All Stories from December 29, 2011 (Change date)
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List: 'Baby bump' dumped, 'amazing' phrases bannedDec 30, 2011 10:42 am - DETROIT — Before passing comment on someone's “baby bump,” take a pregnant pause. Likewise, give up promoting “shared sacrifice.” And if you're tempted to proclaim your ...
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Down by 22? No problem for GrantDec 30, 2011 11:07 pm - The hole ran so deep that it almost felt bottomless. But the Grant boys basketball team was determined to scratch and claw its way out, and prove that a 22-point deficit...
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No. 19 Oklahoma beats Iowa 31-14 in Insight BowlDec 31, 2011 7:03 am - TEMPE, Ariz. — Blake Bell ran for three touchdowns to help No. 19 Oklahoma survive a late rally and a crashing camera to beat Iowa 31-14 in the Insight Bowl Friday night...
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Quinn OKs tweaks to ‘smart grid’ billDec 30, 2011 4:29 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The final piece of legislation needed for a major overhaul of the Illinois power grid has been approved. Gov. Pat Quinn signed it Friday even though he opp...
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Howard’s 20-20 game powers Magic past BobcatsDec 30, 2011 9:42 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stan Van Gundy is looking for consistent improvement from the Orlando Magic in the early stages of the NBA season, and that’s what he continues to get....
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Charger Classic had all the elements againJan 02, 2012 11:58 am - It didn’t take long to figure out that the 29th Annual Charger Classic Christmas Tournament at Dundee-Crown this week was going to offer its usual variety of drama and g...
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Waubonsie tops S. Elgin for consolation titleDec 30, 2011 10:20 pm - Waubonsie Valley’s 47-36 victory over South Elgin in Friday’s consolation championship game at the 38th Jack Tosh Holiday Classic in Elmhurst was a matter of talent over...
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Lake County YMCAs open on New Year’sDec 30, 2011 12:16 pm - Both Lake County Family YMCA facilities will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1 for those wanting to get started right away on resolutions to lose weight or get in sha...
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Bond reduced for woman accused in boy’s deathDec 30, 2011 7:52 am - JONESBORO — A southern Illinois woman accused in the death of her boyfriend’s 4-year-old son remains jailed despite having her bond reduced by $350,000. WSIL-TV reports ...
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Obama delays request for $1.2T debt limit increaseDec 31, 2011 7:05 am - HONOLULLU — President Barack Obama is delaying his request for another $1.2 trillion increase in the nation’s debt limit at the request of congressional leaders. It’s ba...