All Stories from July 28, 2014 (Change date)
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Special fitness: Program caters to people with developmental disabilitiesJul 28, 2014 5:45 am - Don't ever challenge Sam Smith to an enthusiasm contest. The 29-year-old fitness instructor has the booming voice of a radio announcer, the optimistic outlook of a cheer...
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Pop star Azalea talking fashion on MTVJul 28, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Pop star Iggy Azalea is taking on a new role as a commentator for the MTV Video Music Awards. MTV said Thursday that the singer featured in the summer hits "F...
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Kasper: Every broadcaster has to find comfort zoneJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - I am a preparation fiend. Anyone who knows me well will tell you that. And every year I try to tighten up and streamline that process, which can become onerous if you le...
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Kidney recipient finds endless headaches in obtaining needed pillsJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - Having once offered my close friend Irene a kidney, I am always relieved to find her looking good and healthy when we meet. The other day she seemed pale. Born with two ...
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Visually impaired athlete prepares for Ironman triathlon in HawaiiJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - It is grueling enough to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles, but imagine doing all of that when you can only see a blur of light ahead of you. Kristina Am...
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Children with special needs go through knight training at Medieval TimesJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - Ruby Benefield of Westmont swung her sword through the air and then brandished a battle ax. Rather than be afraid, though, Ruby's family members just smiled. “Come on, d...
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White Sox second to none at first baseJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - Historically, the White Sox have been known as a franchise successful at throwing the baseball. You won't find many years over the last decade or so that would be consid...
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10 stories you may have missed this weekendJul 28, 2014 5:15 am - 1. Since 2007, the number of homeless students has risen by more than 70 percent, leaving suburban schools challenged to meet the needs of kids who understandably can fi...
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District 211 saves millions fighting tax appealsJul 28, 2014 5:15 am - Since 1998, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 has spent $1.06 million fighting the tax appeals of commercial property owners, winning back $12.25 million from...
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Heller Lumber an integral part of Arlington Hts.Jul 28, 2014 5:01 am - As a long time business owner in Arlington Heights, I sympathize with the Heller Lumber family in regards to the TIF situation. The Heller family business has been an in...