All Stories from August 9, 2011 (Change date)
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Pay TV industry loses record number of subscribersAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The weak economy is hitting Americans where they spend a lot of their free time: at the TV set. They're canceling or forgoing cable and satellite TV subscript...
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Police: Man shot after injuring 2 cops with batAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - ALORTON — Illinois State Police are investigating a disturbance in southwestern Illinois in which a man wielding a baseball bat attacked and injured two officers before ...
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Parents reminded about back-to-school vaccinesAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois health and education officials are reminding parents to update their children's immunizations as they head back to school. Most vaccines are given...
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Mortgage rates fall again, 30-year near record lowAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Fixed mortgage rates fell to at or near record lows. That's good news for the few who can afford to buy a home or are able to refinance. Freddie Mac says th...
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4 Illinois conservation grants awardedAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Conservation Foundation has awarded four grants to get young people interested in outdoor activities. The not-for-profit fundraising group ann...
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COD Offers New Online Version of Intro to Creative Writing this FallAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - College of DuPage is offering a new online version of English 2250: Intro to Creative Writing for the first time this fall. During this 16-week, 3 credit-hour class, p...
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Ill. veterans department hosting resource forumsAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - WOODSTOCK — Illinois veterans can get one-stop shopping when it comes to help with their benefits. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is hosting free forums th...
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Pay TV industry loses record number of subscribersAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The weak economy is hitting Americans where they spend a lot of their free time: at the TV set. They're canceling or forgoing cable and satellite TV subscript...
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Quinn uses veto pen on legislative scholarshipsAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn is trying to use his veto power to end the long practice of Illinois lawmakers handing out college scholarships. Quinn vetoed legislation Wednes...
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Boehner to fundraise for Schock in IllinoisAug 09, 2011 11:00 pm - PEORIA — Another high-profile Republican is coming to central Illinois to fundraise for U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock. The Journal Star in Peoria reports Wednesday ( http://bit...