All Stories from November 15, 2013 (Change date)
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5 free things to do in MontrealNov 15, 2013 5:00 am - MONTREAL — It's a taste of French culture in North America: Montreal. The city on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec offers walks down centuries-old streets lined with ele...
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Michigan growers trying to get apples to doze offNov 15, 2013 5:00 am - CENTRAL LAKE, Mich. — This year’s Michigan apple crop is expected to be 10 times as plentiful as last year’s puny output. While the big bounce-back is welcomed in the na...
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$10M grant to UofI to develop data management softwareNov 15, 2013 5:00 am - CHAMPAIGN — The National Science Foundation has given the University of Illinois' National Center for Supercomputing Applications more than $10 million to develop softwa...
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'The Nutcracker,' in all its variations, dances into the holiday seasonNov 15, 2013 4:45 am - There are a lot of prized roles in the "The Nutcracker," whether it's Tchaikovsky's beloved 1892 ballet version or more recent stage adaptations of E.T.A. Hoffmann's 181...
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Playing favorites not a good move for White SoxNov 15, 2013 4:35 am - Veteran first baseman Paul Konerko may return to the Chicago White Sox to play another season. It’s a nice story, and I think he’s fortunate that he’s even being asked ...
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Lake County mourns death of tough but fair road managerNov 15, 2013 4:30 am - Lake County mourns loss of longtime transportation planner Dusty Powell
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Wheaton Warrenville District 200 to seek levy increaseNov 15, 2013 4:30 am - The average homeowner in Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 likely will see a roughly $90 increase in the largest portion of their next real estate tax bill in June. ...
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Wood Dale woman caring for sick dogs may have to put 2 to sleepNov 15, 2013 4:30 am - Lisa Spakowski has devoted herself to helping dogs suffering from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. But if the 48-year-old Wood Dale resident can’t find new h...
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Could special tax be answer to Rutland’s bus woes?Nov 15, 2013 4:30 am - Even though the Rutland Township board refused to make a decision on financing bus service for its senior and disabled residents, Township Supervisor Margaret Sanders is...
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Elk Grove Village golf course closer to video gamblingNov 15, 2013 4:30 am - The publicly owned Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village is a step closer to getting video gambling machines. The golf course, operated by the Elk Grove Park District,...