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Drunken astronauts allegedJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A panel studying NASA astronauts found "heavy use of alcohol" before launch, a published report said Thursday. The report said the committee foun...
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Sharpton criticizes Republican presidential contenders who skip} forums with black votersJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- Civil rights leader Al Sharpton said Thursday black voters should punish Republicans who fail to show for presidential candidates' forums hosted by the N...
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Dist. 89 ponders tax increase in early 2008Jul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - A majority of the residents who responded to a survey by Glen Ellyn Elementary School District 89 said they would vote for a tax increase in early 2008. But less than ha...
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Sugar Grove library board votes for Prairie Glen siteJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - After meeting for one hour in closed session Thursday, the Sugar Grove Public Library board chose the Prairie Glen property over the Main Street location as the site for...
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Weather delays closings on Route 59 in NapervilleJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Driving north on Naperville's Route 59 this week has been much smoother than it was supposed to be. Thanks to some inclement weather, some miscommunication and some tigh...
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16th-annual Windmill City Chili Cook Off heats up in BataviaJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Batavia is set to become the chili capital of Illinois when two cook-offs hit town this weekend. The 15th annual Illinois State Championship Chili Cook Off is Saturday ...
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Rotolo Middle School Principal resigns to move closer to homeJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - A month after he got a new administrative position in the Batavia School District, former Rotolo Middle School Principal Don McKinney has left the district. He accepted ...
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Lake County birthsJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Births Condell Medical Center •Clara Grace Strain, June 24 to James and Elizabeth Strain, Wauconda. Sister of Peter. Grandparents: Thomas and Mary Kane, St. Charles, M...
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Raul Castro says Cuba avoided the collapse the U.S. predicted when Fidel fell illJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - CAMAGUEY, Cuba (AP) -- Raul Castro said Thursday that Cuba has avoided the collapse the U.S. predicted when his brother Fidel fell ill a year ago, and signaled he was...
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Plans for Lake County fairgrounds leap aheadJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Plans for a new Lake County fairgrounds have cleared one hurdle by gaining a thumbs-up from the Grayslake zoning board of appeals. Members of the advisory board gave the...