Teresa Schmedding
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Chicago Air and Water Show draws millions to lakefrontAug 15, 2015 11:00 pm - The Chicago Air & Water Show is drawing thousands to the lakefront again today despite unusually hot and humid conditions. The show, in its 57th year, didn't disappoint...
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How the Pledge of Allegiance has changed since 1892Jul 04, 2015 1:00 am - The Pledge of Allegiance is as much a part of American tradition as July Fourth fireworks, parades and barbecues. Congress opens sessions by reciting the pledge and sev...
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8 ways to be safe during July, the deadliest monthJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - July is the deadliest month of the year when it comes to preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Why? There are more fatal car crashes, drownings a...
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Heavy-rain warnings, flood watches canceledJun 23, 2015 1:00 am - Heavy storms feared for Wednesday night into Thursday morning appear to be steering south, so The National Weather Service has canceled its warnings. A flash flood watch...
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Patrick Kane a QVC doll? Jimmy Fallon razzes BlackhawksJun 03, 2015 11:00 pm - Is Patrick Kane most likely to be a doll on QVC? And Duncan Keith most likely to have a pet can of beer? Jimmy Fallon thinks so ... or so he joked in Wednesday night's T...
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Ex-Gov. Walker, imprisoned for illegal loans from Oak Brook S&L, diesApr 29, 2015 1:00 am - Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker, who served 18 months in federal prison for receiving illegal loans from an Oak Brook savings and loan, died Wednesday of heart failure. ...
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Levitating dude at Bulls game cool or odd?Apr 21, 2015 1:00 am - Did anyone catch the odd halftime show at Monday's Chicago Bulls game? Michael Grandinetti, of the TV show "Masters of Illusion," levitated during halftime of the Bulls-...
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Could we set a record today with 70-degree temps?Mar 16, 2015 1:00 am - Could we set a record today if we hit 75 degrees? Do you really care? I mean, it's 70 degrees in March in Chicago. That should be enough to smile about. But we do love o...
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What suburban schools will be closed WednesdayJan 06, 2015 12:00 am - Schools across the suburbs are closing Wednesday as a blast of frigid air settles in. School districts such as Elgin Area Unit District 46, Wheaton Warrenville Unit Dist...
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Latest weather: No big storm, White Christmas unlikelyDec 24, 2014 12:01 am - If you're still dreaming of a white Christmas, you may need to keep dreaming. The winter storm watch for the Chicago area was canceled. Today we're looking at dense fog ...