All Stories from December 12, 2012 (Change date)
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Mayan prophecy sparks dread, celebration worldwideDec 12, 2012 4:30 am - MEXICO CITY — The clock is ticking down to Dec. 21, the supposed end of the Mayan calendar, and from China to California to Mexico, thousands are getting ready for what ...
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Lauzen pushes changes to Kane County government structureDec 12, 2012 4:30 am - Kane board wants to review Lauzen's plan for future
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South Elgin boy turning 12 on 12/12/12Dec 12, 2012 4:30 am - Everyone gets a golden birthday, but for Thomas Nelson of South Elgin, it's platinum. The sixth-grader turns 12 today — on 12/12/12. His father, Cris Nelson, said it's s...
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Respect for beliefs needed on each sideDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - With all the talk about Israeli “occupation,” I cannot help but wonder what the Arab countries would have been willing to “return” to Israel if they had been successful ...
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Weekend picks: Holiday Magic lights up zooDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - Hunger games There is no gingerbread house in director Richard Jones' acclaimed and much-traveled take on Humperdinck's classic 1893 opera “Hansel & Gretel.” Instea...
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The awkward conversationDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - In order for an ambitious budget deal to emerge, an awkward conversation must take place. House Speaker John Boehner needs to tell President Obama: “I can give some on r...
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Our teachers do remarkable workDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - I welcome the accolades given to your first choice of a very special teacher. Outstanding educators at District 25 schools and at St. Viator, Sacred Heart and Rolling Me...
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Candidates must be willing to debateDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - Several readers have written saying they need more information about candidates and elections. I would agree that we generally need more information. However, I also bel...
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Lighter-than-air snowflake cookies a hit for the holidaysDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - Last week I shared with you my Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies, which are perfect for sharing. This week, we are turning to another holiday favorite — Snowflake Cookies...
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500,000 coats later, Bears drive is still going strongDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - Gary Haeger started coat drive in 1988