All Stories from July 17, 2011 (Change date)
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Falls, eye test may give clues to Alzheimer’sJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - PARIS — Scientists in Australia are reporting encouraging early results from a simple eye test they hope will give a noninvasive way to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disea...
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Ford struggling with image in GermanyJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - BERLIN — As it seeks to boost its image and prices in Germany, Ford is up against car buyers like Stefanie Weiland. “Ford’s reputation over here is deplorable,” said We...
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Bikers ride for young tumor survivorsJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - About 1,400 motorcycle riders registered for Sunday's Chicagoland Ride For Kids in Elgin benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. “It's indescribable. It makes y...
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Cubs 20 under .500 ... and unhappy with umpiresJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Neither Major League Baseball nor whatever the umpires union is called these days will have a whole lot of love for Cubs manager Mike Quade on Monday morning. The Cubs d...
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Dramatic Cup final was all that soccer can beJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - The United States knows a miracle finish when it sees one, but this was unfamiliar territory. The United States took a lead late in the second half of Sunday’s Women’s W...
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Finland trying to find growth outside NokiaJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - HELSINKI — Ari Koskinen counts himself lucky after he got a job at Finland’s national jobless association. The 37-year-old technology specialist is helping local groups...
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Illinois wine pioneer, founder of Roselle winery diesJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Fred Koehler, who turned a “crazy” idea about making wine in the suburbs into an award-winning winery, bed & breakfast and bakery, died this weekend after a six-month ba...
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One dead, 5 injured in Round Lake Park accidentJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - A single-vehicle accident in Round Lake Park left one person dead and five with serious injuries Sunday evening, fire officials said. At 4:13 p.m. Round Lake Fire offic...
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Cook County data offers look into births, deathsJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - When are you most likely to die? If you live in Cook County, a recent data analysis could offer a clue. The Cook County clerk’s office says more people die on Feb. 17 th...
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Cubs scouting reportJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field TV: WCIU Monday; Comcast SportsNet Tuesday and Wednesday Radio: WGN 720-AM Pitching matchups: The Cubs’ Rodrigo Lopez (1-...