All Stories from January 25, 2014 (Change date)
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Map pinpoints shelters with too many, too few dogsJan 26, 2014 6:06 am - LOS ANGELES — The X on this animal lovers’ treasure map could be Spot or Rex or Rover. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently launched a ...
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Sap aside, pencil cactus is nice indoors and outJan 26, 2014 6:06 am - Pencil cactus is a fitting common name for Euphorbia tirucalli, even though the plant would be useless for writing and is not really a cactus. A single plant looks like...
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On the road: Bring the kids along to MCAJan 26, 2014 6:07 am - Chicago Science fair When was the last time you saw the coal mine, baby chicks hatching or walked through the U-505 submarine? It's all there and more at the M...
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Book notes: Naperville native signs debut novel at NCCJan 25, 2014 4:45 am - 타 “Lydia’s Party” author Margaret Hawkins discusses and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. ...
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So many Grammy moments to keep you glued to tubeJan 26, 2014 5:35 am - Predicting who will come up with the next morning’s water-cooler moment at Sunday’s Grammy Awards is just as difficult as guessing who will win album of the year. The aw...
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50-year age difference for Grammy folk nomineesJan 26, 2014 10:08 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Folk music has always been hard to nail down to a certain style or sound. This year's nominees for best folk album at the Grammy Awards prove there's ...
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Keep horse racing healthy in IllinoisJan 25, 2014 4:00 am - Illinois legislators will reconvene in Springfield on Wednesday to hear Gov. Pat Quinn’s State of the State address. It is also imperative that they take the time to pas...
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The SoapboxJan 25, 2014 4:00 am - Perfect setting: Friday is Pack the Place night at Prospect High School, which hosts Hersey in a boys-girls basketball doubleheader. It’s also where the IHSA will honor ...
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Comments ignore true responsibilityJan 25, 2014 4:00 am - Re: Island Lake police pension underfunding reports alarm former VOIL officials. The Daily Herald blog comments attempt shifting responsibility to everyone but the comme...
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Chicago’s bizarre crackdown on e-cigsJan 25, 2014 3:40 am - The city of Chicago, in its infinite wisdom, has severely restricted use of e-cigarettes. Why? Because they can’t figure out if they are dangerous. According to an artic...