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Why many minimum wage workers in suburbs won’t be getting a raise July 1
Some minimum wage workers in Cook County will get a $1.75 raise and paid sick days July 1, but it depends where they work. A Daily Herald survey of 134 municipalities in suburban Cook County shows more than two-thirds have opted out of two county ordinances that would raise the minimum wage and mandate businesses pay employees for sick days.
Last Updated Jun 26, 2017 12:30 PM -
Lions Clubs International marks 100 years with huge convention in Chicago
Updated Jun 26, 2017 6:27 AM
Oak Brook-based Lions Clubs International is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding with a centennial convention June 30 through July 4 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
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Districts 207, 59 launch teacher coaching organization
Updated Jun 23, 2017 8:06 PM
Maine Township High School District 207 has launched itself into somewhat of a business venture: teaching other districts how to coach teachers.
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Des Plaines Elementary District 62 giving laptops to families in need
Updated Jun 23, 2017 4:37 PM
Rather than shipping off old computers to be recycled, Des Plaines Elementary District 62 has been giving hundreds of laptops to families in need.
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Kane clerk fees lawsuit could face delay during Cook appeal
Updated Jun 22, 2017 10:34 AM
A lawsuit against the Kane County circuit court clerk arguing the office improperly charged people some fees could be put on hold while an appellate court panel considers a similar case in Cook County that was dismissed by a judge.
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Census: Suburbs are getting older, more diverse
Updated Jun 22, 2017 6:08 AM
The suburbs have an older, more diverse population than in 2010, a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau says. Kerry Lester rounds up what’s changed since the last full census.
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Cook County clerk won’t seek re-election
Updated Jun 21, 2017 7:10 PM
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr said Wednesday that he will not seek re-election for a post that he’s held for 26 years.
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Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 hires assistant superintendent, assistant principal
Updated Jun 21, 2017 4:25 PM
Des Plaines Elementary District 62 has named a new assistant superintendent and assistant principal at Chippewa Middle School.
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Alison Krauss and David Gray tour to Rosemont Theatre
Updated Jun 20, 2017 5:33 PM
Alison Krauss and David Gray team up for a concert tour that plays the Rosemont Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23.
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- Bandits get important win over Charge
- Low-wage worker fights for minimum wage increase
- Bandits can’t comeback against Charge
- Low-wage workers fight for minimum wage increase
- Bandits top Charge in extras
- Scrap Yard Dawgs sweep Chicago Bandits
- Bandits’ bats befuddled by former pitcher
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Local singing group, The Park Ridge Chorale, is seeking local World War II veterans to interview about their WW II experiences for inclusion in the historical narrative of their April 25 concert, “The Greatest Hits of the Greatest Generation”. “We will have some historical narration throughout the concert and would like to include a few personal veterans’ stories,” said Ed Zelnis, director of the chorale. “We plan to provide special seating for them at the concert as well.” The concert is Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 250 N. Prospect, Parke Ridge.
Local WW II veterans are encouraged to call Rhet O’Neill, 847-699-8901, for more information. Adrienne Dimopoulos - Conor (aka Superman) Smith, 5, and his aunt, Patricia Smith, both of Chicago, stopped by Culver’s Restaurant in Rosemont April 28 to help celebrate “National Superheroes Day.” As part of the promotion, Culver’s provided discounted meals to kids who showed up in a superhero costume. They provided the same to all Rosemont fire and police employees who showed up in uniform as its way of celebrating the village’s “superheroes.” Joe White
- Piotr Andrzejeski of Des Plaines proudly displays his first-place trophy after taking home the title at the USTA 10-and-under tennis tournament held at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago on April 27. Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
- During the months of January and February our customers cleaned out their "junk drawers" and brought in unwanted bits and pieces. Wolff's held a contest to design a Recycled Collage and four winners were chosen. Their artwork inspired the final design. Is this still a work in progress? Sharon Wolff
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- Rosemont Sports
- Bandits get important win over Charge
- Bandits can’t comeback against Charge
- Bandits top Charge in extras
- Scrap Yard Dawgs sweep Chicago Bandits
- Bandits’ bats befuddled by former pitcher
- Bandits dominate in doubleheader against Beijing
- Bandits shutout by Charge
- Bandits edge Charge 3-2
- Rosemont Business
- Arlington Heights housing, retail project to be done early next year
- Rosemont Entertainment
- Lions Clubs International marks 100 years with convention in Chicago
- Alison Krauss and David Gray tour to Rosemont Theatre
- Paula Abdul says she’ll perform tonight at Allstate Arena
- Paula Abdul cancels Thursday Allstate Arena, is performing tonight
- Rosemont Opinion
- State, not county, should manage minimum wage
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