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Chicago 03. Sep 10 11:31 PST
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Declaring war on human trafficking

Women at Risk International's founder to talk about her group's mission to help exploited women and girls 'put their lives back together'Rebecca McDonald's resolve to help exploited women and girls around the world began to emerge as a teenager, when she put together relief packages for destitute families at a Bangladeshi hospital where her father worked in the 1970s.
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Chicago 03. Sep 10 11:30 PST
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Suburbs hold tight to their share of sales tax

Cook County's rollback plea falls on incredulous ears After trimming an unpopular sales tax increase by half a percentage point, the Cook County Board is asking municipalities to follow its example and reduce their own slice of the sales tax pie.
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Chicago 03. Sep 10 11:30 PST
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Group looks to unlock history and recreation along I & M Canal

19th century superhighway presents towns, forest preserve areas with a boatload of potentialThe state's original superhighway –– the historic 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal –– has been embraced by most communities along its course, but overlooked by others.
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Chicago 03. Sep 10 11:29 PST
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Victory garden revisited

Project recultivates urban agriculture in West RidgeA vacant lot at Peterson and Campbell avenues in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood has blossomed this summer into a vibrant urban garden — and something of a living historical monument. Once the site of a World War II victory garden, the long-fallow property near the northern edge of the city is blooming again with everything from tomatoes ...
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Forest Park 03. Sep 10 09:29 PST
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Governor Quinn Welcomes Home Returning Servicemembers - 318th Public Affairs Operation Center Unit Returns after Year-Long Mission

CHICAGO – September 2, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined families and community residents in welcoming home 25 members of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 318th Public Affairs Operation Center (PAOC) based in Forest Park. The unit is returning from a year-long deployment in Bagdad, Iraq.
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Chicago 03. Sep 10 08:28 PST
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Inspection was no surprise to nursing home

State investigating possible tipoff by city officialState investigating possible tipoff by city official.
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Chicago 03. Sep 10 07:28 PST
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Offices Closed Sept. 6 to Observe Labor Day - Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet

CHICAGO - The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. All services will be available on the IDES Web site. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits that day are encouraged to use the Internet. TeleServe will be available.
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Michael 03. Sep 10 05:29 PST
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Statement from Governor Quinn on the Resignation of Department of Corrections Director Randle

CHICAGO – September 2, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the resignation of Michael Randle as director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, who is leaving the state to pursue a new opportunity.
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Chicago 03. Sep 10 01:31 PST
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Is this Chicago's 1st female cop?

Researcher uncovers the story of Sgt. Marie OwensA researcher has uncovered the story of Sgt. Marie Owens.
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Chicago 02. Sep 10 15:32 PST
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Last mission for WWII squadron

WW II and Korean War veterans gather for 320th Bomb Group's final reunionA World War II bomber squadron is holding its last reunion, as the number of veterans dwindles.
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