All Stories from August 24, 2011 (Change date)
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Lombard water tower ready for new paint jobAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - The faded Lombard water tower north of North Avenue will be repainted. The village has approved a $318,000 contract with Tecorp Inc., of Joliet to paint the 113-foot tal...
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Aurora quarry to begin accepting construction debrisAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Today, the land at the southeast corner of Route 25 and Mettel Road in Aurora is a former quarry, gated and locked and partially filled with waste from the city’s water ...
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Brits to honor Ben Stiller with comedy awardAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Ben Stiller is being honored for his comedic contributions by the British Academy of Film and Television. The group’s Los Angeles branch says Stiller will ...
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Qantas doubles annual profit to $263 millionAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - SYDNEY — Qantas Airways Ltd. said Wednesday it more than doubled annual profit to 250 million Australian dollars ($263 million) but warned the business environment is to...
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Former Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan found dead at homeAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - BALTIMORE — Mike Flanagan, a former Cy Young winner and part of the Baltimore Orioles’ 1983 World Series championship team, has died. He was 59. Authorities found a body...
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New playground greets Lombard studentsAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - The first day of school at Madison Elementary School in Lombard meant an extra-special recess. A new, $50,000 playground welcomed students back to school Wednesday. The ...
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Commissioner pays visit to Wrigley FieldAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig visited Wrigley Field on Wednesday night, saying it was a part of his annual rounds. Selig took questions on a variety of subjects, some ...
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Free bird walk at Ryerson Woods:Aug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Join the Lake Cook Audubon Society on a free fall bird walk Sept. 10 at the Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve near Deerfield. The walk will be from 7 to 9 a.m. and is open t...
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Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Potato RostiAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - 3 Muscovy duck breasts (1½ pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh...
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Cause of Gurnee hotel fire under investigationAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Gurnee fire investigators have returned to the scene of a five-alarm blaze at the Holiday Inn Hotel on Grand Avenue in Gurnee. Deputy Fire Chief John Kavanagh said the ...