All Stories from May 17, 2013 (Change date)
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Brilliant again, Sale continues mastery over AngelsMay 17, 2013 4:52 pm - After Chris Sale stymied the Angels with a 1-hit complete game shutout at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday night, Josh Hamilton was looking forward to the rematch. “We face...
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Simon promotes college scorecard measureMay 17, 2013 4:49 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon wants to see all colleges and universities in Illinois feature a link to the federal College Scorecard on their websites. ...
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Riverside Drive project in Elgin moves alongMay 17, 2013 4:48 pm - Structural work and likely roadwork for the Riverside Drive Promenade project in downtown Elgin will be done by the end of October, City Engineer Joe Evers said. The pro...
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7 police torture cases OK’d for investigationMay 17, 2013 4:48 pm - A state commission that investigates alleged police torture says seven cases have merit for more investigation. The Illinois Torture Relief and Inquiry Commission has ap...
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Illinois extends deadline for health guide grantsMay 17, 2013 4:48 pm - Community groups in Illinois have been given more time to apply for $28 million in grants to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance that will be available...
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Union ratifies three-year deal with stateMay 17, 2013 4:47 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Emplo...
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Batavia school board member Roberts resignsMay 17, 2013 4:47 pm - Batavia school board member Kathy Roberts has resigned. Roberts has been on the board for 22 years. Her term expires in April 2015. The school district is giving people ...
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4 injured in Chicago elevator plungeMay 17, 2013 4:47 pm - Authorities say four people were injured when an elevator at a Chicago parking garage dropped five floors. A fire department spokesman says the elevator fell from the 15...
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‘Moral character’ provision out of concealed-carry billMay 17, 2013 4:47 pm - SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois senator seeking restrictions on how people may carry concealed guns softened the bill’s rules Friday but decided against a floor vote before la...
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Stocks rise on hopeful economic signsMay 17, 2013 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market’s rally Friday. A gauge of future economic activity rose more than analysts had expected, as...