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Longtime Special Olympian named Duck Ambassador for Windy City Rubber Ducky DerbyJul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Special Olympics Illinois is gearing up for the 10th annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby on Aug. 6, when thousands of spectators watch 60,000 rubber ducks splash into t...
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Former Geneva doctor seeks different counselJul 05, 2015 1:00 am - A former Geneva doctor accused of a 2012 sex assault and a sophisticated marijuana growing operation at his home is in search of a new attorney. The attorneys for Mark G...
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How the Pledge of Allegiance has changed since 1892Jul 04, 2015 1:00 am - The Pledge of Allegiance is as much a part of American tradition as July Fourth fireworks, parades and barbecues. Congress opens sessions by reciting the pledge and sev...
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8 ways to be safe during July, the deadliest monthJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - July is the deadliest month of the year when it comes to preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Why? There are more fatal car crashes, drownings a...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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Dawn Patrol: Who's getting paid in state shutdown? July 4 festivities beginJul 02, 2015 5:00 am - State government shutdown: Who's getting paid? The midmonth payroll for many state workers looms as a standoff continues in Springfield. Illinois now doesn't have t...
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Green Awards recognize local effortsJul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - Three finalists were selected by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee as winners of the 2014 McHenry County Green Awards. Entries were considered based on environmentally...
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Get subscription tickets for new James Lumber Center seasonJul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - On Monday, July 13, tickets will go on sale for 13 entertainment events featured in the 19th Professional Touring Season at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Ar...
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Dawn Patrol: State government shut down, or is it? Saad leaving HawksJul 01, 2015 5:00 am - 1-month budget fix debated as state government shutdown begins Illinois technically has no means to pay its bills beginning this morning, but legislative Democrats ...
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employeeJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - As Peter Murphy's taxpayer-funded salary nears $400,000, the cost of his eventual public pension grows with it. Last year, in addition to his $360,000 salary — more than...