All Stories from March 12, 2013 (Change date)
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Gov’t fiscal outlook improving — but only for nowMar 12, 2013 6:41 am - WASHINGTON — Despite constant budget wrangling and finger-pointing by the nation’s policy-makers, the government’s short-term fiscal outlook isn’t all that bad. It’s act...
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Readers old and new will enjoy 'Good Cop'Mar 12, 2013 6:00 am - In Brad Parks' “The Good Cop,” newspaper reporter Carter Ross learns of a policeman's death and his interview with the widow only raises more questions. When Ross learn...
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Best bets: 'Gravity Attacks!' flies into CLCMar 12, 2013 6:00 am - Juggling guys Jon Wee and Owen Morse, a comedic juggling act known as Passing Zone, will juggle chain saws, torches, knives and more in their show “Gravity Attacks...
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David Bowie's 'Next Day' is hereMar 12, 2013 6:00 am - David Bowie, “The Next Day” (Columbia-ISO) Many people wondered if there would be a next day for David Bowie, professionally speaking. Bowie retreated after sufferi...
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Dow average ekes out an eighth straight gainMar 12, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average logged its longest winning streak in two years — barely. A tiny gain gave the Dow its eighth straight increase Tuesday, long...
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Sony's rascally raccoon Sly Cooper returnsMar 12, 2013 6:00 am - It's been seven years since ring-tailed master thief Sly Cooper has headlined a video game — about three times the life span of a typical wild raccoon. The guy's been on...
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Was Tiger’s assist from Stricker a bad move?Mar 12, 2013 5:29 am - I love a good rivalry — hey they are part of what makes competing fun and entertaining. Think Syracuse-Georgetown or Bears-Green Bay. Competition can be intensely hot a...
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Gurnee trustee candidates address using incentives to lure businessesMar 12, 2013 5:15 am - Gurnee's four village board trustee candidates have staked positions on the concept of providing incentives to lure major businesses to town. Incumbent Jeanne Balmes is...
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School choice an issue for Hawthorn District 73 candidatesMar 12, 2013 5:15 am - The situation involving what is known as adequate yearly progress and its impact on school choice is a top issue in Hawthorn Elementary District 73, school board candida...
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Caring in action: Fundraiser helps PADS address changing needs of homelessMar 12, 2013 5:15 am - DuPage PADS has a clear and simply stated mission: to end homelessness in DuPage County. For 27 years, the organization has recruited teams of volunteers to provide ...