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Small fire causes little problem at Chicago Board of TradeJan 23, 2008 10:00 pm - A small fire in a closet at the Chicago Board of Trade caused few problems and trading began as scheduled. CME Group spokeswoman Mary Haffenberg says the fire was discov...
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Giannoulias: Some banks agree to waive fees for Holocaust reparationsJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Several banks have agreed to waive international transfer fees on reparation payments to Holocaust survivors, according to Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias. Giannoul...
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Clinton plays up Obama's ties to RezkoJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In an aggressive attempt to derail Barack Obama's presidential bid, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton has reached into the Illinois senator's past and pulled out both fresh ...
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Subpoena seeks information about Northwestern's study abroad programJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A spokesman says Northwestern University received a subpoena last week from New York investigators asking for information about contracts Northwestern has with outside, ...
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UAL says it's ready if merger is bestJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - United Airlines parent UAL Corp. is in "very good position" to pair up with another carrier despite a money-losing fourth quarter, CEO Glenn Tilton said Tuesday. Tilton ...
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Toy maker Ty Inc. fights recall of lead-tainted dollsJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A popular toy maker is refusing to pull a lead-tainted doll from store shelves across Illinois, challenging a state law governing lead content in toys, the state says. T...
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Judge dismisses challenge to Chicago's red-light camerasJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A challenge to the city of Chicago's policy of using mounted cameras to photograph cars that run red lights has been dismissed by a federal judge. Lawyers for one indivi...
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Home-grown 'terrorist' let off lightlyJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - MIAMI -- Federal officials never backed off their claim that Jose Padilla planned a radioactive "dirty bomb" attack, but they didn't present that evidence in court. Choo...
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Governor discloses more legal feesJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich belatedly disclosed Tuesday a half-million dollars in campaign legal work as federal investigators continue to probe his fundraising and allegations...
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Man accused in 1969 shooting of police officer to surrenderJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A former Black Panther Party member accused of shooting a police officer in 1969 and then fleeing to Canada wants to return to the United States to stand trial on the ch...