All Stories from March 29, 2021 (Change date)
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With blockbuster trade, 49ers go all-in on rookie QBMar 29, 2021 7:00 am - SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - For San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, the biggest risk wasn't trading three first-round picks for the No. 3 selection where he could ta...
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COVID vaccine found highly effective in real-world US studyMar 29, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government's first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studie...
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Illinois-made 'Coolest Thing' keeps ice off traffic lightsMar 29, 2021 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The next time you're in a blinding snowstorm but can clearly see the traffic signal ahead, thank the producers of 'œThe Coolest Thing Made in Il...
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Be prepared: Why you need a first aid kit for your dogMar 29, 2021 6:00 am - April has been deemed National Pet First Aid Awareness Month by the American Red Cross. As the weather warms and outdoor adventures with your dog become commonplace, it...
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Album review: Children's music for everyone from Sara WatkinsMar 29, 2021 6:00 am - "Under the Pepper Tree," Sara Watkins (New West) Seeking material to create a world of imagination, Sara Watkins clearly used hers, turning to sources ranging from ...
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'Godzilla vs. Kong': A heavyweight bout with a light touchMar 29, 2021 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES - The original 1950s Godzilla movies stomped into theaters carrying a metaphor about nuclear destruction. Two years ago, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” sou...
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Wheeling presidential challenger Smith getting support from donors at odds with Mayor HorcherMar 29, 2021 5:30 am - The man challenging Wheeling Village President Pat Horcher in the April 6 election has received substantial campaign donations from people at odds with the current admin...
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COVID-19 relief will give $1.5B to transit. How much will go to Metra, Pace, CTA?Mar 29, 2021 5:30 am - After months of fiscal anxiety, Metra, Pace and the CTA have stepped away from the financial cliff with an estimated $1.5 billion COVID-19 relief federal bailout coming ...
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Suburban lawmaker promotes 'Faith's Law' to combat sexual abuse in schoolsMar 29, 2021 5:30 am - In 2001, Faith Colson was a 17-year-old student at Schaumburg High School, where she was a varsity athlete and a good student with lots of friends. But something else wa...
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How suburban schools are addressing the pandemic's impact on learningMar 29, 2021 5:30 am - It's been a stressful year for students switching between remote and in-person learning while dealing with pandemic restrictions and social isolation from peers. And it'...