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Higher gas prices having impact on outdoor activitiesAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - It all depends as to how badly outdoorsmen want to enjoy the outdoors, be it time on the water or in the field. Gas prices will most definitely impact fishing and huntin...
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Lightning, Alleycats set records, earn World Series hardwareAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The Elgin-based Northern Illinois Lightning and the Illinois Alleycats concluded the women's fastpitch softball season over the weekend -- each bringing home hardware fr...
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State must invest in transportationAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Like cash-strapped parents faced with finding new income sources or trimming household spending to pay college tuition for their children, our state lawmakers face tough...
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DNR needs to promote state fishing, hunting to localsAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Did you know that a big striped bass took up residence in the shallows on the far south end of Lake Michigan? Have you experienced the thrill of battling a Lake Michigan...
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U of I investigates cop institute director's ties to contractorJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- The University of Illinois is investigating the ties between the director of its police institute and a military contractor best known for providing securit...
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Cost of state flights rises after audit shows money lossJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Transportation has begun charging state agencies more for the use of state aircraft after an audit found the department wasn't...
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When home sweet home turns sourJul 30, 2007 11:00 pm - One of the more unnerving events in people's lives is when they sign document after document in taking out a home loan. For the most part though, it works out fine. But ...
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Asset sales bring increase to ADMJul 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Asset sales bring increase to ADM CHICAGO -- Archer Daniels Midland Co. said Monday its quarterly profit more than doubled, largely due to one-time gains from asset sale...
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State to fix scary Kennedy on-ramps -- eventuallyJul 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Give us your feedback ̢ۢShare your stories about dangerous road configurations in your area. E-mail jryan@dailyherald.com. Suburbanites heading home from a jaunt in do...
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Wrigley's profit up 21 percentJul 30, 2007 11:00 pm - CHICAGO -- Growing international sales and a weak U.S. dollar helped propel Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.'s profit up 21 percent during the second quarter, the gum and candy maker...