All Stories from August 23, 2013 (Change date)
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Patience will pay off this yearAug 23, 2013 7:00 pm - The quarterback dilemma. It rears its ugly head for all of us at every fantasy football draft we've ever attended. Some people believe taking Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers o...
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Former Elgin cemetery superintendent turns 95Aug 23, 2013 6:58 pm - If you’re looking for Marvin Schmidt on any given day, he is usually not hard to find. The Elgin resident, who celebrates his 95th birthday Saturday, starts his day with...
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Grayslake North is thinking bigAug 23, 2013 6:53 pm - Grayslake North keeps reaching new heights. As evidence, a two-story brick building is being built by the entrance to the football stadium. “Skyboxes,” Knights coach Ste...
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Leadership changes amid outcry over euthanized dogAug 23, 2013 6:43 pm - CARSON CITY, Nev. — Carson City Animal Services’ leadership is changing amid outcry over a dog that was euthanized when its owner couldn’t pay $100 in fees. Gail Radtke ...
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Possible pension fix could save $145 billionAug 23, 2013 6:39 pm - A bipartisan panel tasked with solving Illinois’ multibillion-dollar pension crisis is considering a framework that could save the state about $145 billion over 30 years...
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Putin bans rallies in Sochi near the 2014 OlympicsAug 23, 2013 6:34 pm - MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning demonstrations and rallies for 2½ months in Sochi around the 2014 Winter Olympics. The Rossiyskaya ...
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DeJesus traded againAug 23, 2013 6:26 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — From last place to the middle of a pennant race. It’s been a fast-moving week for David DeJesus. The playoff-contending Tampa Bay Rays acquired th...
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Fundraiser near Antioch:Aug 23, 2013 6:23 pm - A charitable group called Children of Fallen Riders will host a fundraiser and motorcycle ride Sunday at the Port of Blarney, 27843 W. Grass Lake Road, near Antioch. Reg...
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Countryside fire district accredited:Aug 23, 2013 6:23 pm - The Countryside Fire Protection District has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for the fourth time. The Vernon Hi...
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San Diego mayor agrees to resignAug 23, 2013 6:22 pm - SAN DIEGO — Mayor Bob Filner agreed Friday to resign on Aug. 30, bowing to enormous pressure after lurid sexual harassment allegations brought by at least 17 women erode...