All Stories from January 21, 2012 (Change date)
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Why some suburban politicians are aiming for higher — or lower — officeJan 21, 2012 10:00 pm - After 19 years in the Illinois Senate, repeated squabbles with Republican party leadership and seemingly unending state budget problems, state Sen. Chris Lauzen felt it ...
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Paramount's 'Chorus Line' remains true to originalJan 21, 2012 12:00 pm - When asked about the careers of chorus dancers in the PBS documentary “Broadway: The American Musical,” director-choreographer Tommy Tune was quoted as saying, “It's not...
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Gays look for marriage rights from Maine votersJan 21, 2012 7:05 am - Maria Woodbury has called hundreds of voters in Maine since March to talk about making same-sex marriage legal. Some hang up, others say they’re too busy. One man, who s...
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What cures your cold can also kill your petJan 21, 2012 7:05 am - LOS ANGELES — If you are too cold to be outside without a coat, your dog probably is too. If your cat eats just one of your acetaminophen cold or flu pills, it could be ...
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The best hills in the burbs to go sledding onJan 21, 2012 6:45 am - It’s going to be super cold, but there is a bright side to all the snow: sledding. Here are some of the best hills in the suburbs: Blackwell Forest Preserve Butter...
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Diaper Bank Partnership of Lake County launchedJan 21, 2012 6:45 am - The newest bank in Lake County doesn’t lend money but its unique service can lighten the load on cash strapped families. Cartons stacked on row after row of pallets in a...
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High court rejects appeals over student web pageJan 21, 2012 6:14 am - PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Supreme Court has passed up a set of cases for the online age — whether schools may censor students who are off-campus when they create online at...
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Smithsonian details upcoming art exhibit on gamingJan 21, 2012 6:14 am - WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian American Art Museum is announcing details of its first major exhibit exploring the art and evolution of video games. The unusual exhibit ope...
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Weird gadgets at CES: Motorized unicycle, anyone?Jan 21, 2012 6:02 am - LAS VEGAS — A motorized, seat-less unicycle, a video game you control with your eyes, and a mind-reading headset that serves as a game controller were among the more biz...
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Review: Thunderbird innovates, but Web mail winsJan 21, 2012 5:58 am - NEW YORK — The last time I relied on email software for personal messaging, George W. Bush was starting his second term, Pluto was still a planet and the Motorola Razr w...