All Stories from December 23, 2013 (Change date)
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Lt Gov: Duck Dynasty important to La. tourismDec 23, 2013 5:23 am - NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana’s lieutenant governor says the “Duck Dynasty” reality TV show is important to state tourism — and he could help connect the Robertson family with...
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New laws going into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1Dec 23, 2013 5:00 am - More than 200 new laws will go into effect in Illinois come Jan. 1. Below are a number that could have an immediate or significant impact on residents' lives: SPEE...
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Cellphone law new challenge for drivers in 2014Dec 23, 2013 5:00 am - For incessant multitaskers who can't stop talking while driving, life will include some bitter medicine when the new year rolls in. Starting Jan. 1, motorists can talk ...
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Tech startups create virtual farmers marketsDec 23, 2013 5:00 am - Sara Pasquinelli doesn't shop at the grocery store much anymore. The busy mother of two young boys buys nearly all her food from a new online service that delivers to he...
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Emanuel travels to China to promote ChicagoDec 23, 2013 5:00 am - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is traveling to China to promote trade with Chicago and city tourism. He's set deliver remarks at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday mo...
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Vegas casinos draw tourists with holiday exhibitsDec 23, 2013 5:00 am - Las Vegas has mostly shelved its attempt to rebrand itself as a family-friendly wonderland. But there's one exception: the dreaded holiday season, when visitor numbers c...
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Machinists union sets Boeing vote for Jan. 3Dec 23, 2013 5:00 am - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has set a vote on a proposed contract with Chicago-based Boeing Co. National union leadership said Sund...
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When do babies need molding helmets?Dec 23, 2013 5:00 am - I've always found it especially nice working in a group practice where it's easy to get a quick second opinion from a pediatric colleague. On a steady office morning, o...
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People with Type 2 Diabetes must monitor blood sugar levelDec 23, 2013 5:00 am - Q: I have Type 2 diabetes, and I check my blood sugar levels every day. Why do I need to have my HbA1c levels tested every few months? A: Diabetes is marked by high lev...
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The latest in breast cancer research: Some treatments can be skippedDec 23, 2013 4:45 am - SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of women each year might be able to skip at least some of the grueling treatments for breast cancer — which can include surgery, heavy ch...