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Elgin, ESO, fans bid farewell to symphony's directorOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Michael Pastreich, the executive director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra who resigned this past week, says that right from the beginning in Elgin he felt at home. As a ...
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11-digit dialing appears here to stayOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - It seems like only yesterday a Wheaton resident could call a friend in Addison using just seven digits. Actually, that was yesterday. Today marks the dawn of a new "over...
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Clinton increases national lead, but Iowa likes Obama
Oct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Hillary Rodham Clinton has strengthened her position as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. But her strong showing nationally belies...
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Police looking for suspect in Crystal Lake robberiesOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Police are looking for a suspect in two separate robberies at Crystal Lake banks -- one on Sept. 29 and another on Friday. Crystal Lake police received a call at a...
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Shiite factions agree to end bloody feud
Oct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- Two of Iraq's most powerful Shiite leaders agreed on Saturday to end a bitter rivalry in a bid to end months of armed clashes and assassinations in the oil-ri...
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Six student athletes hospitalizedOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Six high school athletes were hospitalized with heat-related illnesses and several others were treated at the scene of a cross country race Saturday in Sugar Grove. Runn...
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Carpentersville author tells tail of Minutka, her bilingual dogOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - There are some dog owners who find it a challenge to communicate with their furry best friend. An authoritative command such as "sit" might be met with a blank stare, as...
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Libertyville resale shop to get recycledOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Marking the end of an era, the Blue Smock Shop resale shop in downtown Libertyville closed its doors for good Saturday after 35 years. To its customers, employees and vo...
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Single winner takes $26 million jackpot
Oct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- A single winner has taken the $26 million grand prize from the latest drawing of the multistate Mega Millions lottery game. The only ticket to match all five ...
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Say goodbye to 7-digit dialing in DuPage Co.Oct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Today, you'll have to say goodbye to dialing your 630 friend from your 630 number using only seven digits. It's the day that a new "overlay" area code -- 331 -- begins b...