All Stories from July 1, 2011 (Change date)
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Gas pump prices may continue to slide after holidayJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. retail gasoline prices, down 11 percent from a 34-month high on May 4, may keep falling through the Fourth of July weekend as fewer Americans take to the road becau...
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About Real Estate: Some household possessions need extra insurance coverageJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - A standard homeowner#146;s insurance policy covers items such as jewelry and antiques, but additional protection may be needed if the items are unusually valuabl...
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Dist. 47 to start up activity busesJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Middle school students in Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 won’t need to rely on Mom or Dad for a ride if they want to stay after school for sports, clubs or to study...
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Private company begins managing Illinois LotteryJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - A private company is officially taking over management of Illinois’ lottery with a promise to boost sales and revenue. Gov. Pat Quinn chose Northstar Lottery Group earli...
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Great Lakes Naval Station marks 100th anniversaryJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Great Lakes Naval Station celebrated its 100th anniversary Friday with plenty of pageantry before about 6,000 spectators on a field named for the base's first commanding...
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Sox heading toward BP CupJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Big L over the el: The heat wave never materialized Friday at Wrigley Field. And neither did the Cubs first three-game winning streak ... of the season. ...
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Stick to the important issuesJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Well, Rep. Anthony Weiner has resigned. He has disgraced himself and his family. His sophomoric high jinks have lead him to shame. He is a doofus. But his actions did n...
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Mundelein to enforce fireworks banJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - When it comes to backyard fireworks, only mild devices like snakes, glow worm pellets, smoke devices, sparklers and party poppers will be allowed in Mundelein on Indepen...
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Civilians nab purse thief in Lake Zurich, police sayJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - A group of good Samaritans chased and detained a suspected purse thief in Lake Zurich, police said. Thomas A. White Jr. 27, of the 100 block of Beachway Drive in Fox Riv...
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McHenry woman killed in crashJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - A McHenry woman died after her car struck a railroad crossing standard early Friday morning, authorities said. Marilyn F. O’Neal, 61, was driving her 2001 Chrysler PT Cr...