All Stories from August 11, 2012 (Change date)
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Government opens competition for new school grantsAug 11, 2012 11:55 pm - WASHINGTON — Hoping to build on state-level reforms aimed at closing the education achievement gap, the Education Department opened its Race to the Top competition to sc...
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White Sox escape deep hole only to loseAug 12, 2012 4:18 pm - This season’s trade acquisitions have not only made general manager Kenny Williams look good, they’ve helped keep the White Sox on top of the AL Central heading into the...
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Wise still good catch for White SoxAug 11, 2012 11:20 pm - When the New York Yankees designated him for assignment July 23, outfielder Dewayne Wise knew he didn’t want to play in the minor leagues. So he went home and sat by the...
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Brainerd Festival just the beginning for community events in LibertyvilleAug 14, 2012 5:10 pm - The Wine, Beer, Cigar, and Food Festival has proven to be a successful fundraiser for the Brainerd Community Center Foundation. The funds raised at past events have been...
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Refilling the Lincoln Memorial pool, 'an American icon'Aug 13, 2012 6:19 am - WASHINGTON — Inside a plain brown building in Washington on the National Mall, someone within the next few weeks will step to a panel labeled “Master Control Station” an...
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Work advice: Is her career being mommy-tracked?Aug 12, 2012 4:02 pm - Editor’s note: Karla L. Miller writes an advice column on navigating the modern workplace. Each week she will answer one or two questions from readers. Q: I have been an...
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Lake Villa Scout builds swingset, renovates playhouseAug 13, 2012 7:07 pm - Some Boy Scouts choose to collect food or clothing in a drive become an Eagle Scout. Others send care packages to soldiers abroad or volunteer at a food pantry. But Nick...
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Grayslake’s new police chief: Let’s move onAug 14, 2012 10:40 am - Phillip Perlini has started a new era at the Grayslake Police Department. Accompanied by his family, two former bosses and others, Perlini was sworn in last week as Gray...
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Former Chicago fire commissioner now deputy chief — in Carol StreamAug 14, 2012 10:40 am - Bob Hoff has been a firefighter for more than 35 years. He twice received the Chicago Fire Department’s top award for bravery and rose through the ranks until he eventua...
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Seeking hardier breeds for drought, climate changeAug 13, 2012 7:37 am - DES MOINES, Iowa — Cattle are being bred with genes from their African cousins who are accustomed to hot weather. New corn varieties are emerging with larger roots for g...
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