All Stories from January 26, 2017 (Change date)
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Slow fix: VW diesel owners complain of buyback delaysJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Volkswagen's efforts to do right by owners who unknowingly purchased cars and SUVs that cheat on emissions tests have run into some speed bumps. Owners sa...
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Red Nose Day TV special, fundraising campaign return to USJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The charity behind Red Nose Day says the campaign to end child poverty is returning to the United States this year. Comic Relief Inc. announced Thursd...
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Mundelein police sergeant graduates from Northwestern's Staff and Command programJan 26, 2017 5:01 am - Submitted by the Mundelein Police Department The Mundelein Police Department has announced the recent graduation of Sgt. Jason Seeley from the School of Police Staff and...
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Actress Sandra Hüller triumphs in Oscar-nominated 'Toni Erdmann'Jan 26, 2017 5:00 am - YouTube A big, hirsute bear of a man, Toni, as we first encounter him, is a passive-aggressive mind game in human form, using sarcasm and disguises to keep everyone arou...
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Morton Arboretum event shows huskies' strengthsJan 26, 2017 5:00 am - Snow or no snow, Siberian huskies will show off their dog-sledding prowess this weekend at Morton Arboretum's Husky Heroes event. “If there's no snow, the demonstrations...
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Gire: Why critics shouldn't let behind-the-scenes controversies impact reviewsJan 26, 2017 5:00 am - Universal Pictures canceled last weekend's press junket and premiere of "A Dog's Purpose" after someone released a disturbing video showing a frightened dog being forced...
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McConaughey's prospector drama nothing but fool's 'Gold'Jan 26, 2017 5:00 am - The opening titles tell us that Stephen Gaghan's modern prospector's tale "Gold" has not been based on a true story, but "inspired" by a true story. Yet, the movie never...
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Elgin, Waste Management reduce recycling contaminationJan 26, 2017 4:30 am - A pilot program designed to decrease recycling contamination - primarily from plastic bags - in Elgin did much better than in other communities served by Waste Managemen...
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Constable: Unlike namesakes, presidential cookies always 'nut-free'Jan 26, 2017 4:15 am - By Burt Constable bconstable@dailyherald.com When it comes to memorizing the names of our nation's presidents, today's first-graders have it 36.5 percent tougher than a ...
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Lester: Former aides to suburban Republicans now working for TrumpJan 26, 2017 4:00 am - Two people who cut their teeth working for suburban Republicans have landed key spots in Donald Trump's administration. Gerrit Lansing, 33, of Lake Forest is the new Whi...