All Stories from February 28, 2015 (Change date)
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Three candidates in Des Plaines' 6th Ward tout experienceFeb 28, 2015 6:37 am - Whoever is elected alderman in Des Plaines' 6th Ward this April will be a new face to the council - but not necessarily the community. The three candidates have each ser...
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How unemployment warps your personality over timeFeb 28, 2015 6:36 am - WASHINGTON - Long periods of unemployment drain our bank accounts and weaken the economy. New research suggests extended joblessness could also dampen our personalities....
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Home-price gains in 20 U.S. cities accelerated in DecemberFeb 28, 2015 6:35 am - WASHINGTON - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities appreciated at a faster pace in the year ended in December, a sign that a limited supply is forcing up property values. The S&...
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Love a man in uniform? Online dating scammers hope soFeb 28, 2015 6:32 am - WASHINGTON - All together now: All you need is love. Love is all you need. It seems like such a simple recommendation, and yet it can be awfully hard to find this essent...
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COD candidates say more oversight by board neededFeb 28, 2015 6:32 am - Challengers in the College of DuPage board of trustees race say several issues, including financial losses at the school's Waterleaf Restaurant, highlight the need for t...
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Candidates offer opinions on village spending levelsFeb 28, 2015 6:32 am - Six people seeking three Carpentersville village board seats in April have different views on the village's spending priorities and whether the fire department and villa...
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App reviews: Handle, for e-organization; Blendoku puzzle gameFeb 28, 2015 6:32 am - Handle This application links three productivity apps into one - the email inbox, calendar and to-do list - to help you get a grip on your life. Handle makes it eas...
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Doctors say fitness trackers, health apps can boost careFeb 28, 2015 6:31 am - HACKENSACK, N.J. - That phone app keeping track of your exercise and meals might keep you out of the hospital one day. Why give your doctors permission to incorporate da...
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Reaching out to the mentally illFeb 28, 2015 6:00 am - "No one should ever be defined by an illness," says Angela Adkins, executive director for DuPage NAMI, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. So, NAMI...
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Fox River & Countryside fire district seeks money for qualityFeb 28, 2015 6:00 am - Better staffing, service is aim of tax request