All Stories from February 3, 2014 (Change date)
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Pull over, 'Speed Racer': Futuristic models part of Chicago Auto ShowFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - For this week, let's forget about polar vortexes, road salt and train delays. Let's talk about horsepower, torque and flux capacitors. Let's talk about Corvettes, Mustan...
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DuPage Dist. 4 candidates differ on consolidationFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - While the three Republicans hoping to become their party’s nominee for a District 4 seat on the DuPage County Board agree local governments should become more efficient,...
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Technology keeps suburban students plugged in even when schools closeFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - Although most suburban students had four days of classes canceled in January because of frigid weather, that doesn’t mean they all got a break from doing their homework....
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Feeling mad? New devices can sense your mood and tell — or even text — othersFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - Cognitive psychologist Mary Czerwinski and her boyfriend were having a vigorous argument as they drove to Vancouver, B.C., from Seattle, where she works at Microsoft Res...
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14th Congressional Dems say Obama's health care law needs workFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - Democratic contenders for the 14th Congressional District say they welcome Republican input on how to improve the Affordable Care Act, and pledge to reject cuts to Medic...
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Thunderbird owner bucks family traditionFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - By all accounts, Dan Renda shouldn't be driving his 1957 Ford Thunderbird — let alone loving it as much as he does. His family has always been a died-in-the-wool, GM-onl...
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Novel revives famed case of missing judgeFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - The disappearance of New York State Supreme Court Judge Joseph Crater in 1930 led to tabloid headlines and gossip about underworld ties that made his vanishing act the m...
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Gurnee library planning to expand public art collectionFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - It’s unlikely anyone will ever find a Picasso or a Monet at Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee, but artwork is becoming another reason to visit. Five pieces commiss...
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Bad publicity could kill veteran museumFeb 03, 2014 4:00 am - Joe Cantafio has served our country for many years, entertaining our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and Kuwait with his group. He is not a con man but believes in wh...
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Time for thoughtful, responsible votingFeb 03, 2014 4:00 am - A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves money from the public treasury. Fro...