All Stories from February 14, 2013 (Change date)
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Women’s security raised by American Indian leaderFeb 14, 2013 9:43 am - WASHINGTON — The president of the National Congress of American Indians says security is the top goal of tribal leaders and is urging the House to pass the Violence Agai...
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Historic windmill returning to ElginFeb 14, 2013 9:36 am - A historic, 65-foot-tall windmill that was dismantled nine years ago is being reconstructed and will serve as an educational site at Foundry Park in Elgin. The windmill ...
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Senate approves same-sex marriage on Valentine's DayFeb 14, 2013 9:15 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate voted to approve same-sex marriage Thursday, capitalizing on national support from its most famous former member, President Barack Obam...
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Variety in your cat’s diet has health benefitsFeb 14, 2013 9:09 am - By The Buddy Foundation Did you ever wonder if your cat gets bored eating the same food day after day? Actually, cats crave variety in their diet. An exclusive diet of ...
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Summer drought won’t stop Maple Syrup Hikes at RyersonFeb 14, 2013 9:03 am - A sure sign spring is on the way is the tapping of sugar maple trees at Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. This year, however, drought conditions that have conti...
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Mistakes ultimately ended ex-LA cop’s rampageFeb 14, 2013 9:02 am - LOS ANGELES — He styled himself as a Rambo-like guerrilla, someone trained to outwit and outshoot the police at every turn, and while Christopher Dorner left no doubt he...
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Obama pushes preschool programs in Georgia tripFeb 14, 2013 9:02 am - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s ambitious plan to expand preschool programs comes as one of every 13 students already in Head Start classrooms is at risk of being ...
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North Central College students launch app on foodFeb 14, 2013 9:00 am - Two North Central College students have launched their first app based on their favorite thing, food. Naperville residents Jeremy A. Markham and Kyler W. Juckins, both 2...
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Buffett's firm dips into $23billion Heinz ketchup dealFeb 14, 2013 9:00 am - NEW YORK — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is dipping into the ketchup business as part of $23.3 billion deal to buy the Heinz ketchup company. H.J. Heinz Co. says i...
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Morning-after pill use up to 1 in 9 younger womenFeb 14, 2013 9:00 am - NEW YORK — About 1 in 9 younger women have used the morning-after pill after sex, according to the first government report to focus on emergency contraception since its ...