All Stories from September 22, 2011 (Change date)
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Naperville man accused of growing pot in forest preserveSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - A Naperville man is charged with growing marijuana plants in a Naperville forest preserve. Randy W. Mitchell, 52, 114 E. Bailey Road in Naperville, faces one charge each...
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Tasters enjoy Asian carpSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Asian carp may be a plankton-gobbling nuisance threatening the Great Lakes, but Illinois officials on Thursday expressed their hope to change that perception one bite at...
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Jobless claims in U.S. dropped 9,000 last week to 423,000Sep 22, 2011 12:00 am - More Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance payments last week as the labor market struggled to improve. Applications for jobless ben...
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Hilary may become Pacific hurricane near Mexican coast todaySep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened near southwestern Mexico and may become a Pacific hurricane today, while Ophelia is forecast to remain below hurricane strength as it ...
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Taxpayers group sues to stop toll increaseSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois tollway shouldn’t even exist let alone have a spike in rates Jan. 1, a lawsuit filed by a taxpayers’ watchdog group claims. Taxpayers United of America sued...
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Big 12, Big East start picking up piecesSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Big 12 leaders will meet Thursday, trying to find ways to stabilize the conference, including changing the leadership. Former Big Eight Commissioner Chuck Neinas told Th...
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Glen Ellyn man charged with child porn possessionSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - A Glen Ellyn man is charged with four counts of aggravated possession of child pornography, DuPage County Sheriff officials announced Thursday. Daniel A. Zito, 24, of t...
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Nunez, Gomez have Wheeling looking goodSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Wheeling looks like a soccer club to watch as the state tournament approaches. Sergio Nunez scored twice and had a hand in two others Thursday night as the Wildcats (5-8...
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You can review Wheaton parks budgetSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - If you have wanted to take a closer look at the Wheaton Park District’s 2012 budget, now is the time. Park officials Wednesday opened a 30-day inspection period that wil...
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Prospect prevails behind 1-2 punch of Garmoe, WalshSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - On the final hole of her school-record 44th straight win in a Mid-Suburban League dual meet, Prospect senior Christine Garmoe’s drive was just a few feet away from the d...