All Stories from October 7, 2013 (Change date)
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Vintage Elgin folk singer returns to the stageOct 07, 2013 1:19 pm - In the early 1970s, almost any Elginite who loved folk music knew Don Skelton. People were drawn to his warmth and humor, his expressive voice, his fine guitar work, an...
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Algonquin mall to hold scavenger hunt for adultsOct 07, 2013 1:15 pm - Adults can get in on the Halloween fun this year at Algonquin Commons. The Randall Road mall is hosting its first Pirates of the Commons event, which will send adults on...
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Mt. Prospect Fall Fest & Oktoberfest take over downtown this SaturdayOct 07, 2013 1:10 pm - The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association invites everyone to join them for the annual Fall Festival and Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12. The festiv...
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Author Maggie Anton to speak at Beth JudeaOct 07, 2013 1:08 pm - At 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will welcome author Maggie Anton for a discussion of her books “Rav Hisda’s Daughter: Book 1-Appr...
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Warrenville photographer’s praying mantis image captures monthly prizeOct 07, 2013 1:06 pm - When Eugene Bordelon retired from Bell Labs, he didn’t exactly head for a rocking chair on the front porch. Instead, the Warrenville man found himself with time to focus...
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Illinois military workers back on job; some 2,500 at Great LakesOct 07, 2013 1:01 pm - Thousands of civilian employees furloughed last week at Illinois military installations as part of the federal government shutdown are headed back to work. Scott Air For...
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Supreme Court term begins amid government shutdownOct 07, 2013 1:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by turning away hundreds of appeals, including Virginia's bid to revive its anti-sodomy law. The justices took ...
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Most Great Lakes Naval Station civilians back at workOct 07, 2013 1:00 pm - Most of Great Lakes Naval Station's civilian employees were back to work Monday after being furloughed in the federal government shutdown that started last week. “When y...
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Gurnee-area bank robber didn’t appear armed, police sayOct 07, 2013 12:58 pm - A Gurnee-area bank was robbed Monday by a bandanna-wearing bandit, authorities said. The stickup occurred about 10:55 a.m. at American Midwest Bank, 36044 N. Brookside D...
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Preckwinkle wants Cook County judges to pay all their health premiumsOct 07, 2013 12:56 pm - Cook County circuit court and associate judges, who now pay about $1 a month for their health insurance, would have to pay the full cost of their health benefits — anywh...