All Stories from July 12, 2012 (Change date)
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Waukegan artist's ever-evolving works on displayJul 12, 2012 8:15 am - The art of Waukegan artist Maggie Schwarz Kraus will be on display through Aug. 9 at the Jack Benny Center in Waukegan. The show is sponsored by the Lake County Art Leag...
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Possible ruling on terrorist suspect’s releaseJul 12, 2012 8:15 am - A federal judge in Chicago could announce her ruling on a terrorist suspect’s request to go live with his cousin while awaiting his September trial. A Thursday status h...
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Wisconsin mink production up 19 percent last yearJul 12, 2012 8:12 am - MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin continues to lead the nation in the production of mink pelts, accounting for one in three U.S. pelts last year. The U.S. Department of Agricult...
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26 Illinois counties hit by drought can get aidJul 12, 2012 8:11 am - SPRINGFIELD — Farmers in 26 counties in southern Illinois can apply for drought-related disaster relief. Under new rules announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Ag...
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Warrant: Jealousy drove Wisconsinfather to run down sonJul 12, 2012 8:10 am - MADISON, Wis. — A search warrant says a man accused of running down his young son and the boy’s mother confronted her about a new relationship just before striking them ...
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Jackson’s ‘mood disorder’ raising more questions?Jul 12, 2012 8:10 am - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s disclosure that he is suffering from a “mood disorder” still leaves many questions about his secretive medical leave and whether the Illino...
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Shipping expected to resume into Waukegan HarborJul 12, 2012 8:09 am - Authorities in northern Illinois say commercial shipping into Waukegan Harbor is expected to resume next month. The (Waukegan) News-Sun reports the U.S. Army Corps of En...
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Research murky on danger of Asian carp invasionJul 12, 2012 8:00 am - As scientists aboard a research boat activate an electric current, the calm Illinois River transforms into a roiling, silvery mass. Asian carp by the dozen hurtle from t...
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Bloomington opens 'Little Free Library'Jul 12, 2012 8:00 am - BLOOMINGTON— A national phenomenon that has brought free book exchanges to countless communities has made its way to Bloomington. A Little Free Library, with about eight...
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Island Lake woman takes part in Ms. Wheelchair Illinois America pageantJul 12, 2012 8:00 am - Jill Wesselhoff loved chatting with the contestants as their makeup was applied and hair was styled. Wearing an emerald green dress, Wesselhoff donned formal wear and h...