Sunday, August 17, 2008

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Beyond seed and soil: Farmers' high-tech tools increase productivity
Bert Hueber may use an ultrasound machine for his job, but he doesn't work for a hospital or a medical clinic.
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Population could affect ward count
Sycamore's population is approaching - if it hasn't already exceeded - 15,000 residents.

Web site mocks NIU proton plan
The tussle over who will build the region's first proton therapy cancer treatment centers has spread to cyberspace.

Guard unit on mission to train Afghan police
AURORA - Their motives for joining the Army National Guard may have varied, but on Saturday, 70 soldiers from the Aurora-based unit stood together for the same reason.

Keeping it local
During sound check, drummer and vocalist Tim Roloff used his free hand to wave to and greet audience members, neighbors and friends he recognized.

Do homicide charges deter drug dealers?




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Jeskey overcoming NIU shooting incident
DeKALB - Drew Jeskey wants to one day play professional soccer. It's been that way for a long time.
NIU's defense shines, offense struggles in scrimmage
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IN OUR VIEW: Thinking big about the constitution
Every 20 years, Illinois residents get to vote on whether to hold a constitutional convention.
LETTER: Looking for WWII veterans
LETTER: Hypocrisy in DeKalb city government
 
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Phelps wins 8th gold medal; breaks tie with Spitz
BEIJING - Michael Phelps locked arms with his three teammates, as though they were in a football huddle calling a play, then hugged each one of them. It took a team to make him the grandest of Olympic champions. And one last big push from Phelps himself.
Russia send mixed signals on troop withdrawal
Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida
 
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Illinois Lotto jackpot now $5 million
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The grand prize in the Illinois State Lottery's Lotto game has risen to $5 million.
Orton outplays Grossman, Bears lose in OT, 29-26
State fairs tout green efforts, but some struggle
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Reports: DeGeneres and de Rossi wed in Calif.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - There was much dancing: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are married, according to reports.
Thousands pay respects to comedy king Bernie Mac
NBC's likely hit its peak with Phelps leaving
 
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Phelps wins 8th gold medal; breaks tie with Spitz
BEIJING - Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the grandest of Olympic champions.
Brett Favre tosses TD pass in Jets debut
Germany's Steffen beats Torres for 50 free gold
     
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Saturday, August 16, 2008

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Equine therapy: Creative Growth Center uses horses to help children
Gracie and Brownie taught 13-year-old Riccardo Pitts to be honest and trustworthy.
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Ill. panel to study poverty
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation Friday that creates a panel to study poverty in Illinois and make recommendations on how to eradicate it.

New principals ready to begin academic year
Among those welcoming pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students for the 2008-09 academic year are seven new administrators in six DeKalb County School Districts.

DeKalb Classroom Teachers Association ratifies proposed contract
Educators in the DeKalb School District are one step closer to having a contract.

Back to (dance) class: After TV show, dancer returns to teach at Genoa studio
Robert Lewis laughed and smiled at the front of the mirrored classroom and encouraged the group of more than two dozen dancers to be loud.






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Spartans' linemen return experienced
SYCAMORE - As Sycamore High's first football practice on Friday was coming to a close with wind sprints, offensive line coach Chauncey Carrick singled out his two senior guards.
Bears' wide receiver picture muddled
Phelps swims into history
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Dreamers vs. Realists
ASK AP: Broken hips and the impact of illegal immigrants' on the economy
 
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Tense Georgia awaits Russian truce signature
IGOETI, Georgia - Russian soldiers dug foxholes 30 miles outside of Georgia's capital Saturday while Georgian police milled about, a quietly tense scene reflecting the uncertainty in the troubled region as both sides waited for Russia's president to sign a proposed truce.
Both parties reach for center on abortion debate
Bush may take Moscow to task for Georgia invasion
 
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Memorial for Bernic Mac scheduled in Chicago
CHICAGO - Thousands of people, including some faces from the big and small screens, are expected to attend a public memorial for actor and Chicago favorite son Bernie Mac.
Suzuki homer in 9th lifts A's past White Sox, 6-4
Lincoln, Douglas debates set stage for new nation
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Elvis fans ignore rain for graveside vigil
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Mary Lou Martell put it off as long as she could. But she finally had to head to Memphis for an anniversary vigil at Elvis Presley's grave.
No joke: Bill Murray leaps 13,000 feet to beach
'Office' actor Craig Robinson faces drug charges
 
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Phelps swims into history, winning 7th gold medal
BEIJING - His Olympics looking lost, Michael Phelps decided to flap those gangly arms one more time.
US coach back with men's volleyball after attack
Ward's pinch-hit homer lifts Cubs past Marlins
     
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