All Stories from March 18, 2013 (Change date)
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Jobless rates rise in January in half of U.S. statesMar 18, 2013 9:38 am - WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates increased in half of U.S. states in January from December, as employers nationwide added the fewest jobs in seven months. The Labor Depa...
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2 inmates escape from Quebec prison in helicopterMar 18, 2013 9:20 am - SAINT-JEROME, Quebec — Two Quebec inmates climbed into a hijacked helicopter to make a daring daylight escape from a prison outside Montreal, authorities said Monday. Bo...
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Israel’s Netanyahu says new government wants peaceMar 18, 2013 9:20 am - JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister said Monday that his new government was extending its hand in peace to the Palestinians, declaring that he is ready to make a “histor...
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Pakistani Taliban withdraw peace talk offerMar 18, 2013 9:19 am - PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban have withdrawn their offer of holding peace talks with the government. Spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan says in a video sent to repo...
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BMO Harris Bank hire expands SBA loan effortsMar 18, 2013 9:06 am - Chicago’s BMO Harris Bank said it has hired Ejaz Syed to lead the bank’s SBA loan program efforts in the Greater Chicago area. Ejaz will be based in Naperville and will ...
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Sears earns Energy Star partner of year awardMar 18, 2013 9:06 am - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings with a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award for...
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Former Bear Hillenmeyer supports limiting kids' tackling in practiceMar 18, 2013 9:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Former Chicago Bear linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is backing a plan to limit tackling in practice for high school and youth football players. The legislati...
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Mike North video: NCAA tournament pickMar 18, 2013 9:00 am - Mike North thinks Ohio State is flying under the radar and just mighty be the team to beat. Aaron Kraft is looking good for this team and they will represent the Big 10 ...
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Neighbor charged in Elgin murder has long rap sheetMar 18, 2013 8:49 am - The man accused of stabbing an Elgin neighbor to death with the screwdriver police say he used to break into her home has an extensive criminal background spanning two c...
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Cubs affiliation excites CougarsMar 18, 2013 8:00 am - So much for Spring fever. It certainly hasn't felt like baseball weather these days. Bone-chilling temperatures have been the norm instead of the exception this month wh...