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Cook County is the biggest county in the state of Illinois and includes Chicago and many of the surrounding suburbs in the northeast corner of the state. According to the U.S. Census, the county covered about 945 square miles and its population was 5,288,655 in 2006. The county was named after Daniel Pope Cook, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the early 1800s. Toni Preckwinkle is the Cook County Board President.
Cook County is the biggest county in the state of Illinois and includes Chicago and many of the surrounding suburbs in the northeast corner of the state. According to the U.S. Census, the county covered about 945 square miles and its population was 5,288,655 in 2006. The county was named after Daniel Pope Cook, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the early 1800s. Toni Preckwinkle is the Cook County Board President.
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Man Sparks Gas Station Fire After Backing Into Pump
KTLA NewsSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) -- A man may face hit-and-run charges after he backed into a gas pump Sunday night in San Bernardino, causing a fire that torched his car. San Bernardino firefighters responded just after 6:15 p.m. to the Valero gas...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Valero LP
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Mountain Lion Spotted in La Crescenta Neighborhood
KTLA NewsLA CRESCENTA, Calif. (KTLA) -- Last week it was a big black bear. This week, it's a mountain lion that's been spotted on the prowl in La Crescenta. One young California black bear made so many visits to La Crescenta yards, garages and garbage cans, he...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, Environmental Issues, Wildlife
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Artists for the Arts
Allie Mac Kay was live with international recording artists "Venice" for a preview of their annual benefit concert "For The Arts" concert. SMMUSD Student Musicians will join international recording artists Venice, singer/songwriter Glen Phillips (Toad...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Schools, Public Schools, Illinois
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Supreme Court to Rule on Crack Cocaine Sentences
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- Nearly two years ago, President Obama signed into law a "fair sentencing" act to reduce the long prison terms meted out to people who were caught with small amounts of crack cocaine. But the law did not make clear whether it should apply...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, U.S. Senate, Illinois, Democratic Party
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Man Sought for Harassing 12-Year-Old Girls in Temecula
KTLA NewsTEMECULA, Calif. (KTLA) -- Sheriff's deputies are searching for at least one young man they say harassed two 12-year-old girls Sunday near Temecula and tried to coax them into his vehicle. Deputies responded just before 12:25 p.m to the intersection of...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, SUVs and Crossovers, New York City
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Toy Company Accused of Laundering Drug Money
KTLA NewsCITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. (KTLA) -- Prosecutors announced charges Monday for a toy company and its seven owners, alleging the company laundered drug money to cartel bosses in Mexico and Colombia. Woody Toys, based in City of Industry, is accused of...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Prosecution, Illinois, Organized Crime
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Man Electrocuted Near Fontana Metrolink Tracks
KTLA NewsFONTANA, Calif. (KTLA) -- Sheriff's deputies found a man electrocuted early Monday morning near the Metrolink train tracks in Fontana. Deputies responded to a report of the dead body about 2:25 a.m. at the train tracks near the intersection of Valencia...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, Southern California Edison Company, New York City
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Wedding Gift Refund
Terry Smith, the founder and president of "WeddingGiftRefund.com" was here to talk about his online service that provides refunds for wedding gift purchases if the marriage does not last after three years. For more information go to: www....Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, Online Media Industry, Marriage
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Oklahoma Woman Finds Dog, Ring in Tornado Rubble
CNNWOODWARD, Oklahoma -- Emilee Neagle and her family had just 26 minutes to leave their house the night a tornado hit her town of Woodward, Oklahoma. "The wind was blowing and it woke me up," Neagle said of the moments before she fled. She heard that...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, CNN (tv network), Weddings
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Dr. Reef Karim: How To Spot A Liar
The love doctor, Dr. Reef Karim, was back to tell us how you can spot a liar. He is the co-author of the modern day version of "Men are from Mars Women are from Venus" called "Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?". For more information go to:...Tags: Egypt, Chicago, Illinois, New York City, India
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Paris Pistol Pic: 'Wake-Up Call' for Pippa Middleton
CNNLondon -- A storm of outrage provoked by photos of Pippa Middleton showing her in a car with a man wielding what appears to be a gun in France should act as a wake-up call, royal watchers have warned Prince William's sister-in-law. "This story is very...Tags: Egypt, Weather Warnings, Illinois, Marriage, France
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Warren Buffett Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
CNNNEW YORK -- Iconic investor Warren Buffett announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer in a letter to shareholders of his firm Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett, 81, said his "condition is not remotely life-threatening or even...Tags: Egypt, Illinois, Cancer, Prostate, S&P 500
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