All Stories from June 29, 2013
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Suburbs seeing an upswing in ticks
Jul 1, 2013 7:10 PM - Now more than ever, those seemingly harmless trips to a forest preserve or even a particularly lush backyard could result in an uninvited -- and potentially dangerous -- guest. Experts are reporting an upswing in ticks, those bloodsucking, disease-transmitting arachnids that don't usually leave their hosts willingly. -
Who's Fighting for Actual People in Washington...Anyone?
Jul 1, 2013 11:42 AM - Is there anything more basic than having equality and the right to vote in the United States of America? -
KINGDOM ROCKS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, SchaumburgJul 1, 2013 11:41 AM - Our Saviour's United Methodist Church hosts Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School July 22-26.
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Hoffman Estates lauds Cook County's oldest farmer
Jun 30, 2013 11:12 PM - Harold Bergman of Hoffman Estates will take a rare day off from his chores today, but for good reason. Village leaders have declared the day to be Harold Bergman Day. "It's pretty neat," Bergman concedes. Bergman turned 97 years old on June 1 and at their last board meeting, village leaders issued a proclamation, dedicating today in his honor. "His family has played an important part in the development of Palatine Township and in Hoffman Estates," says Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod. "We felt it was appropriate." -
Ricketts, Emanuel should plow past silly opposition
Jun 30, 2013 1:33 AM - Weekly baseball column by Matt Spiegel, who co-hosts "The McNeil & Spiegel Show" 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday on WSCR 670-AM, The Score.
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Soriano's homer helps Cubs beat Mariners in 11th
Jun 29, 2013 11:53 PM - Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Nate Schierholtz opened the 11th with a drag bunt off Oliver Perez (2-2). Soriano then connected on a 1-2 pitch over the center-field wall, his ninth. -
Longest day not memorable one for White SoxJun 29, 2013 11:47 PM - The White Sox and Indians played the longest regulation doubleheader in major-league history Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Unfortunately for the Sox, it was a waste of time.
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Cougars come back but can't hold late leadsJun 29, 2013 11:45 PM - A 3-run deficit in the top of the ninth inning was erased by the Kane County Cougars, and they held two separate leads in extra innings before finally succumbing to the host Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 10-9 in 11 innings.
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It might be time for Hahn, White Sox to look ahead
Jun 29, 2013 11:42 PM - The White Sox lost to the Indians again on Saturday as trade rumors continued to swirl. Paul Konerko was more interested in discussing his improving sore back than speculating on whether or not he'll be moved. -
Ventura happy to see Viciedo's positive responseJun 29, 2013 11:41 PM - After being pulled out of Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader following a bad baserunning decision, left fielder Dayan Viciedo came back and played one of his best all-around games of the season on Saturday.
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