All Stories from January 16, 2014 (Change date)
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Frequent storms have suburbs watching salt suppliesJan 16, 2014 4:30 am - A series of storms that has sapped the stamina of public works crews also has many officials wondering if the weather is taking a toll on their salt supplies with months...
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Clark the Cub: Maybe not the worst mascot everJan 16, 2014 4:30 am - The recent national pastime of mocking the Chicago Cubs' new mascot has gotten so out of hand Cubs brass has had to rally behind Clark the Cub. "I'm disappointed at som...
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Forgettable 'Nut Job' may crack up kidsJan 16, 2014 4:30 am - Not all rats look exactly alike, even animated ones. But there's a real resemblance between a rat in "The Nut Job," the new film by Peter Lepeniotis, and Remy, the main ...
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Democrats’ blame for rollout really a stretchJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - I have seen many a Democratic talking heads on TV as of late, and I just want to be sure I understand what it is they are saying regarding the rollout of Obamacare. All ...
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Whatever else happens, the issue still is jobsJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - There was a lot to talk about when House Speaker John Boehner appeared before reporters recently for the first time since the holiday break. There are continuing fights ...
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Extension of benefits a losing proposalJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - When the president goes on TV and pleads for the extension of unemployment benefits, it’s pretty hard to oppose him without being labeled as heartless and not caring, bu...
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Lawmakers at Capitol shouldn’t sit by partyJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - Last spring, my spouse and I drove to Springfield to visit the fairly new (and fabulous) Abraham Lincoln Museum. While in town, we toured the state Capitol and both its ...
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Dawn Patrol: Murder charge in Aurora shooting, 2 questioned in anotherJan 16, 2014 4:00 am - Aurora man charged in woman’s murder An Aurora man was charged last night with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a woman Monday. Police s...
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Ryan wants to cut aid that helped family?Jan 16, 2014 3:40 am - Ryan wants to cut aid that helped family? I wonder if Paul Ryan is advocating for the elimination of Social Security Survivors Benefits as he looks to further reduc...
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Nobel laureate deserved better playJan 16, 2014 3:40 am - Nobel laureate deserved better play After reading through the first section of the Jan. 10 paper, I was struck by something odd on Page 11. I saw, and read the art...