All Stories from July 11, 2011 (Change date)
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Mother sentenced to 7 years in child burningJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — A 25-year-old Springfield woman convicted of burning her 16-month-old son has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Cara Geckles was convicted in May of...
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Senate GOP weighs anti-Obama resolution on debtJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are considering a "resolution of disapproval" to express their displeasure with President Barack Obama's stand on debt negotiations that ...
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Job openings flat in May, a sign of slow hiringJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The number of job postings didn't increase in May, a sign that hiring is unlikely to pick up this summer. Employers advertised nearly 3 million job openings...
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City still accepting entries in SECA Fund logo contestJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - Entries Being Accepted Through Friday, August 5 The City of Naperville is continuing to accept entries in its design contest for Naperville's Special Events and Cultural...
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McConnell, Boehner increase criticism of ObamaJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The top Republican in the Senate is proposing to give President Barack Obama sweeping new power to, in effect, unilaterally increase the nation's debt limi...
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Motorcycle gang members face murder, drug chargesJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS — A nationwide motorcycle gang was responsible for killings, robberies, drug distribution and other crimes, according to a federal indictment unsealed in St. L...
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House Republicans: Down with squiggly light bulbsJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? A lot of House Republicans think the answer should be "none." They say the government...
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Village of Lombard contracts with social services agencyJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - LOMBARD, Illinois— The Village of Lombard has contracted with the Association for Individual Development (AID) Victim Services to offer a social services option for resi...
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Rock magazine Creem plans return to print worldJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - An iconic, sardonic rock 'n' roll magazine with Detroit roots that ceased regular print publication two decades ago is planning a comeback. The publishing team behind Cr...
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Night life: Hugo's Frog Bar has what you wantJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - Thirsty Thursdays Quench your thirst, hunger and desire for live entertainment all in one place at Hugo's Frog Bar and Fish House. Enjoy Grey Goose Thursdays: $7 Gr...