All Stories from September 12, 2011 (Change date)
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Patiently waiting for Cubs to callSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Heads must be spinning all around Chicago already. The Cubs announced Monday that they hired Julian Green to the new position of vice president/communications and commun...
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Obama calls on Congress to act on jobs billSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON— President Barack Obama bluntly challenged Congress Monday to act immediately on his new jobs plan, brandishing a copy of the legislation in the Rose Garden a...
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Rummel running for Lake County BoardSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Former Lake Forest mayor Mike Rummel has announced his candidacy for the newly redrawn Lake County Board District 12 seat, which will include most of Lake Forest, Knollw...
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Wisconsin CB Smith nursing foot injurySep 12, 2011 12:00 am - MADISON, Wis. — Coach Bret Bielema says the seventh-ranked Badgers won’t miss a beat at cornerback Saturday when Marcus Cromartie replaces Devin Smith against Northern I...
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Report: Security firm suing parents of Riley FoxSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - A security firm is suing the parents of slain 3-year-old Riley Fox, saying they failed to pay a $70,000 bill. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday that National Investi...
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Girls volleyball / DuPage County roundupSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Benet d. Downers Grove North: Nora Young put down 7 kills and Maddie Haggerty 6, leading the No. 2 Redwings to a 25-19, 25-14 win. Hannah Kaminsky set 23 assists ...
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RTA names transit grant winnersSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - A handful of suburbs are in line to receive more than $8.7 million for transit-related programs. The Regional Transportation Authority is offering a public comment perio...
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University of Illinois law school data questionedSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois’ College of Law admissions dean Paul Pless has been placed on leave and an investigation into whether the school inflated test scor...
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Bears not satisfied, Saints still hurtingSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Even though they had a surprisingly easy time dispatching the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, the Bears weren't satisfied with their overall performance. And they know they m...
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Kids shouldn’t hit others for sportSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Regarding the Aug. 31 cover story, “Punches With Purpose,” I want to point out the dangers of a sport that rewards young athletes for intentional blows to another athlet...