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Iraqi leader hits U.S. critics
Aug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- Iraq's embattled prime minister lashed out at American critics Sunday, saying Sen. Hillary Clinton and other Democrats who have called for his ouster should "...
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Relief as river begins to recedeAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - With the shores of the Des Plaines River halfway down his driveway, all Tom Hooper can do is wait. The back half of his property in the flood-prone Big Bend Drive neighb...
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Bartlett boy reaching for the starsAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Jonathan Fornoff's parents simply hope their son remembers his childhood fondly. Basic dreams for the parents of a nationally ranked gymnast who may compete on the world...
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Affordable housing plan on tableAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - More affordable housing units could be coming to the north side of Arlington Heights. A plan -- called Old Arlington Heights Road Row Homes -- would feature 47 two- and ...
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Flute choir seeks flutists to auditionAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley Flutes, a flute choir for talented middle school and high school students, is holding auditions the rest of this month. Auditions will be held by appointm...
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Trip to Rockford museum, gardens being planned by Art Institute clubAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The Barrington/Northwest Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago has planned a day trip for members on Sept. 19. Rockford is the location of the first excur...
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Gas prices drop 3 cents
Aug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The national average price for gasoline dropped about 2.9 cents over the last two weeks, according to a survey released Sunday. The average price of...
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College doesn't hold back figure skater from competing at top levelAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Through high school, Lauren Roman of Arlington Heights worked her way up to the senior ladies division of the U.S. Figure Skating Association, competing in regional and ...
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Odds Ryan will do time?Aug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The unusual order granting former Gov. George Ryan freedom while he seeks another appeal of his corruption conviction unleashed speculation that he may never be put behi...
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Gurnee officials: Sandbags stay for nowAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Gurnee officials are asking homeowners and businesses to not to remove those sandbags just yet. Mayor Kristina Kovarik said the Des Plaines River is not dropping fast en...