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Cars Damaged by Hurricane Sandy Pass 250,000 Mark
KickingTiresHurricane Sandy damaged or destroyed more than 250,000 cars, the National Insurance Crime Bureau said Thursday. The Des Plaines, Ill., agency noted that these preliminary figures only include insured cars whose owners filed claims after the October 2012...Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Insurance, The New York Times, Manufacturing and Engineering, Natural Disasters
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McCain's mystery donors
The SwampToday's Chicago Tribune features a story about a virtually unknown network of large donors to mostly Republican causes, including the McCain presidential bid. The main donor, Shi Sheng Hao, lists an address in suburban Chicago and is the largest political...Tags: Political Fundraising, Hillary Clinton, Government, Illinois, Barack Obama
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Earmarks aren't 'wicked, evil, criminal, wrong'
The Swampby Frank James The debate over earmarks will probably not end until the last day of the Republic, which we hope isn't anytime soon, despite what that Russian "expert" says. The debate sprang to life again because the $410 billion......Tags: George W. Bush, Dick Durbin, The New York Times, Richard M. Daley, Christianity
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Orbert Davis' jazz symphony looks at Chicago River's momentous reversal
It was called the “seventh engineering wonder of the world,” a herculean effort to reverse the flow of the Chicago River. Typhoid fever, cholera and other waterborne diseases were running rampant in Chicago in the late 19th century, and...
Tags: Technology, Science and Technology, Authors, Michael Williams, Culture
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Running A/C in the winter is essential
Q: I have a 2009 Honda CRV that has automatic climate control. In theory, I set the temperature and the system does the rest. However, I've noticed that even when it is cold outside and only the heater should be running, I find that telltale, dripping...Tags: Superman (fictional character), Air Transportation Delays, Ford, New Lenox, Vehicles
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Chocolatier finds sweet spot in Belize
Katrina Markoff, the founder of high-end Chicago chocolatier Vosges Haut-Chocolat, is nearing completion on two high-profile projects: a winery-style chocolate facility in Logan Square and an education center at a cacao plantation and eco-lodge in Belize....
Tags: WMS Industries Incorporated, Churchill Downs, Belize, Richard M. Daley, IndyCar Series
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Illinois Phil begins promising new chapter in its history
This is a time of transition for several of Chicago's suburban orchestras. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has been patiently auditioning a host of guest conductors to find a replacement for Robert Hanson, who resigned in June, 2011 after 37 years as music...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Culture, Michigan Avenue, Financing and Stock Offerings, Dance
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Accidently on Purpose
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Economic woes and double-digit unemployment are being blamed for a rash of staged auto accidents by criminals against unsuspecting motorists to line their pockets through fraudulent insurance claims. Ten people were...Tags: Massachusetts, Lawyers, Road Transportation, Prosecution, Crimes
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Report: Rivers Casino makes $35M in May
TribLocal - Joliet » NewsThe Rivers Casino in Des Plaines made $35.2 million last month and continues to outpace other riverboats in the state, according to figures released by …... -
Teachers, colleges getting early lesson in Obamacare
Change of SubjectWednesday's print column They jokingly refer to themselves as "road scholars," the part-time, often itinerate employees who teach the majority of the classroom hours at community colleges. Without their willingness to work for modest pay, tuition at these... -
Two Des Plaines library trustees stepping down
TribLocal - Des Plaines » NewsTwo Des Plaines Public Library trustees said they won't be seeking reappointment when their terms end later this month. Board President George Magerl and trustee …... -
Heart disease kills woman outside police station
TribLocal - Des Plaines » NewsA 49-year-old Des Plaines woman found dead outside the Des Plaines Police Station on Tuesday passed away from a heart disease, according to autopsy results …...
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