All Stories from January 24, 2012 (Change date)
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Strict policy on smoking, tobacco use in Grandwood ParkJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - A small park district in unincorporated Lake County near Gurnee has become completely tobacco- and smoke-free. Grandwood Park Park District’s policy, enacted through a b...
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Sales contracts for homes dip from 19-month highJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell in December after hitting the highest level in a year and a half a month earlier. The Nation...
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Pick up your shoes and other fatherly advice: Weary of winter wearJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - By Kent McDill Although winter was late in arriving this year, it has finally blown into town, with all of its inherent beauty and accompanying headaches. When I say “h...
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Looks like LZ’s Bauer made the right choiceJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - The decision to make a change didn’t sit well with her parents. Natural blond Lydia Bauer went brunette. It was the summer of 2010, and the former Lake Zurich basketball...
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Elgin seniors will get property tax refunds, but not next yearJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Senior citizens in Elgin can expect their property tax rebate checks from the city this year, but council members confirmed Wednesday the program would not continue in 2...
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Netflix customers return in fourth quarterJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix has regained almost as many customers as it lost following an unpopular price increase, signaling that the video subscription service is healing ...
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Waukegan library Food for Fines:Jan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - During February, the Waukegan Public Library will take $1 off overdue fines for each nonperishable item patrons donate to a local food pantry. Library patrons should bri...
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Wizards beat Bobcats 92-75 in Wittman’s first gameJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Nick Young scored 20 points, and Andray Blatche had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 92-75 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on We...
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Sox on outs after Tigers go ‘all in’ with Fielder signingJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Detroit is not all doom and gloom. Without a doubt, the Motor City was almost wiped off the map when the auto industry tanked at the start of this economic downturn. But...
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Libertyville passes up CarmelJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - The distance between Libertyville and Carmel high schools? About a hop, skip and a … jumper. A rather long jumper. But passing, not shooting, highlighted a girls basketb...