All Stories from December 30, 2013 (Change date)
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Bobbleheads honor Supreme Court justicesDec 30, 2013 1:46 pm - WASHINGTON — They are some of the rarest bobblehead dolls ever produced. They’re released erratically. They’re given away for free, not sold. And if you get a certificat...
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Roskam, Truax, Cross headline Palatine GOP eventDec 30, 2013 1:32 pm - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, U.S. Senate candidate Doug Truax and Illinois Treasurer candidate Tom Cross will be among the guests Saturday, Jan. 4 when the Palatine Township ...
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Feds announce test sites for drone aircraftDec 30, 2013 1:03 pm - LAS VEGAS — The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states on Monday that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the march of the unmanne...
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Island Lake cop honoredDec 30, 2013 1:02 pm - Island Lake police officer Billy Dickerson received a Life Saving Award at last week’s village board meeting, for clearing the airway of a teenager on Dec. 2 who was unc...
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Home electricity use in US falling to 2001 levelsDec 30, 2013 1:01 pm - NEW YORK — The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, back when the smartest device in people’s pock...
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Mondelez sells Snackwell’s brand; no termsDec 30, 2013 12:57 pm - NEW YORK — Oreo and Ritz cracker maker Mondelez is selling its Snackwell’s cookies and snacks business to Back to Nature Foods, a company controlled by private equity fi...
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Boat stickers could become costlier in Island LakeDec 30, 2013 12:44 pm - Boating on Island Lake’s namesake could become more expensive for local residents and visitors. Members of the village’s lake management committee on Monday discussed ra...
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Dist. 62 winter card win shared by twoDec 30, 2013 12:29 pm - Dist. 62 Board of Education President Brenda Murphy awarded first place to Juhi Soni and Emily Kulaga in the 2013 District 62 Winter Card Design Contest. Juhi, an Iroquo...
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Neuqua Valley moves on from lossDec 30, 2013 12:24 pm - Neuqua Valley made up for the disappointment of Saturday’s loss at the 48th annual East Aurora Holiday Tournament by drubbing Prosser in the third-place game. The Wildca...
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Geneva withstands Tomcats’ run, takes title at East AuroraDec 30, 2013 12:22 pm - Geneva coach Phil Ralston wanted to see what his player were made of. The answer came when the Vikings turned back the host school’s best shot to win the 48th annual Eas...