All Stories from May 23, 2014 (Change date)
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Arizona wildfire fighting strategy: Let blaze growMay 25, 2014 9:11 am - FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Firefighters say a wildfire burning through forested hillsides in a scenic northern Arizona canyon could dramatically expand as crews scramble to get ...
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1 killed in bomb attacks in Pakistan's capitalMay 24, 2014 1:56 pm - ISLAMABAD - Police in Pakistan say two bombs that exploded a half-hour apart in the capital, Islamabad, have killed a security guard and wounded another person. Police o...
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Kristufek's Arlington selections for Saturday, May 24May 23, 2014 4:05 pm - Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Joe Kristufek's selections for Arlington International races on Saturday, May 24. Click on the attached PDF listed below...
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Local band delivers catchy folk-rock on 'Creatures of Habit'May 24, 2014 9:40 am - The phrase "concept album" sometimes elicits sneers from those who associate it with the most excessive and bombastic tendencies of progressive rock. Gordon Robertson, f...
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Metropolis' 'Last Five Years' eloquently examines romanceMay 24, 2014 9:40 am - Every marriage ends. The end may come after a lifetime together, the fulfillment of a promise: “till death do us part.” It may come sooner, accompanied by legal documen...
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Bathroom grab bars get stylishMay 26, 2014 10:03 am - The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father's new house turned out beautifully, with a frameless glass shower and handmade ceramic tile accents. Neith...
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Des Plaines plans $400,000 of improvements at Apache ParkMay 23, 2014 1:30 pm - Des Plaines is planning about $400,000 in improvements at Apache Park and the surrounding neighborhood on the southeast side of town. The goal of the plan — developed ov...
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School's almost out; summer fun is just around the cornerMay 24, 2014 9:39 am - Volatile weather can make it tough to come up with a plan to keep the family entertained, but one great option is local amusement parks. Some offer a sunny day outside, ...
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Algonquin artist's portraits of veterans on display at Addison libraryMay 24, 2014 12:39 am - Cpl. Patrick Tanner is among nearly two dozen veterans who greet patrons when they enter the atrium of the Addison Public Library. But instead of mingling with visitors ...
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Gurnee approves assisted-living facility for Alzheimer's, other dementia clientsMay 23, 2014 5:52 pm - Gurnee village board members have approved an assisted-living facility for clients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. Developed by the LaSalle Group of Schaum...