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Judge focuses on carp DNA in lawsuit over locksOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The reliability of DNA testing suggesting Asian carp may already be in waterways near Lake Michigan was the focus of final arguments Monday in a lawsuit seeking the clos...
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Dog bites candidate during Muncie campaigningOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Dog bites candidate during Muncie campaigning
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Chicago podiatrist indicted on tax fraud chargesOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Federal prosecutors say a Chicago podiatrist with offices in Northbrook and Orland Park is facing tax fraud charges. A nine-count indictment unsealed last week alleges t...
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5 states make final pitch in Asian carp caseOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - CHICAGO — Lawyers for five states seeking the immediate closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp have made final arguments in federal cour...
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Iowa man killed in accident at chemical plantOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - CHANNAHON -- Authorities are investigating an accident at an Illinois chemical plant that's left an Iowa man dead. Forty-six-year-old Timothy Shields of Cedar Falls, Iow...
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Illinois Marine dies in combat in AfghanistanOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - BYRON -- A Marine from northern Illinois has been killed in combat in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense says 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Alec E. Catherwood of Byron died...
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Alleged police beating being investigatedOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis says he has placed an officer on desk duty while authorities investigate allegations about the possible beating of a suspect whi...
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Ind. DNR: Genetic tests find no Asian carpOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says genetic testing at Indiana ports and harbors on Lake Michigan have found no signs of voracious Asian car...
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Teen enters guilty plea in ex-TV host's parentsOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - CROWN POINT, Ind. — An Indiana teenager accused of murder in the death of the parents of a Chicago television talk show host has pleaded guilty to the charge. In addit...
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Man who shot neighbor in lawn quarrel convictedOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - A Will County jury has rejected a 69-year-old University Park man's contention that he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot a 23-year-old neighbor whose pupp...