All Stories from July 26, 2012 (Change date)
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Out of prison, North Aurora pedophile could be held indefinitelyJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - A Kane County judge ruled Wednesday that a former North Aurora man should be detained until a trial is held to determine if he is a danger to society and should be commi...
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Algonquin Founders' Days provides family funJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - Family-friendly. Special-needs carnival time. Music that spans the decades. A battle of the bands contest. A 5K run. And of course, tasty food, fun rides, contests and ...
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Streamwood celebrates 'Hometown Pride'Jul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - It's time to celebrate pride in Streamwood. The 19th annual Streamwood Summer Celebration's theme is “Hometown Pride.” The festival runs July 27-29 at Hoosier Grove Par...
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The U.S. Olympic moments that made us cry and cringeJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - Admit it. You cheered out loud as the U.S. hockey "Miracle on Ice" team beat the Russians in 1980. You gasped when Greg Louganis hit his head on the dive board in 1988...
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Reinsdorf has right idea on baseball expansionJul 26, 2012 11:52 am - Now you’re talking: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf didn#146;t get where he is by luck. The guy is one smart cookie. Case in point: during a fundraiser to supp...
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Lawyers: Shower abuse victim to sue Penn StateJul 26, 2012 11:45 am - HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawyers for a man who claims to be the unknown victim abused in a Penn State shower by Jerry Sandusky in a case that led to Joe Paterno’s firing say he...
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Ford to recall 485,000 small SUVs to fix throttlesJul 26, 2012 11:39 am - DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 485,000 Escapes and Mavericks to fix sticking gas pedals that can cause crashes. The worldwide recall affects the 2001 through 2004 m...
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Geneva businesses apologize for serving beer to minorJul 26, 2012 11:39 am - Owners of three Geneva businesses apologized Thursday and admitted fault for selling beer to an underage woman during a liquor code compliance check June 27. Representat...
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State health chief turns over records for DuPage abuse probeJul 26, 2012 11:34 am - A judge vacated an order compelling the state’s public health director to appear in court after his office reversed course and turned over documents related to an ongoin...
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Special needs carnival and cardboard regatta kick off Founders’ DaysJul 26, 2012 11:33 am - The first day of Founders’ Days Festival in Algonquin featured what some consider its best features — carnival rides for kids with special needs, and the ever-entertaini...