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Mattel defends its toy safety measures
Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- With its reputation bruised by the second major recall of Chinese-made toys tainted with lead paint in a matter of two weeks, Mattel Inc. on Tuesday defended...
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ECC student services available SaturdaysAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Most student services at Elgin Community College will be open Saturday for the convenience of students unable to come to the main campus at other times. Registration, a...
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Gail Borden Library work will go onAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library officials say they now are eyeing the end of the year to begin construction of a new branch on Elgin's west side. Officials say they had hoped...
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ACT scores climb, but not college readinessAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Six years after Illinois required that all high school juniors take a college entrance exam, state ACT scores plateaued at last year's record high and more students grad...
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No longer scary, Marilyn Manson falls on hard timesAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Reality check time: Marilyn Manson is as threatening to America's children as the Son of Svengoolie. Feel better? With entertainment of the "Hostel" and "Saw" variety be...
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Frustration grows at Utah mine site
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Council supports pet ban at festivalAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Next week, Palatine's elected officials will consider banning pets at the annual Street Fest later this month. The dog issue was brought up at a meeting Monday night, af...
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6 Palestinians die in Gaza
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84 Lumber buildings on the way out of thereAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Demolition began Tuesday on a Round Lake Beach lumber yard that's been a blight on the village landscape for more than a decade. Village Administrator Dave Kilbane said ...
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Parents may lose home in kids' drug arrestAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - A Cary couple could lose their home to McHenry County authorities because of accusations their son and two friends used it to run a sophisticated drug ring. In court doc...