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11/26/08 Architectural Commission
11/27/08 Thanksgiving - City Offices Closed
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11/10/08 1st AND 2nd Ward Aldermen Host Meeting
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11/6/08 Mitten Tree Project
10/27/08 Leaf Collection
10/22/08 Cook County Board of Review
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