All Stories from July 18, 2011 (Change date)
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Paralyzed woman to marry year after accidentJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - RALEIGH, N.C. — A year after she was paralyzed in poolside horseplay at her bachelorette party, Rachelle Friedman knows one thing she would change about her life before ...
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Trade-wise, Ramirez holding all acesJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez continues to be the subject of intense trade speculation, with the July 31 nonwaiver deadline fast approaching. However, one person co...
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Dold says small business key to easing debtJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - The nation’s debt crisis could leave the country in terrible shape for future generations, but small businesses could help guide the nation back into recovery, 10th Dist...
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Island Lake trustee kills sticker planJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - Island Lake Trustee Laurie Rabattini has withdrawn a proposal to put advertisements for local businesses on the town’s vehicle stickers. Rabattini publicly suggested the...
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Fatal Wheeling crash followed attempted traffic stopJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - Police were trying to stop the motorcycle involved in Sunday morning's fatal crash in Wheeling for speeding minutes before its driver lost control and struck a utility b...
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Overpass nixed for Fairfield Road/Route 176Jul 18, 2011 12:00 am - The preferred option for a major improvement at Fairfield Road and Route 176 near Wauconda will be on display Wednesday, although the design already is a done deal. The ...
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Thousands flock to new Des Plaines casinoJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - The opening day hype may have been too successful. Sweltering heat, long lines, traffic jams, and not enough slot machines were complaints of some as hordes of gamblers ...
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What’s on the menu at Rivers CasinoJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - Rivers Casino caters to a wide pallette of tastes with its seven eateries. The casino is using local vendors and suppliers, including Vienna Beef and Half Acre Beer Co. ...
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Victim believed to be South suburban teenJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - Associated Press CLIFTON FORGE, Va. — A college-bound South suburban teen reported missing on a coastal vacation had hoped to join the military, according to relatives w...
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Visitors’ two cents on Rivers CasinoJul 18, 2011 12:00 am - Visitors leaving the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines shared their first impressions about the state’s newest casino on opening day Monday. “It was pretty nice. It’s crowded...