All Stories from May 9, 2013 (Change date)
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Patty Griffin scores with 'American Kid'May 09, 2013 6:00 am - Patty Griffin, “American Kid” (New West) Patty Griffin bookends her seventh album, “American Kid,” with two songs about the death of her father, opening with the wi...
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'Peeples' peeps pleasant, but all too forgettableMay 09, 2013 6:00 am - The people of "Peeples" make a better impression than most collections of oddballs in the weary mold of comedies centered on meeting the prospective in-laws. They still...
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Antioch Rescue to staff vacant station this summerMay 09, 2013 5:30 am - The Antioch Rescue Squad plans to begin staffing an unused fire station to better serve the Chain O’ Lakes and Antioch area during the busy summer months. In addition, o...
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Forum aims to shed light on human trafficking in suburbsMay 09, 2013 5:15 am - A round-table discussion this weekend aims to raise awareness on sex and labor trafficking in the Northwest suburbs. Elgin-based Administer Justice, an agency that offe...
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Kane County board to tackle hiring freeze, appointmentsMay 09, 2013 5:15 am - Kane County Board members are poised to cast two votes with potential political undertones next week. Changes to the long-standing county hiring freeze will come up for ...
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Arlington Heights teen dances her way to championshipMay 09, 2013 5:15 am - Dressed in a surprisingly heavy wool costume adorned with Celtic patterns, her already curly hair tucked into an even fuller wig, Moira Kramp exudes joy when she takes h...
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More drilling needed to cut costsMay 09, 2013 5:00 am - This is in response to Ms. Melissa Brice’s letter of April 26. She indicated that she proudly spent her money to go to Washington to protest the Keystone XL pipeline. Sh...
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Wheeling neighborhood grieves for slain bystanderMay 09, 2013 5:00 am - The sky is just as blue as it was on the last day of Rafael Orozco's life. The grass might be an even brighter green. And Gizmo, Orozco's muscular pit bull the color of ...
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Actress’ behavior promoted stereotypeMay 09, 2013 5:00 am - Actress Reese Witherspoon’s behavior on the occasion of her husband being arrested on suspicion of “driving under the influence” fits “The Ugly American” stereotype quit...
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Don’t revel in rival’s misfortunesMay 09, 2013 5:00 am - The writer of a Fence Post letter on April 21 seems inordinately elated when the Cubs play poorly. He’s the kind of “fan” who gives all sports lovers a bad name. A true ...