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Man dies after hit-and-run in IndianapolisOct 21, 2013 6:49 am - INDIANAPOLIS — Police say a man has died after being apparently struck by a hit-and-run vehicle on a city street just north of downtown Indianapolis. City police say the...
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Dog that crashed race dies a week laterOct 19, 2013 2:15 am - EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A dog that became an Internet sensation after crashing an Indiana half marathon has died just a week after receiving a medal for completing the race. ...
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Lawn mower falls on, kills mechanicOct 18, 2013 3:27 pm - SANDWICH, Ill. — A northern Illinois landscaping company mechanic has died after a large commercial lawn mower fell on him. The DeKalb County sheriff’s separtment says t...
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Planning board approves Illiana Expressway constructionOct 17, 2013 11:00 pm - Amid a split among suburban leaders, the controversial Illiana Expressway received a shot in the arm Thursday when a planning board endorsed the road, marking a signific...
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Senate confirms new U.S. attorney for northern IllinoisOct 16, 2013 11:17 am - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed Zachary Fardon to be the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Fardon’s nomination was unanimously confirmed W...
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Chicago man allegedly sold deer, raccoons to Chinatown eateriesOct 16, 2013 7:00 am - KNOX, Ind. — A Chicago man sold deer, raccoons and other wildlife to markets and restaurants in that city's Chinatown district for use in meals, Indiana conservation off...
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Fiery crash claims at least 1 in GlenviewOct 15, 2013 7:00 pm - At least one person was killed Tuesday in a crash involving a garbage truck in Glenview at Harlem Avenue and Harrison Street, ABC 7 reported on its website. The garbage ...
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IDOT leader defends Illiana Expressway project before voteOct 15, 2013 5:47 pm - Illinois’ transportation secretary is defending the proposed $1.3 billion Illiana Expressway against criticism that it’s a risky investment. Ann Schneider tells The Asso...
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Reality falls short of vision for bike sculptureOct 11, 2013 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis sculpture that was supposed to resemble author Kurt Vonnegut is drawing plenty of attention, but not the kind the artist envisioned. Resid...
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Chicago couple give $15M to DePauw music schoolOct 11, 2013 5:21 pm - GREENCASTLE, Ind. — A Chicago couple are giving $15 million to DePauw University toward a plan for better preparing musicians to market themselves and reach broader audi...