All Stories from December 13, 2013 (Change date)
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Lake Forest native receives honors as Merchant MarineDec 13, 2013 9:56 am - Four years ago, Lake Forest native Kevin Berto was nominated by Illinois Sen Dick Durbin and Sen. Mark Kirk, with support from then state Sen. Susan Garrett, for admissi...
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Much-needed Briggs should return against EaglesDec 13, 2013 9:17 am - Nothing would give the Bears’ beleaguered defense more of a boost than the return of seven-time pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs, but that won’t happen Sunday in Clevela...
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Palatine emergency group recognizes volunteersDec 13, 2013 9:14 am - The Palatine Emergency Management Agency held its 9th annual Holiday Volunteer recognition party Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine. Fifty volunteers attend...
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Local student wins Better Business Bureau scholarshipDec 13, 2013 9:10 am - Warren Township High School senior Brittany Ells was the recipient of one of four $2,500, one-year college scholarships from the Better Business Bureau Educational Found...
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Sen. Kirk visits Lincolnshire to talk with GOP faithfulDec 13, 2013 9:07 am - The Lake County Republican Federation welcomed more than 150 guests to the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort on Dec. 6 for an event dubbed “A Conversation with Sen. Mark Kirk...
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1 million lights in Elburn display that earned TV spotDec 13, 2013 9:00 am - When Brian Larsen was a kid, his family would pile into his grandparents' motor home and tour dozens of Christmas light displays. After seeing one remarkably decorated h...
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Theater eventsDec 13, 2013 9:00 am - Ÿ A Red Orchid Theatre showcases two new one-acts by Clint Sheffer titled “The Molehill” and “Come the Hell On” at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. Performances ...
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Batavia elementary students collect record number of toysDec 13, 2013 9:00 am - Students at Grace McWayne Elementary School in Batavia presented more than just the toys they collected to soldiers from the U.S. Marine Corps Friday morning.After singi...
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Uncle rose with N. Korean leader before brutal fallDec 13, 2013 8:25 am - SEOUL, South Korea — The execution of leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle marks the unprecedented fall from grace of one of the most powerful figures in North Korea and the most ...
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Hundreds storm police barrier to see Mandela bodyDec 13, 2013 8:25 am - PRETORIA, South Africa — Several hundred mourners eager to pay their last respects to Nelson Mandela broke through police barriers and stormed up toward the Union Buildi...