SPRINGFIELD (AP) — An Illinois state representative from Chicago has introduced legislation in Springfield that would ban businesses from requiring job applicants to divulge t
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SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Buildings in Springfield — including the Old Capitol Plaza — have become home to hundreds of starlings this winter, and some people aren't happy that downto
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LONDON (AP) — They trade jokes, chuckle and talk shop about a hacker plot called "Project Mayhem."But at the heart of the conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was
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The Dixon Dukes wrestling team will be without returning state qualifier Zach Lehman, senior Jon Shippert and probably senior Mike Rick when it competes at the Class 2A Geneseo Regional on Saturday.
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CHICAGO – The Field Museum’s exhibits encompass areas from far afield, both in distance and in history.
Many of these make visitors feel as if they are being transported in ti
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FULTON – They came, they watched, they took notes, and they tasted. Then, hopefully, they went home and tried to make it.
Nearly 50 people recently filled the Windmill Cultura
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February is American Heart Month. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Keep your heart strong and healthy by adopting the following h
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WASHINGTON (AP) – When a stroke hits at 52, like what happened to Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois, the reaction is an astonished, “But he’s so young.”The reality is that strokes do
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I just read your Jan. 5 article titled “Durbin backs Bustos for Congress” on the U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin debacle concerning George Gaulrapp’s run at the 17th District House seat
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In 2010, Ogle County Farm Bureau was asked to serve on a subcommittee of the Assessment Planning and Zoning committee of the Ogle County Board to review the standards used to
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Virginia K. StewardMONTPELIER, Vt. – Virginia K. Steward, 102, of Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vt., formerly of Heaton Woods in Montpelier and formerly of Dixon, died Sun
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MONTPELIER, Vt. – Virginia K. Steward, 102, of Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vt., formerly of Heaton Woods in Montpelier, and formerly of Dixon, died Sunday, Jan, 29, 2012
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STERLING – I recently sat down with Ed Cox, president of the Sterling Main Street board of directors, who wanted to update me on the recent Main Street board retreat. One of the topics discussed at the Jan. 19 retreat was creating a theme for the city of Sterling.