measure that would allow Chicago to start using cameras to ticket speeders in so-called safety zones.
Ex-cop accused of stealing from charity to stay in jail at least until hearing Ex-cop accused of stealing from charity to stay in jail at least until hearing

A former Woodridge police officer who was arrested in Missouri after fleeing the area amid accusations he stole from a local police charity will remain in custody for at least another week until arguments over his bail are heard.
Bail lowered for ex-Illini Jereme Richmond Bail lowered for ex-Illini Jereme Richmond

Jereme Richmond could be back on a basketball court soon after a Lake County judge agreed to lower his bail once again.
City airport leader opposed to wage requirement measure City airport leader opposed to wage requirement measure

The city’s top aviation official today said she opposes an effort to require shops and restaurants at the city’s major airports to pay a “living wage,” an idea backed by a majority of aldermen.
Cook County Forest Preserve looking to buy land Cook County Forest Preserve looking to buy land

With real estate prices low, the Cook County Forest Preserve District is planning to snap up land on the cheap next year to add to its nearly 69,000 acres of property.
Man questioned after woman, girl stabbed to death in Skokie Man questioned after woman, girl stabbed to death in Skokie

Police were questioning a person of interest after a woman and a girl were found stabbed to death at a Skokie home this afternoon, authorities said.
Blagojevich faces higher pension hurdle, loses law license Blagojevich faces higher pension hurdle, loses law license

Convicted ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich will now have to clear a few more hurdles before he would even have a slight chance of collecting a $65,000-a-year state pension.

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