All Stories from August 4, 2012 (Change date)
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Farm animals big hit at McHenry County FairAug 04, 2012 3:06 pm - It’s been a few years since Erin Beetstra last participated in the 4-H auction at the McHenry County Fair, and while watching the youngsters parade their goats, steers, ...
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US escapes, Russia beat Spain in men’s hoopsAug 04, 2012 2:55 pm - LONDON — LeBron James provided the big plays down the stretch to help the United States escape with a 99-94 win over Lithuania and remain unbeaten — barely — at the men’...
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US women prep for China in Olympic basketballAug 04, 2012 2:51 pm - LONDON — Maya Moore understands her role on the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team perfectly — wreak havoc. Moore has done just that in helping the Americans win their...
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Serena Williams beats Sharapova for Olympic goldAug 04, 2012 2:50 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — As Serena Williams stood atop the medal podium, her career Golden Slam complete thanks to an Olympic rout, the gusty wind on Centre Court blew the U...
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US women set world record to win medley relayAug 04, 2012 2:50 pm - LONDON — The United States set a world record to win the women’s medley relay at the London Olympics on Saturday. The Americans clocked 3 minutes, 52.05 seconds, slicing...
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Russia ends US streak in men's volleyballAug 04, 2012 2:00 pm - LONDON — Maxim Mikhaylov scored 27 points and Russia snapped an 11-match winning streak for the U.S. men's volleyball team in Olympic play with a 3-2 preliminary round v...
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Phelps ends career with gold in medley relayAug 04, 2012 2:00 pm - LONDON — The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into the retirement the only way imaginable — with another gold medal. Recla...
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Batavia art fest has something for everyoneAug 04, 2012 12:35 pm - Fiber art, paintings, carvings, pottery, theater, and music drew dozens of visitors Saturday to the 8th annual Art In Your Eye festival in downtown Batavia, showcased at...
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Ales flow at second annual Wheaton festAug 04, 2012 12:33 pm - A green wristband and a necklace lined with pretzels was the mark of a beer taster Saturday afternoon during the second annual Wheaton Ale Fest. The green wristband indi...
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Berry’s goal completes Fire comebackAug 04, 2012 12:32 pm - On the quality of his defensive work alone, the Fire’s Austin Berry will get a few votes in the MLS rookie-of-the-year balloting. Scoring the odd goal will be sure to ge...