All Stories from September 13, 2012 (Change date)
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Island Lake Facebook page under scrutiny, but debate delayedSep 13, 2012 12:00 pm - A planned discussion about the operation of Island Lake's Facebook page was postponed Thursday night. The page, primarily maintained by Trustee Shannon Fox, has been cri...
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Batavia’s Books Between Bites welcomes back authorSep 13, 2012 12:00 pm - Submitted by Batavia Public Library Batavia’s noontime book program, Books Between Bites, announces its 26th season. The monthly series is held from noon to 1 p.m. at t...
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Campton Twp. Prairie Fest offers peek to the pastSep 13, 2012 11:57 am - The sixth-annual Prairie Fest will be held Saturday in Campton Township, featuring the same tried and true recipe that has made the event a success in previous years. “I...
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Company defends plans for oil pipeline in MichiganSep 13, 2012 11:51 am - BRANDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A company is defending its plans for a new oil pipeline in Michigan, saying the project will meet safety standards. The Detroit Free Press repo...
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Candidates in four state races square offSep 13, 2012 11:48 am - From throwing out all incumbents to stronger commitment to bipartisan cooperation, a variety of approaches was suggested to improving the state of the state at a candida...
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Can Stewart continue Chicagoland dominance?Sep 13, 2012 11:47 am - When it comes to racing in Chicago, no NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver has more wins at Chicagoland than Tony Stewart (three). Or laps led (431). Or a better average f...
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Hurricane Isaac sends U..S jobless claims up to 382KSep 13, 2012 11:46 am - WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped to the highest level in two months, although the figures were skewed in part by Hurricane Isaac...
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Average on 30-year US mortgage stays at 3.55 pct.Sep 13, 2012 11:33 am - WASHINGTON — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week, staying slightly above the lowest level on record. Low mortgage rates have aided a mod...
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Mathias challenges Sente to debates in 59th districtSep 13, 2012 11:32 am - State Rep. Sid Mathias has challenged state Rep. Carol Sente to a series of three debates between now and Oct. 22 as the two incumbents face off for the redrawn 59th Hou...
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Three Fires Council honors Colonial Cafe familySep 13, 2012 11:28 am - The Three Fires Council-Boy Scouts of America recognized the tradition of Scouting, the support from Colonial Café’s Anderson family, and honored grandfather and Disting...