All Stories from May 30, 2011 (Change date)
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Big Ten Network changes nameMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - CHICAGO — The Big Ten Network is changing its name to BTN. Network President Mark Silverman said in a news release Tuesday that the new name and logo are designed to giv...
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ESO wraps season with award-winning pianistMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony will wrap up its 2010-11 season in spectacular fashion next weekend when the critically acclaimed Korean pianist Joyce Yang joins music director Rober...
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Bill allowing higher electric rates goes to QuinnMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate on Tuesday approved a plan for raising electric rates to pay for one of the nation's largest projects to modernize the power grid, desp...
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High court turns down new appeal from Conrad BlackMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former media mogul Conrad Black challenging his two remaining convictions on fraud and obstruction of justice....
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Chicago launches computer program for poor kidsMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - Saying there are whole chunks of Chicago where children are falling further behind in school because they don't have computers at home, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tues...
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Illinois Senate floor next up for gambling expansionMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate floor will host the next showdown between those who want to expand gambling for billions of dollars in new revenue and those who claim ...
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Naperville Central breaks it openMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - Once again, Naperville Central's baseball team found a way. The defending Class 4A champions were pushed to the limit by Hinsdale Central on Wednesday, but a sixth-innin...
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Casinos, workers' comp in play at session's finaleMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers are considering a massive, last-minute gambling expansion and maneuvering over the fate of workers' compensation system. Higher el...
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James scores 24, Heat take Game 1 over DallasMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - MIAMI — Dwyane Wade's night began with a hug for his mom. It ended with an embrace from LeBron James. And the Miami Heat have struck first in the NBA finals. James score...
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House to reject debt limit increase without cutsMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The GOP-led House is poised to reject a bill Tuesday to increase the nation's debt limit without the big spending cuts that Republicans are demanding. The m...