DuPage County
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St. Francis outlasts Burlington Central in 9May 29, 2013 2:35 pm - St. Francis designated hitter Jack Petrando knows to give credit where credit’s due. Although the senior came away with the victory Wednesday in the Spartans’ 2-1 Class ...
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Cops on rooftops Friday for Special Olympics fundraiserMay 29, 2013 2:22 pm - For the 11th year, hundreds of Illinois law enforcement officers will stake out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, starting at 5 a.m. Friday, ...
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Storms could interrupt rush hour in the suburbsMay 29, 2013 12:00 pm - The suburbs could be in for another round of storms late this afternoon and into the evening. According to accuweather.com, there's a 60-percent chance of precipitat...
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Bond increased for Roselle man accused of sexually abusing peacockMay 29, 2013 12:00 pm - David Beckmann put his hands over his ears Wednesday as a prosecutor described how he allegedly confessed to fatally molesting his pet peacock, Phyl. “I don't want to h...
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Dawn Patrol: Ban on cellphones while driving closer; Blackhawks Game 7 tonightMay 29, 2013 5:00 am - Handheld cellphones one step closer to ban Illinois lawmakers signed and sent along legislation yesterday to ban drivers in this state from talking on handheld cell...
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Police, prosecutors at odds over what video shows in assault caseMay 29, 2013 5:00 am - They say the video doesn't lie — but can it tell two different stories? That appears to be the case for a Naperville man accused of swerving his vehicle at a teenage de...
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How a retired teacher's pension adds up to $400,000May 29, 2013 5:00 am - Little-known pension program sparks debate
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St. Francis falls in sectional semifinalMay 29, 2013 12:11 am - It was known early in Wednesday’s 9-7 Elmwood Park victory over St. Francis in a Class 3A Elmwood Park sectional semifinal that this wasn’t going to be a game decided by...
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Benet errors help Downers Grove North winMay 28, 2013 11:00 pm - Apparently Downers Grove North does have more than Elaine Heflin after all. On a day when the area's most dominant pitcher was hit harder than she had been all season, h...
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Rough start dooms MontiniMay 28, 2013 8:11 pm - Montini could’ve used a Mulligan Tuesday. Three first-inning errors led to 3 unearned runs, and the Broncos never could get even with Fenwick in a 6-4 loss at the Class ...