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What if it fails?
DeKALB - School administrators will rely on creativity to alleviate overcrowding if a $110 million referendum the DeKalb School District has placed on Tuesday's ballot does not pass.
Local News
 Bill Clinton campaigns in southern Ill.
EDWARDSVILLE - Former President Bill Clinton put political gamesmanship aside Wednesday, spending a good part of a 75-minute speech at a college campus in southern Illinois outlining specific details of how his wife would govern if elected president.

Analysis: McCain steamrolling ahead; Romney can't catch a break
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - John McCain appears to be steamrolling his way to the Republican nomination; Mitt Romney can't seem to catch a break.

Study: Sex education at Illinois public schools not ‘comprehensive'
CHICAGO - About 97 percent of the state's sex education teachers say they discuss HIV/AIDS in class, but just 34 percent teach how to use condoms, according to a new study.




Happy Birthday

Some property tax exemptions increase for '08
Arts & Entertainment
Timed trials
Maybe your New Year's resolution was to compete in a marathon this year. Or maybe you're an experienced athlete who's pretty bored after pounding a treadmill by yourself all winter.
‘Yedoensis' brings spring to NIU Art Museum
Werewolf to play Thursday at Otto's
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Offensive struggles plague Huskies again
DeKALB - When you can't make shots, it makes everything more difficult.
Injury flare-up causes Nichols to see bench
Vikings claim WSC title
Opinions
Election letters deadline
The Daily Chronicle will accept letters to the editor related to the Feb. 5 election until 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The last day we will run Feb. 5 election-related letters will be Feb. 3. Thank you for your contributions to our Opinions pages.
Prairie Flower: Dr. Gruber helped dog's owners through loss
Prairie Flower: Sycamore High bowlers had an exciting season
  
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Nation & World
Schwarzenegger Endorses John McCain
LOS ANGELES - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Sen. John McCain in the Republican presidential race on Thursday, praising him as an extraordinary leader who can reach across the political aisle to get things done.
Al-Qaida Commander in Afghanistan Killed
Obama Raises $32 Million in January
  
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Jailed fundraiser Rezko eager for trial to get under way
CHICAGO - Jailed political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko wants his fraud trial to get under way sooner than its scheduled February 25th start date.
Murder trial to begin for man accused of killing 4 family members
Edwardsville man gets 3 years in prison for deadly DUI wreck
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Entertainment
Celeb News Show Won't Run Ledger Video
NEW YORK - "Entertainment Tonight" says it won't air a video it has acquired that shows the late Heath Ledger at a Hollywood party where drugs were apparently being taken.
Officer: Spears Taken to 'Get Help'
Clooney Takes Role as UN Peace Messenger
  
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Tenn. Charges Against Jones Dismissed
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A Tennessee judge dismissed misdemeanor charges against suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones on Thursday, agreeing with a prosecutor that the Titans cornerback has been punished enough with his legal trouble over the past year.
Jackson Chastises MLB Over Umpire Checks
Tiger Wood Takes Lead in Dubai Classic
     
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

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Sycamore parents line up to get their kids in St. Mary's preschool
 Vying for a spot in a preschool program can be like waiting in line for tickets to a rock concert.
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 Governor signs TIF extension
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation Tuesday to extend a Tax Increment Financing district that DeKalb city officials said is crucial to the continued redevelopment of the downtown area.

Illinois to screen Guard troops for brain injury
CHICAGO - Illinois is the first state in the nation to launch a brain injury screening program for all its National Guard troops returning from combat and a 24-hour hot line to help veterans with battle-related stress.

DeKalb County Board District 10 at a glance
Most of DeKalb County's 10th District lies south of the railroad tracks from Annie Glidden Road to South Seventh Street in DeKalb. The eastern section is bordered by Webster Road on the east and another set of railroad tracks on the west and runs north to Lincoln Highway. The district's southern boundary is Gurler Road.

District 10: Incumbent Vary still wants managed growth
DeKALB - As Pat Vary heads into her sixth year on the DeKalb County Board, the District 10 Democrat's main position has not changed: Her biggest concern is still managing growth and the environment to preserve the county's farmland.

