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‘A very funky building' - A look at some odd structures in SpringfieldSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - In any city, it makes sense for businesses to line up neatly and adhere to a standard look. One, two, three. A, B, C. Brick, mortar, brick. But what grabs interest...
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Dry weather means lower crop yields in N.Y.Sep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - The lack of rainfall this summer has put a damper on local farmers' yields of corn, hay, cabbage, snap beans and soybeans. At the same time, dry conditions have brou...
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Newton resident awarded "genius grant"Sep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Editor's note: A complete list can be found here. Newton resident Jonathan Shay is one of 24 people in the country to receive the highly-prestigious 2007 MacArthur...
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A serial killer victim? Sister says no, it was 'someone she knew'Sep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Marilyn Olivera doesn't believe her sister was murdered by the serial killer authorities say may be responsible for three unsolved murders in the Marlborough-Hudson area...
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In bank robberies, safety is a top prioritySep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - It often starts with the robber quietly passing a note to the bank teller demanding money and indicating he has a weapon. After that comes the stress and anxiety f...
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Daley whittling casino sites in ChicagoSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Mayor Richard Daley knows where a potential Chicago casino would NOT be built. On Monday, he publicly nixed Navy Pier, McCormick Place and Northerly Island as possible s...
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Minor-league baseball team headed to Champaign?Sep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Negotiations between the University of Illinois athletic department, the Frontier League and potential minor-league baseball owners could bring an independent team to th...
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Serious fun: Ministry works hard to help children playSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Kids Around the World may be nicknamed "The Playground People" because of all the brightly colored playgrounds its volunteers have erected. They also might be call...
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Illini have come a long way since hitting ‘rock bottom' 2 years agoSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Illinois football coach Ron Zook's career and his team hit bottom two seasons ago on a Saturday night game on national TV. The Illini trailed by 53 points at halft...
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GHNS ILLINOIS Budget for 9/26 editionsSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - GHNS ILLINOIS Budget for 9/26 editions Here are the top Illinois stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at www.gatehousenewsservic...