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Government
Holiday Sales a Homerun for Westfield Old Orchard
2011 finished strong for retailers taking advantage of what appears to be a strengthening economy, but what's in store for them in 2012? While Westfield Co., the owners of Old Orcha...
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Schools
Students: College May Not be the Best Answer
For all the high school students out there wondering whether they will ever find jobs, two Niles West High School students have a word of advice: Forget getting a four-year university deg...
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Holiday Guide
Skokie Hospital workers skip holiday gifts, give $10,000 to Niles Family Services
A stereotyped holiday gift like a pen or a basket of fruit may soon forgotten by the person on which it is bestowed. Employees of Skokie Hospital chose to make a contribution to help...
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Holiday Guide
Food Pantry Use Shows Sign of Times
A 15 percent increase in demand at the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry this year is a clear indication the economy has not begun to improve for many local residents. Dema...
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Holiday Guide
Food Pantry Expects to Serve Record Number in November
The Niles Township Food Pantry is bracing for what it expects will be a record number of people in need coming through its doors this month. “It will be off the charts,” Director Cyn...
