All Stories from February 27, 2014 (Change date)
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Orders for US durable goods fell 1% in JanuaryFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - American businesses ordered fewer durable manufactured goods in January, cutting demand for planes, autos and machines. But a key category that reflects bus...
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Yellen: Fed monitoring recent weaker economic dataFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen noted Thursday that some recent economic data have pointed to weaker-than-expected gains in consumer spending and job gro...
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Jean Grotberg: A life of music, teaching and politicsFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - Elizabeth Jean Grotberg shared her music with four first ladies, and she was a favorite pianist of designer Oscar de la Renta at his charitable fundraisers. But around S...
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Lawsuit alleges 'sadistic violence' at Cook County jailFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - Guards at one of the nation's largest jails systematically engage in "sadistic violence and brutality" against inmates, according to a federal class-action lawsuit filed...
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Men from Elk Grove, Rosemont charged with drug crimesFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - Two Northwest suburban men are facing drug charges after police discovered cocaine worth about $9,000 in their car this week in McHenry, authorities said. Officials with...
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Lake Zurich hope for another home gameFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - Most teams bid a fond farewell to their home court on the day of their last regular season home game. Lake Zurich instead circled the calendar and has been aiming for a ...
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Barrington dancers performing at Gigi's galaFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - Dancers from Barrington-based Bataille Academie of the Danse will perform at the Gigi's Playhouse 2014 International Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Drury Lane Theatre in...
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AP: Phone system failed in LAX shootingFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles International Airport police dispatcher who received a call seconds after a gunman opened fire last year didn't know where to send officers b...
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Obama plan aims to improve odds for minority boysFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - In strong, often personal terms, President Barack Obama on Thursday called for vigorous efforts to reverse underachievement among young black and Hispanic m...
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Images: Vernon Hills vs. Carmel girls basketballFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - ...