All Stories from August 18, 2012 (Change date)
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Report: Castro, Cubs agree on 7-year, $60 million dealAug 18, 2012 2:43 pm - Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro looks to be on the verge of signing a seven-year, $60 million contract extension. ESPN Desportes reported Saturday that the Cubs and the 2...
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Archers, fishers experience new Blackwell amenities at DuPage forest eventAug 18, 2012 2:37 pm - Hundreds of people tried their hand or practiced their skills at archery Saturday at the grand opening of the renovated range at Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenvil...
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“Elburn Idol” winner overcomes rough startAug 18, 2012 2:27 pm - As the music for “The One That Got Away” began, 14-year-old Nicole DiSandro stepped to the microphone in front of a hometown audience at Elburn Days and fell silent. The...
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Cutler and Co. cut through RedskinsAug 18, 2012 2:22 pm - If the play of the Bears’ first team offense in Saturday night’s 33-31 victory over the Redskins was an indication of what’s to come, it could be a special season. On th...
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Bears’ Idonije hard to miss against WashingtonAug 18, 2012 2:22 pm - Defensive end Israel Idonije’s versatility often goes unnoticed, except by the coaching staff. But everyone noticed Idonije Saturday night against the Redskins, when he ...
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Local band Keep 7 heats up South Elgin’s RiverfestAug 18, 2012 2:21 pm - The feeling of a summer festival before the Ferris wheel starts to turn and the smell of deep fried food fills the air is one of anticipation. It’s the same feeling you...
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Succession plan means Gron is Lombard president pro temAug 18, 2012 2:19 pm - After the death Saturday of longtime Lombard Village President William J. “Bill” Mueller, a succession plan kicks in to fill his leadership role. The plan calls for the ...
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Hanks family N.Dakota diner’s surprise guestsAug 18, 2012 2:08 pm - WEST FARGO, N.D. — The owner of a diner in North Dakota got a surprise Friday when actor Tom Hanks showed up for an early breakfast. Tammy Hagensen says she got a call T...
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Steroids rear their ugly head in baseball againAug 18, 2012 2:00 pm - A culture of cheating has always been present in the game we love. Gaylord Perry was lauded, celebrated, and rewarded for his genius at sliming his pitches. Bobby Thomso...
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Sioux tribes upset over sale of sacred siteAug 18, 2012 1:56 pm - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — It’s advertised as a one-of-a-kind deal: Nearly 2,000 acres of prime real estate nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota for sale to the highest b...