All Stories from December 31, 2013 (Change date)
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Vernon Hills considers outside help with battle against emerald ash borerJan 01, 2014 5:49 am - Vernon Hills officials are considering hiring outside contractors to help with tree removal and replacement as the deadly emerald ash borer reaches its tree-killing peak...
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Fitness center open house:Dec 31, 2013 4:03 pm - The Fitness Center at the Libertyville Sports Complex will host an “Open House & Member Appreciation Day” from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Fitness Center wi...
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Wauconda photo archive created:Dec 31, 2013 3:59 pm - The Wauconda Area Library will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year, and to kick off the festivities officials have launched an online archive of historical photogra...
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Retired teachers meeting:Dec 31, 2013 3:57 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Lambs Farm restaurant, at Route 176 and I-94, near Libertyville. The cost is $16 p...
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Arrest after ‘routine’ safety check was legal, appellate court saysJan 01, 2014 5:49 am - A St. Charles man has lost his appeal of a 2010 conviction for operating a watercraft while intoxicated. The Illinois 2nd District Appellate Court ruled Dec. 27 the stat...
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NHL hopes bigger makes the Winter Classic betterDec 31, 2013 10:29 pm - ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As the novelty of playing hockey outdoors seems to be wearing off, the NHL is hoping bigger is better at the Winter Classic. The league has been playi...
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Woody Hayes’ punch resounds 35 years laterDec 31, 2013 4:38 pm - COLUMBUS, Ohio — It has been 35 years and still the almost unthinkable image of an iconic 65-year-old coach cold-cocking an opposing player doesn’t fade away. As Clemson...
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Rose Bowl turning 100 as Stanford meets Michigan St.Dec 31, 2013 4:28 pm - PASADENA, Calif. — The game considered to be the first Rose Bowl was staged in 1902 to help pay for the Tournament of Roses Parade. An unexpectedly huge crowd of about 8...
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McHenry County Conservation District honored for green fleetDec 31, 2013 9:08 pm - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, in conjunction with the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, has recognized the McHenry County Conservation District for ha...
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2013 was the year of unstoppable stocksJan 01, 2014 6:01 am - NEW YORK — The stock market was unstoppable in 2013. A U.S. government shutdown, fear of a default, the threat of military action in Syria, big budget cuts, and a Europe...