Early Birds

Durbin: Illinois ‘will not go down without a fight' on FutureGen

DCEDC director wants to create strategic plan
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Part of the Family
Jeremiah Moore may not have been born into the Santoro family, but he could not picture himself as part of another.
Master Gardeners hold awards dinner
DeKalb County Animal Shelter receives donation
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Keutzer set to retire after 12 seasons, state title
SYCAMORE - Keith Keutzer has built the Sycamore girls bowling team into a perennial state-title contender.
Huskies' Anderson getting comfortable
Basketball games cancelled
Opinions
Election letters deadline
The Daily Chronicle will accept letters to the editor related to the Feb. 5 election until 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The last day we will run Feb. 5 election-related letters will be Feb. 3. Thank you for your contributions to our Opinions pages.
Do the right thing for the children and vote yes
Daily Chronicle editorial didn't address the issues
  
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Edwards Suspends Presidential Campaign
NEW ORLEANS - Democrat John Edwards bowed out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday, saying it was time to step aside "so that history can blaze its path" in a campaign now left to Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 1/2 Point
Obama Calls Clinton Divisive Figure
  
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Strong plane sales, improved productivity lift Boeing's 4Q profit
CHICAGO - Boeing Co. rode continued momentum from its commercial airplane business to a 4 percent increase in fourth-quarter profits Wednesday, topping Wall Street's expectations despite ongoing concerns over delays in its 787 Dreamliner program.
Jurors to decide case involving man accused of deadly shotgun rampage
Voter registration tops 7.2 million in Illinois for primary
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Entertainment
Forbes: Madonna Richest Woman in Music
NEW YORK - Madonna is the richest woman in music.
`Dr. Phil' Regrets Talking About Spears
Networks Gearing Up for Super Tuesday
  
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National Sports
Mets, Twins Agree on Johan Santana Trade
NEW YORK - Johan Santana is a contract extension and physical from joining the New York Mets. Beating out the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the Mets reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to acquire the two-time Cy Young Award winner, two people familiar with the deal said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.
Lawyer: Andy Pettitte Will Back Trainer
Clemens Shows Up at Astros Camp
     
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

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On-the-job Training
SYCAMORE - Sycamore Police Detective Jeff Wig watched a dark blue pickup truck pull over in front of him. His partner called to the driver of the truck to toss the keys out the window.
Local News
 DeKalb city workers weigh in on job cuts
DeKALB - Municipal workers filled the DeKalb City Council chambers to capacity Monday night - some had to stand in the adjacent hallway due to lack of room to sit or stand - to hear leaders from local unions attempt to convince the city council of problems that could be caused by eliminating up to 20 of the city's 230 positions.

Bush urges patience and perseverance in final address
WASHINGTON - President Bush, standing before Congress one last time, urged the nation Monday night to persevere against gnawing fears of recession and stay patient with the long, grinding war in Iraq. He pressed Congress to quickly pass a plan to rescue the economy.

DeKalb County Board District 5 at a glance
Most of DeKalb County's 5th District lies between Annie Glidden Road and North First Street in DeKalb. It extends north past Rich Road and narrows to the southwest, with its southernmost point on Lucinda Avenue between Russell and Annie Glidden roads. It extends west along University Drive to include the Eco Park neighborhood.

District 5: Chambliss to push community relations
DeKALB - Kevin Chambliss wants to bring county government to the neighborhood level.

Perfect Fit

Break-in at local Catholic school
Learning
Children's books for Valentine's Day
It's never too early to learn about love.
Genoa Lions sponsor District Spelling Bee
PATS welcomed at South Prairie Elementary
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Local Sports
Muleya recovered from injury and has Barbs surging
DeKALB - As the bus rolled along, the same way it had on so many other high school basketball road trips, reality finally took a firm grip on Helen Muleya.
H-BR girls win again
Brady back in Super Bowl practice with Patriots
Opinions
Election letters deadline
The Daily Chronicle will accept letters to the editor related to the Feb. 5 election until 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The last day we will run Feb. 5 election-related letters will be Feb. 3. Thank you for your contributions to our Opinions pages.
Voters should call for more civilized behavior
Fixing government is not a physics problem
  
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Nation & World
Florida Primary Could Boost GOP Winner
MIAMI - John McCain and Mitt Romney clashed in a hard-fought Florida primary on Tuesday, seeking campaign momentum before the race for the Republican presidential nomination turns into a nationwide delegate struggle on Feb. 5.
House to Vote Today on Rebate Package
Venezuela Bank Gunmen Flee With Hostages
  
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Northern Illinois braces for powerful winds, blinding snow
CHICAGO - Northern Illinois is bracing for a blast of disruptive winter weather.
Governor says he doesn't know much about Rezko case
Coroner: Central Illinois woman may not have been killed by pet pit bulls
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Entertainment
Harry Truman's Daughter Dies at Age 83
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Margaret Truman, the only child of former President Harry S. Truman who became a concert singer, actress, radio and TV personality and mystery writer, died Tuesday. She was 83.
Mike Wallace Recovering From Bypass
6 Authors on Arabic Fiction Shortlist
  
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National Sports
Brady Gets Taped Up for Patriots Workout
PHOENIX - Looks like Tom Brady will be true to his word. One day after promising his ankle injury wouldn't keep him from preparing for and playing in the Super Bowl, Brady was back where he belongs Monday. He practiced with the New England Patriots for the first time since he was hurt against San Diego in the AFC championship game more than a week ago.
Report: Nets' Kidd Wants Out
Owens Still Owes Eagles Nearly $800,000
     
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