All Stories from August 1, 2013 (Change date)
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Lohan completes rehab stint; more therapy orderedAug 01, 2013 6:53 am - LOS ANGELES — A judge says Lindsay Lohan must undergo frequent therapy sessions now that the actress has successfully completed a court-ordered stint in rehab. Superior ...
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Medical marijuana will be legal Jan. 1Aug 01, 2013 6:50 am - Illinois became the 20th state in the nation to allow the medical use of marijuana Thursday, with Gov. Pat Quinn signing some of the nation’s toughest standards into law...
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Hotel offers pop-up inflatable roomAug 01, 2013 6:24 am - DENVER — For a limited time, a Denver hotel is offering a package with a one-night stay in a pop-up, inflatable room that rises 22 feet in the air, thanks to a scissor l...
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Slow gardening a lifestyle rather than a raceAug 01, 2013 6:15 am - Felder Rushing is not a man to be hurried. This former county extension agent turned folklorist, author and lecturer is an advocate of slow gardening — emphasizing the p...
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‘Spectacular Now’ a surprising, heartfelt teen romanceAug 01, 2013 6:15 am - “Live in the moment.” It’s a pat piece of advice we all get at some point in our lives, usually when we’re being anxious or obsessive about something we can’t control. ...
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Night life events: Try a new brew at Emmett's beer dinnerAug 01, 2013 6:00 am - Emmett's beer dinner Sample a selection of Emmett's beers and take a tour of the brewery at a beer dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in West Dundee. Featured be...
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Nourish: Summerize roast pork by grillingAug 01, 2013 6:00 am - In the winter, roast pork with roasted root vegetables is one of my go-to easy meals, especially since the USDA lowered the minimum cooking temperature for pork to 145 d...
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Gay couples choosing whether to re-celebrate vowsAug 01, 2013 6:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS — Maggie George and Rebecca Voelkel have married each other twice, first ceremonially in their Minneapolis church in 2006, then legally while visiting San Fr...
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Lake Villa Days ready to celebrate its 80th yearAug 01, 2013 6:00 am - The Lake Villa Days community festival will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year with the usual traditions, including local firefighters battling with water, food, l...
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Geneva hopes to strengthen ties to Fox RiverAug 01, 2013 6:00 am - All this fuss about noticing the Fox River; repurposing buildings to take advantage of the Fox River; tourism along the Fox River. It's been going on for decades in Gene...