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U. of I. plans $72.5 million supercomputer home
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- University of Illinois trustees voted Wednesday to spend $72.5 million for a building to house a new supercomputer, but most of the money is tied up in a st...
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Elgin Hispanic Network awards three scholarshipsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Scholarships to help three students pursue their dreams highlighted the Elgin Hispanic Network's annual celebration of service and growth. The $1,000 scholarships, award...
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Cockpit safety device alerted pilots in near mid-air collision
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A cockpit safety device is credited with helping pilots avoid a mid-air collision at 25,000 feet over Indiana. According to a preliminary investigation by the Federal Av...
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Study: Brutal, corrupt cops patrol black, Latino neighborhoods
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A statistical study by a University of Chicago law professor indicates Chicago police officers most often accused of brutality and corruption work in groups that patrol ...
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Looking to match success on airwavesNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The "Tribute to the Troops" radio show has been the talk of the town ever since it aired on Veterans Day. WRMN-1410 AM radio officials said they've heard nothing but po...
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Military jury convicts drill instructor of abusing recruits
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - SAN DIEGO -- A Marine boot camp drill instructor was convicted Wednesday of abusing recruits under his command. A military jury found Sgt. Jerrod M. Glass guilty of crue...
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Aurora memorial building wins grantNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A historic building in Aurora didn't secure the top prize in an area preservation contest, but it still will receive money to help in its restoration. The Grand Army of ...
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U-46 to get more help from stateNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - With state lawmakers finally approving a funding bill for the 2007-2008 school year, Elgin Area School District U-46 officials estimate the district could receive an add...
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Council pushes for federal funds for more inspectorsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Booming towns so often have a hard time keeping an eye on builders that the International Code Council is hoping to get the federal government to step in with extra cash...
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Attorney general has 14 months to restore trust in Justice Dept.
Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- President Bush welcomed Michael Mukasey back into government Wednesday and promised to help the new attorney general rebuild the top leadership of the bele...