All Stories from March 29, 2013 (Change date)
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Moving Picture: South Elgin handyman stays plenty busyMar 29, 2013 10:00 am - Thirteen years ago, John Tyree found his dream job. He knew it would be the perfect fit for him — days filled with a variety of hands-on projects, his office would ofte...
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Modern takes on Easter décorMar 29, 2013 10:00 am - Fuzzy chicks and cute bunnies are part of the pastel pantheon of Easter decor, and their charm helps define the look of the season. But for those who prefer celebrating ...
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Controversial Island Lake political website editedMar 29, 2013 10:00 am - A controversial website targeting Island Lake mayoral candidate Charles Amrich and trustee hopeful Tony Sciarrone has been edited to remove content about their supporter...
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Ex-Jets starting guard Slauson signs with BearsMar 29, 2013 10:00 am - The Bears continued trying to plug holes through free agency on Friday, signing former New York Jets guard Matt Slauson to a one-year deal. Two days earlier, the Bears l...
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Illinois fire marshal suggests child safety strategiesMar 29, 2013 9:50 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Fire Marshal is suggesting ways for families to keep children safe this spring. The fire marshal issued a set of tips Thursday that off...
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Southwestern Illinois man wins suit over hole in oneMar 29, 2013 9:50 am - EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — A southwestern Illinois meat cutter who sued after a prize for his hole in one during a charity golf tournament wasn’t paid out as promised has card...
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Illinois officials open Pontiac prison to news mediaMar 29, 2013 9:50 am - PONTIAC — The Illinois Department of Corrections is opening the maximum-security prison in Pontiac to news media Friday. Reporters will see the inside of one of the sta...
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Trial stalls for man accused of burning girlfriendMar 29, 2013 9:50 am - BENTON, Ill. — The southern Illinois trial for a man accused of dousing his girlfriend with chemicals and setting her on fire has been delayed over a switch in defense a...
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Airports sue FAA over control tower cutsMar 29, 2013 9:50 am - Airport operators are mounting a legal challenge to the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to cut funding for 149 air traffic control towers, accusing the agency...
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SAC Capital portfolio manager arrested in New York CityMar 29, 2013 9:48 am - NEW YORK — A senior portfolio manager for one of the nation’s largest hedge funds was arrested Friday, accused of making $1.4 million illegally in a widening insider tra...