All Stories from August 6, 2013 (Change date)
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Quality helps Americans keep old cars longerAug 06, 2013 6:43 am - TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Americans are keeping their cars and trucks longer than ever, and even with new car sales increasing, the average age will continue to rise, an in...
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GM knocks 12.5 percent off Volt priceAug 06, 2013 6:43 am - DETROIT — General Motors is knocking 12.5 percent off the Chevrolet Volt’s sticker price as it tries to better compete with electric car rivals. The automaker says the 2...
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Chicago police seize 4,200 illegal firearmsAug 06, 2013 6:35 am - Chicago’s police superintendent says more than 4,200 illegal firearms have been seized by his department so far this year. Garry McCarthy says the results released Monda...
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Cook of the week: Food gene runs in the familyAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - While Nancy Bertschy is officially our Cook the Week, the truth is, several of her family members could qualify. Her Croatian grandmother started the whole thing; in her...
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What to do while visiting Comic ConAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - Walking onto the floor of the Chicago Comic Con can be a disorienting experience. Do you try to grab a celebrity autograph? Find a seat at one of the panel discussions?...
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Chicago Comic Con arrives in Rosemont with something for fans of comic books, movies and moreAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - When Hollywood first launched its invasion of comic-book conventions roughly a decade ago, some hard-core comics fans resisted, eyeing the newcomers with a “this town ai...
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Judge's decision on same-sex marriage to come next monthAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - After hearing nearly two hours of arguments, a Cook County judge said Tuesday she'll decide whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Illinois' gay marriage ban late next...
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Smoked Salmon Pizza with Red Onion and DillAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - 1 purchased fully baked pizza crust (10-ounce. such as Boboli) 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup minced red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons...
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State cigarette tax revenue rises 150 percent in JulyAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - Illinois' cigarette tax revenue more than doubled in July compared to the same period last year, state officials said. July revenue reached $30 million, up from $12 mill...
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Pistachio Basil Spinach SalmonAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - ¼ cup shelled pistachios (about 1 ounce) 10 large fresh basil leaves (or ¼ cup fresh parsley and 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled basil) ¼ cup fresh spinach 1 garlic clove ...