All Stories from February 22, 2012 (Change date)
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Homs crisis deepens, Syrian army keeps up shellingFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - BEIRUT — Warnings from Syrian activists of a humanitarian catastrophe in Homs grew more desperate Thursday as government forces resumed shelling an opposition stronghold...
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Palatine approves three-year contract for firefightersFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - The Palatine village council this week approved a three-year contract with the village’s firefighters union retroactive to Jan. 1. Firefighters will receive salary raise...
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Vernon Hills shoots down RamsFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - A cellphone held snug against her ear, Vernon Hills center Meri Bennett-Swanson skipped away from the happy chaos on St. Viator’s court to talk long distance with her da...
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EIU tops $50 million fundraising goalFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - CHARLESTON — Eastern Illinois University already has topped its goal of raising $50 million by July 2014 through its Expect Greatness fundraising drive. The Mattoon Jour...
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Let cars, not drivers, control the speedFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - If speeding cars around schools and parks is as risky as portrayed by the Chicago mayor, then the introduction of monitoring cameras to attempt to fine offending motoris...
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News analyst Cokie Roberts to speak at U of IFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN — ABC News and National Public Radio news analyst Cokie Roberts will deliver the address at both spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Illinois’ ...
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Facebook insiders limit IPO by pushing $100 billion valueFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Facebook Inc. is already trading like a public company as insiders and wealthy investors use private marketplaces to buy and sell stock in the social- networking company...
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Cook Co. considers closing courts during NATO/G-8Feb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Officials in Cook County are thinking about closing the civil courts at Chicago’s Daley Center for security reasons during the upcoming NATO and G-8 summits. A spokesman...
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11th District Dems battle over cap-and-trade, global warmingFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - The three candidates battling for the 11th Congressional District Democratic nomination clashed on environmental policy Thursday night as cap-and-trade became a campaign...
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Aurora officer honored for saving teens from gunmanFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Aurora police officer Pedro “Pete” Rodriguez received the department’s highest honor Thursday for actions that saved a group of teenagers from another teen who was chasi...