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Bean opponent faces a petition challenge from fellow DemocratNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - One of the Democrats hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is trying to knock another challenger off the Feb. 5 primary ballot. Writer and activist Randi Scheurer has ...
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Farmer among last to work land the old-fashioned wayNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Over the last few months, illness kept Leslie E. "Les" Spohr from pursuing the annual fall ritual of harvesting the family farm. Instead, he sat in the enclosed front po...
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Collectibles show leads off weekendNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Stars from the football field and the baseball diamond will align in Rosemont starting Friday. Fans can peruse sports collectibles and get new autographs to add to their...
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CTA union boss: Maybe we have to show you what doomsday looks likeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers today with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't raised....
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Simpson ordered to stand trial
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson must face trial on kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges stemming from a suspected sports memorabilia heist, a justice of the peace ruled...
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Diamond sells for $16.2 million
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - GENEVA -- An 84.37-carat white diamond touted by Sotheby's for its size and beauty sold at auction Wednesday to Guess clothing company founder Georges Marciano for just ...
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A tradition of children helping moms in PalatineNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A quiet tradition played out Wednesday on the streets of Palatine as a procession of children walked from St. Theresa Catholic School to the nearby PHD women's counselin...
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Bush orders relief for holiday air travelers
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Ahead of the holiday travel crunch, President Bush ordered steps today to reduce air traffic congestion and long delays that have left passengers stranded....
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Musharraf: I will quit army this month
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - RAWALPINDI, Pakistan -- President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said for the first time Wednesday he expects to quit as chief of Pakistan's army by the end of November, heraldin...
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Reporter finds I-355 commute easyNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - To steal a line from George Carlin, I've added highway gapers to my personal list of people I can do without. I'm positive the people who basically parked their cars in ...