All Stories from October 3, 2012 (Change date)
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Stocks edge up; H-P sinks on Whitman’s outlookOct 03, 2012 3:23 pm - NEW YORK — A pair of encouraging economic reports helped nudge the stock market higher Wednesday. Measures of business activity in the service sector and job growth last...
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Baby bust continues: Births down for 4th yearOct 03, 2012 3:21 pm - NEW YORK — U.S. births fell for the fourth year in a row, the government reported Wednesday, with experts calling it more proof that the weak economy has continued to da...
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In West Chicago, a quiet, somber view of the first presidential debateOct 03, 2012 3:07 pm - In a room set up to seat 40, nine people sat, for the West Chicago Library’s viewing party of the first presidential debate Wednesday evening. Patriotic napkins, bottles...
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Vernon Hills hosts Oktoberfest:Oct 03, 2012 3:03 pm - The village of Vernon Hills will host its 8th annual Oktoberfest celebration from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Metra station, 75 Route 45. Attractions include...
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NHL: We’re still waiting for new union proposalOct 03, 2012 3:02 pm - NEW YORK — The rhetoric is rising, while the time before the planned start of the NHL regular season is running out. And now it seems more likely than not that regular-s...
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Here are some of Cubs' projectables, projects and projectilesOct 03, 2012 3:00 pm - Satchel Paige used to warn: “Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.” We'll amend that for Cubs fans by saying: Don't look back. You might remember 101 losse...
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Illinois scales back Tamms prison rulesOct 03, 2012 3:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ prison chief has changed some security rules for inmates transferred from the high-security Tamms prison when it closes, despite a promise to law...
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No problem with feuding ‘Idol’ judges, Seacrest saysOct 03, 2012 2:56 pm - NEW YORK — Feuding divas on “American Idol”? Ryan Seacrest says that’s just great. The show’s host said Wednesday that things got intense between new hosts Nicki Minaj a...
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Rolling Meadows outlasts Elk GroveOct 03, 2012 2:52 pm - Every set was decided by 2 points. In one of the closest girls volleyball matches in the Mid-Suburban East this season, Rolling Meadows improved to 14-12 and 5-4 with a ...
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Jones singles in finale, Braves top Pirates 4-0Oct 03, 2012 2:45 pm - PITTSBURGH — Jason Heyward singled twice and scored two runs as the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 in their regular-season finale on Wednes...