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Groundhog lied: Winter will be sticking around at least until early April
The groundhog apparently fudged his long-range forecast back in February for an early spring. ... Full story
Fox Valley Habitat seeks vet family for future home
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity is reaching out to area veterans. ... Full story
Taxpayers' pension fund contributions up 172% in 10 years
While local government workers paid 40 percent more toward their pensions in 2011 than they did just 10 years earlier, taxpayer contributions rose 172 percent over the same time frame. ... Full story
Habemus Papam! Pope Francis
Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis. ... Full story
Lauzen blasts Kane County hiring freeze
Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen spoke out against the county's hiring-freeze policy for the first time Wednesday, calling for its complete overhaul as county board members committed to a thorough review and revision of the ordinance. ... Full story
Really? $100,000 per year? And this is "austerity?
Taxpayers outside of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 don't pay the salaries for educators working there, but they do have to help cover retirement costs for those educators. ... Full story
Jewel Middle School gifted students win state title in app contest
Can’t tell the difference between Bromine and Beryllium or Cadmium and Chromium? There are some 11- and 12-year-olds at West Aurora’s Jewel Middle School who can help with that. ... Full story
West schools looking at $1.2 million in cuts, savings
The West Aurora School Board is considering $1.2 million in potential savings and budget cuts in areas such as transportation, staffing, drivers education and building maintenance. ... Full story
Elgin gives preliminary OK to video gambling
Elgin is in the final stretch of allowing video gambling to come to town, even though that might amount to a revenue loss for the city. ... Full story
Protect your information during the tax-season identity theft boom
Tax season can be stressful, and each year people scramble to send in their tax returns, right down to the deadline. But for those who do a little preparation and avoid procrastinating, it can be significantly less tense. However, whether you're a last-minute rusher or an ahead-of-the-game planner, you need to take steps to protect your identity during tax time, or you could be facing the greatest stress of all. ... Full story
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