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Learning the Language
Ana Sandoval was a little intimidated at first. Sandoval knew what it was like to live in the United States and not understand English. But as she stood in front of a class at St. Marys Ministry Center in DeKalb, facing several people eager to learn the language from her, she was a bit scared.
Local News
No simple fix to pension hole
Editor's note: The Associated Press recently sent multiple articles on the state's pension plan. This is the third of three days of that coverage, called “Pension Pain,” that will run in the Daily Chronicle. It focuses on the state of Illinois' pension funds.

Man dies in crash
A prominent Washington, D.C., pediatrician originally from Illinois died in a two-car accident on Route 34 between Sandwich and Somonauk early Monday.

Illinois fund is a look at how things could be
SPRINGFIELD - Not all Illinois pension funds are in serious financial trouble.

Better bug repellants studied
WASHINGTON - Researchers have identified seven possibilities for the next generation of mosquito repellant, some of which may work several times longer than the current standard-bearer, DEET. The next step: safety testing to make sure they're not harmful.

Honoring our veterans




Learning
Classroom in the Prairie: Gardeners help Genoa students learn about the environment
As far as DeKalb County master gardener Ron Peabody is concerned, it is never too early to learn the value of the environment.
More than $40K raised at DeKalb Comedy Night
KC horticulture: Putting on AIRS
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Sycamore freshman Ray makes impact
SYCAMORE - Eric Ray was trying to slide along unnoticed.
Cougars welcome a day for rest
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Opinions
No anger, just sorrow for West Virginia
I keep thinking I should be mad at West Virginia. Not because Barack Obama was recently beaten like a red-headed stepchild - to use my father's expression - in that state's primary. No, I'm thinking I should be upset about “why” he was beaten. According to exit polls, two out of every 10 voters said race was a major factor in how they cast their ballots.
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Nation & World
China to evacuate 80,000 because of flood risk
BEIJING - A Chinese news agency says 80,000 people are to be evacuated because of a flood risk in earthquake-ravaged Sichuan province.
Opposition supporters detained in Myanmar
Director and actor Sydney Pollack dies at 73
 
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State
Rape trial of former Bloomington police officer resumes
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Testimony continues Tuesday in the trial of a former Bloomington police officer accused of raping four women.
Jury to resume deliberations in Rezko federal corruption trial
Sex tape, tears, mole feature in first week of R. Kelly child porn trial
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Entertainment
Can women alone make 'Sex and the City' a hit?
NEW YORK - Can a pure chick flick become a hit? Yes, if it draws a diverse enough swath of female moviegoers. For "Sex and the City," that will be the big question.
Director and actor Sydney Pollack dies at 73
Cannes 2008: Lots of stars, and some movies, too
 
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National Sports
Osgood blanks Pens again; Red Wings halfway to Cup
DETROIT - If the Red Wings keep this up, the next time they perform back in Hockeytown could be along a parade route.
McDyess' 21 points and 16 rebounds lift Pistons over Celtics
Willie Randolph keeps job, Mets keep losing
     
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