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Geneva man's music shows you can go homeOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Pat Schiller provided the singing voice you may have heard on some radio or television commercials in the 1970s, but the Geneva resident eventually set aside his musical...
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U.S. appealing for restraint in Turkey
Oct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Two senior U.S. officials promised Saturday they would convey to Iraq Turkey's unease over Kurdish rebels in the north, but they also expressed conce...
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Flu, pneumonia shots available at area KmartsOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Local Kmart stores will be providing influenza and pneumonia vaccinations during the next few weeks. Costs will be $28 for the flu shot and $50 for the pneumonia shot. I...
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Split-up touted by Iraqi leader
Oct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- The son and heir apparent of Iraq's top Shiite politician came out strongly Saturday in favor of autonomy for Iraq's religiously and ethnically divided region...
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IEPA, Madigan clash over money
Oct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois' environmental protection agency and the state's attorney general have worked together on hundreds of cases to crack down on polluters. But that ...
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65-percent solution gains tractionOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Educators love trends. Teachers debate the hot new method while superintendents strive to develop the next national model. The education movement now gripping legislator...
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St. Charles looking for elves to volunteer for holidaysOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Tri-Cities families who need help celebrating the holidays can register for assistance this week in St. Charles. Tri-City Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., will have...
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Benefit to aid Brainerd overhaulOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Supporters of a plan to turn a long-closed Libertyville school building into a community center hope to raise money for the multimillion-dollar project in November. A di...
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Turnout is small without villageOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Fall Festival never was a huge draw, but the lack of participation from the village made this year's attendance drop to a new low. Instead of the few dozen...
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Sixth straight win still sweetOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Elgin High School fans were hoping for a close game against their crosstown rivals this year. The annual Elgin-Larkin varsity football game started out that way, but in ...