All Stories from May 2, 2013 (Change date)
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SIU professor alleges sex discriminationMay 02, 2013 4:04 pm - CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University assistant political science professor in Carbondale is accusing the university of sex discrimination, claiming she was ...
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Northwestern-area bar shuts doors to IlliniMay 02, 2013 4:03 pm - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois’ plans to have coaches and others court fans at a bar near Northwestern’s campus have been called off after Wildcats fans ob...
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Wisconsin dad makes daughter a camouflage prom dressMay 02, 2013 4:02 pm - MARSHFIELD, Wis. — A Wisconsin man used sewing skills he learned in the military to make his daughter’s dream prom dress — in camouflage. Mariah Herron, 17, of Marshfie...
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Prosecutor won’t fight Chicago man’s innocence petitionMay 02, 2013 4:01 pm - URBANA, Ill. — Champaign County’s state’s attorney will not oppose a 51-year-old Chicago man’s petition asking a court to declare him innocent in a 1980 murder for which...
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Terror suspect from Aurora released on home confinementMay 02, 2013 4:00 pm - In a rare move for terror cases, a federal judge agreed Thursday to release on home confinement an Aurora teenager charged with seeking to travel abroad and join an al-Q...
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Weezer to play free concert at Woodfield June 22May 02, 2013 4:00 pm - Weezer, the alt-rock band that rose to fame with hits like “Buddy Holly” and “Undone — The Sweater Song,” will play a free concert Saturday, June 22, at Woodfield Mall i...
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Grades, talent make Glenbard North's Jackson worth waitMay 02, 2013 4:00 pm - When college football recruiters travel to Carol Stream to meet with Glenbard North football coach Ryan Wilkens, they seek two things: game film and a transcript of grad...
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More robocalls against gay marriageMay 02, 2013 4:00 pm - A coalition of black ministers is launching another round of robocalls against gay marriage. The African-American Clergy Coalition’s latest target is Rep. Eddie Lee Jac...
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Rush looks to extend winning streakMay 02, 2013 3:32 pm - The Chicago Rush (4-2) returns to the Allstate Arena Saturday night to face off against the Philadelphia Soul (2-3) at 7 p.m., marking the Soul’s first visit since 2011....
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Music City mourns country legend George JonesMay 02, 2013 3:27 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For a guy who sang so many sad songs, George Jones left behind a lot of laughs. There was more humor than sadness at Jones’ funeral Thursday at the Gr...