All Stories from February 20, 2013 (Change date)
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South Elgin OKs housing for low-income, disabledFeb 20, 2013 6:14 am - A plan for a new housing development for low-income and disabled people was approved by the South Elgin village board, despite a petition against it signed by more than ...
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Canucks’ Hansen suspended one game for hit on HossaFeb 20, 2013 6:14 am - The NHL suspended the Vancouver Canucks’ Jannik Hansen for one game Wednesday for his hit against the Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa in Tuesday’s 4-3 Hawks shootout victory at...
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Fort Wayne police shoot, kill robbery suspectFeb 20, 2013 6:14 am - FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne police say officers chasing a man suspected of robbing a pharmacy fatally shot the man after noticing he was armed. The Journal Gazette rep...
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International stage awaits Cubs’ RizzoFeb 20, 2013 6:03 am - In just a year, Anthony Rizzo has gone from hot prospect to international sensation. Last spring, Rizzo entered his first Cubs camp fresh off his trade from the San Die...
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Proposal: Extend income tax hike to pay for pensionsFeb 20, 2013 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Lou Lang Wednesday proposed extending the state's 2011 income tax hike to pay for Illinois' rising yearly payments for teachers' and state worke...
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Illinois fairgrounds community garden returnsFeb 20, 2013 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Those with green thumbs, and those who want them, are invited to participate in the Illinois State Fairground's fifth community garden this summer. The Il...
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Dixon: Continue state charges against CrundwellFeb 20, 2013 6:00 am - The city of Dixon wants the state to move forward with charges against former Comptroller Rita Crundwell. Crundwell was sentenced last week to more than 19 years in fede...
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Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty in campaign schemeFeb 20, 2013 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., holding back tears, entered a guilty plea Wednesday in federal court to criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to spen...
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Homemade Vanilla ExtractFeb 20, 2013 5:50 am - 1 cup vodka, 40 percent alcohol 6 Madagascar vanilla beans Pour vodka into a 10-ounce glass bottle with tight fitting lid. Alternatively, use vodka bottle if possible. ...
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Oscar entertaining made easy? It’s formulaic!Feb 20, 2013 5:32 am - Canapes may sound stuffy, but they actually are the ultimate in ease when it comes to party food. Plus, they look great and can be combined in endless ways to suit any t...