All Stories from September 19, 2011 (Change date)
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Reform of Egypt’s police hits a wallSep 19, 2011 5:00 am - CAIRO — A gang that broke out of prison during the revolution was killing people and robbing merchants in the town of Abu Teeg. So the chief of detectives gave his offic...
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Where are the compassionate conservatives?Sep 19, 2011 4:45 am - We heard plenty of contradictions, distortions and untruths at the Republican candidates' tea party debate, but we heard shockingly little compassion — and almost no ack...
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Images: Pictures of the WeekSep 19, 2011 1:00 am - ...
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ECC presents fall film seriesSep 19, 2011 1:00 am - Submitted by Elgin Community College Screen the best in foreign cinema this fall during the Elgin Community College Humanities Center’s International Film Series. Held t...
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Boys soccer/Top 20Sep 19, 2011 1:00 am - Boys soccer/Top 20 Team (record) Comment 1. Naperville N. (11-0-1) Grander’s been so grand 2. Libertyville (10-1) Showdown champion 3. Neuqua Valley (6-2-1) Freshman Ro...
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Elgin High’s Parent University focuses on ninth gradeSep 19, 2011 1:00 am - Submitted by Elgin Area School District U-46 Entering high school is a big step for students and their parents. The change from the world of middle school to high school...
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Kane County folk art festival draws popular artistsSep 19, 2011 1:00 am - Submitted by Art of the Heartland Elgin folk artist Chris Robinson likes to joke that she’ll paint anything that doesn’t move — a clear warning to her husband not to tak...
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Kiwanis Club of Elgin to distribute peanutsSep 19, 2011 1:00 am - Submitted by Kiwanis Club of Elgin The Kiwanis Club of Elgin will raise funds through its annual Peanut Day promotion Friday, Sept. 23. Each year since 1951, local Kiwan...
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'Contagion' epidemic 'very plausible,' scientists saySep 19, 2011 1:00 am - ATLANTA — Yes, it could happen. But it's a stretch. “Contagion,” a Hollywood thriller that opened last weekend, rocketed to No. 1 at the box office through its gripping ...
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Learn to identify, dispose of invasive plants taking over your yard, woods and preservesSep 19, 2011 1:00 am - The Fox River Ecosystem Partnership will host a free workshop “Invasive Plants: Nature’s Troublemakers,” presented by Cathy McGlynn, coordinator with the Northeast Illin...