All Stories from August 11, 2014 (Change date)
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Robin Williams a comic force, versatile actorAug 11, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - The question from a fan in a Sirius XM interview last year was innocent - what do you think you'd be doing if you didn't become a comedian? - and within secon...
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Robin Williams: Mourning a manic geniusAug 11, 2014 11:00 pm - Working in the news industry, you think you're prepared for anything. But Monday's news hit me as hard as anything I've seen in my 13 years with the Daily Herald, and I'...
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Boomers fall short 4-3Aug 11, 2014 10:01 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers dropped a 4-3 decision to the visiting Rockford Aviators on Monday night. Rockford scored 2 first-inning runs on 4 hits before Schaumburg starter ...
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WIND to carry NIU football, basketballAug 11, 2014 2:01 pm - Northern Illinois University has found a new home for its college sports broadcasts with WIND 560-AM, school officials announced Monday. The partnership was announced by...
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How to navigate the hallways of high schoolAug 11, 2014 2:01 pm - Dear Freshman: Let's face it: Navigating new social situations is daunting for all of us - young, old, and in-between. For you, the prospect of diving into the unk...
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Aug 11, 2014 12:01 pm - Chandler's Chophouse specials Burgers cost $5 bucks at Chandler's Chophouse and Grille every Wednesday night with the purchase of a beverage. Burgers come with lettuce,...
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Bulls release NBA preseason scheduleAug 11, 2014 10:55 am - The Chicago Bulls will open their preseason schedule against the Washington Wizards, the team that knocked them out of the NBA playoffs last season. In all, the Bulls w...
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Conte looks to bounce back from sluggish 2013Aug 11, 2014 9:45 am - BOURBONNAIS - On his second day back at practice after shoulder surgery on March 26, safety Chris Conte picked off a Jordan Palmer pass intended for Josh Bellamy in the...
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So far, Bears' special teams not very specialAug 11, 2014 9:45 am - BOURBONNAIS — Bears special teams didn't play especially well in the preseason opener. In fact, their performance left a lot of room for improvement. They allowed a 102-...
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NAMI offers a lifeline for families struggling with mental illnessAug 11, 2014 9:26 am - The statistics are astounding. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in four adults experiences a mental illness in a given year. One in 17 li...