All Stories from January 9, 2012 (Change date)
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Books get new life in decor items, art piecesJan 09, 2012 5:00 am - Stacks of books turned into tables? Volumes made into shelves? Pages turned into sculpture? Library purists, remain calm. Because we're going to talk about doing things ...
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More women in U.S. delivering twinsJan 09, 2012 5:00 am - ATLANTA — The number of twins born in the U.S. soared over the last three decades, mostly the result of test-tube babies and women waiting to have children until their 3...
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Get health checked before starting fitness programJan 09, 2012 5:00 am - With the new year comes a new initiative that usually kick-starts some sort of exercise program. Now, we encourage getting your body moving in 2012, but make sure you ge...
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New focus on lead exposure in childrenJan 09, 2012 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — If you've been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you're thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is. You may need t...
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Your health: Does stress = overeating?Jan 09, 2012 5:00 am - Stressful overeating? It's been another hectic day. On impulse, you grab an extra-large candy bar during your afternoon break. You plan to take just a few bites. B...
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OK, men, you have to let loose and limber upJan 09, 2012 5:00 am - Listen up, ladies, because it's confession time, and as you may know, this is not my gender's forte. So let's get this over with: Although we are bigger, stronger and fa...
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Palatine group hoping for-profit will help nonprofitJan 09, 2012 4:30 am - Wayne Kulick grew tired of the roller coaster of state funding and the emotional toll it took on families already facing enough hardships. In 2010, Kulick, the executive...
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Naperville increasing fines for parking violatorsJan 09, 2012 4:30 am - Naperville commuters may be wise to grab some extra singles on their way out the door this morning, especially if they're not used to paying for their daily parking. Eff...
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Out of the gang, but still on the databaseJan 09, 2012 4:30 am - Every time LeVan Blalark gets into his car, he thinks about what might happen if he gets pulled over. For him, it's never just a simple traffic stop. Blalark, 33, grew ...
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Lake County commissioner facing rare primary challengeJan 09, 2012 4:30 am - Veteran Lake County Board member Carol Calabresa will face a rare challenge from within the Republican Party in March's primary election. Libertyville resident Dan Donah...