All Stories from July 30, 2011 (Change date)
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Boehner, Obama relationship tested in debt fightJul 30, 2011 8:37 am - WASHINGTON — The fight over the debt ceiling has turned into a dramatic leadership test for President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner, opponents in a divided...
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Toll hikes won't let DuPage off hook for O'Hare bypassJul 31, 2011 11:05 pm - Cronin says DuPage County will still pay its fair share
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Tim Pawlenty aims for strong showing in IowaJul 30, 2011 8:34 am - Associated Press ANKENY, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty has been reading his own political obituary for weeks. But he’s still alive as he campaign...
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Champaign-Urbana sets heat recordJul 30, 2011 8:21 am - If there were any doubts that July had been one hot month, the Illinois State Water Survey now has confirmation for at least one slice of the state. According to The New...
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Venezuela breaks up fuel smuggling ring, detains 9Jul 31, 2011 8:33 am - CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities say they have broken up a gang that smuggled subsidized diesel fuel out of the country to be sold abroad at a hefty profit. D...
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Williams, White Sox likely to stand pat todayJul 30, 2011 9:35 pm - While turning over the roster of the White Sox still might appeal to general manager Kenny Williams in terms of the future, it likely won’t happen before today’s non-wai...
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Sunrooms let the light shine inJul 31, 2011 8:39 am - Even with the sluggish economy, homeowners continue to long for a relaxation room that feels different from a family room, said Brian Kinane, director of marketing and s...
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Kirk, Durbin question airline fare increasesJul 30, 2011 11:14 pm - U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk are questioning airline fare increases after a ticket tax holiday was created by the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Admini...
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Wheaton, North Central colleges tackle science vs. faith debateJul 31, 2011 11:05 pm - Wheaton College biology professor Rodney Scott says he takes grief from both sides of the science-versus-faith debate. From devout Christians with an “innate problem” wi...
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Libertyville veterinarian moves practice to new locationAug 02, 2011 10:10 am - Though Greentree Animal Hospital has moved to a new location in Libertyville, owner Dr. Laura Brown said the clinic's priority remains the same — pets' health. The prac...