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Energy drinks still putting a monster jolt in marketJun 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Zack Peterson of East Peoria is a big fan of Mountain Dew. The 17-year-old goes through about a case a week in the summer months. But when the computer gaming enthusiast...
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Garden Q&A: Don't let shade limit your plant choicesJun 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Question: My garden has a lot of shade. Are hostas my only choice? - H.M., Rockford Answer: Shade has always posed a challenge for gardeners. Fear the shade no longer. H...
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Mechanics gear up for hot-selling hybridsJun 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Chuck Kurt loved his hybrid car so much, he got one for his wife. But you might be lucky just to find one. With gas prices north of $3 a gallon and more consumers goin...
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Chertoff to speak at Thursday dinnerJun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will be the guest speaker at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce's 2007 signature event Thursday evening. The chamber's "An ...
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BRITT: Toon on budget negotiations at the Illinois StatehouseJun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - BRITT: Toon on budget negotiations at the Illinois Statehouse ...
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Chicago Spire work to beginJun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The Chicago Spire may soon begin its 2,000-foot climb upward. The Irish development firm planning the residential tower near Navy Pier announced Tuesday that constructio...
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Kansas county OKs gamingJun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Wyandotte County voters Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved two measures that will allow a destination casino in the county and slot machines at The Woodlands race tra...
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Granite Falls Fire Department investigated for illegal gamblingJun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Criminal charges have been filed against three members of the Granite Falls Fire Department, including the chief, Daniel Lynn Enninga, for allegedly running an illegal g...
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No change on electric-rate frontJun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The Illinois Senate convened briefly on Wednesday but did not vote on legislation that would roll back electric rates to their 2006 levels. Senate President Emil Jones...
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Chianca: So what's the deal with July Fourth?Jun 26, 2007 11:00 pm - As Peter Chianca recovers from his vacation, he offers up this Fourth of July classic from Mr. Holiday. *** Dear Mr. Holiday: Is it true that fireworks can b...