All Stories from February 21, 2014 (Change date)
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States outsource casino policing to private firmsFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - As more states embrace legalized gambling around the country, some are hiring private companies to draft regulations and vet casinos. At the same time, these companies w...
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Crystal Lake South drops Cary-GroveFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - Crystal Lake South nearly shut out Cary-Grove in the second quarter, but the Gators couldn't put away the Trojans in the second half. Cary-Grove had a chance to tie on i...
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Fremd focusing on the futureFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - Don't ask Fremd what it's goals are. Or what the pressure feels like being 24-0. Or the same about finishing 10-0 in the Mid-Suburban West, gearing up for a league-champ...
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Cook County issues first marriage licenses to gay couplesFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - A federal judge ruled Friday that Cook County can immediately begin issuing marriage licenses to gay couples, and the Cook County clerk obliged - keeping the downtown Bu...
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Libertyville's Polakowski, Warren's Parker make title boutsFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - CHAMPAIGN - Last year, Steve Polakowski and Emery Parker last year could not have been further from competing for a state title. But Saturday night, the dynamic duo from...
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Endorsement: No to Huntley Park District referendumFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - The Huntley Park District, which serves 40,000 residents, wants voters to approve an $18.75 million construction bond to build an indoor artificial turf facility. Offici...
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A fading passion - debt, deficits recede from viewFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Just four years ago, cutting deficits and controlling the nation's debt were a powerful political combination that propelled Republicans to control of the H...
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Caseyville board reinstates fired police chiefFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - CASEYVILLE - The village board in Caseyville has voted to reinstate the village's police chief who was fired last week. Caseyville Police Chief Jose Alvarez was fired ju...
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Ex-Christie aides told to explain refusal over bridge documentsFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - Two former aides to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie were ordered by a judge to explain their refusal to turn over documents sought in a legislative probe of intention...
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Harris Theater halts shows due to electrical fireFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - An electrical fire Wednesday at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago has forced the cancellation of all shows at the 1,525-seat Millennium Park venue throug...