All Stories from May 22, 2012 (Change date)
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New ad zapper worries TV networksMay 22, 2012 3:00 pm - NEW YORK — The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being shortsight...
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Indicted Illinois lawmakers hands out scholarshipsMay 22, 2012 2:50 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Bribery charges haven’t stopped an Illinois lawmaker from handing out $185,000 worth of college scholarships. Rep. Derrick Smith last week awarded the tuit...
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Illinois House OK’s ‘modernizing’ eavesdropping lawMay 22, 2012 2:50 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House has approved a proposal to allow people to audio record police officers and others in public. The 71-45 vote came after Rep. Elaine Nek...
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Illinois lawmakers want to monitor vehicle useMay 22, 2012 2:50 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate wants a tighter rein on the use of state-owned vehicles. Senators voted 47-7 Tuesday to require agencies under the governor to determi...
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Wheaton looks to increase oversight of downtown groupMay 22, 2012 2:45 pm - Wheaton City Council members say they will continue to develop performance-based benchmarks to measure the success of a group charged with promoting the downtown busines...
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Waukegan second-grader wins state penmanship contestMay 22, 2012 2:38 pm - A Waukegan student’s impressive handwriting has earned her recognition in a national penmanship competition. Gabriela Hernandez, a second-grader in Julie Ahern’s classro...
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Display of Cultures is at Wheeling H.S. May 25May 22, 2012 2:38 pm - Wheeling High School will celebrate its rich ethnic diversity with the annual all-school Display of Cultures on Friday, May 25. Throughout the day, students and staff wi...
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Melissa Manchester to headline Piano Weekend at Raue CenterMay 22, 2012 2:37 pm - Submitted by Raue Center for the Arts Grammy Award winner Melissa Manchester will headline Raue Center for the Arts’ first Piano Weekend. The weekend begins at 7 p....
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Huntley Lacrosse players receive honorsMay 22, 2012 2:37 pm - Submitted by Huntley Raiders As the 13 varsity teams in the Northern Illinois Lacrosse Association league head into postseason play, the Huntley Raiders recently announc...
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Barrington Cruise Nights start May 31May 22, 2012 2:36 pm - Everyone is invited to to Barrington at 6:30 p.m., on Thursdays from May 31-Aug. 30, for the ninth season of Cruise Nights. The event is free, and is in downtown Barring...