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A Changing Landscape: Tour showcases prairie restoration effort
Al Roloff pulled strands of Indian hemp apart like string cheese and explained to the 15 people near him how the pieces used to be woven into a sturdy rope.
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Mixed-use development proposed for downtown
DeKALB - Five-story buildings, 300 condominiums or rental units and underground parking are some of the visions for “NB&T Square” - a proposed mixed-use development on approximately seven acres along West Lincoln Highway.

Sidewalk sale to run during Corn Fest
Merchants in downtown DeKalb will hold a sidewalk sale during Corn Fest this year, allowing them to stay connected with the weekend tradition and showcase their businesses.

Gambling measure blocked
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod Blagojevich's $34 billion statewide construction program stalled again Thursday when the House rejected the gambling expansion that would have provided the major source of money to pay for it.




Kindness of Others: Hard times increase demand on charitable services

Stormy skies in DeKalb

DeKalb fire chief announces retirement
marketplace
Cop Shop: Sycamore store caters to public safety pros
It's been more than eight years since Mike Webb starting selling police equipment out of the trunk of his car. At the time, Webb was working for the Illinois Department of Corrections. After more than 20 years in law enforcement - including jobs as a patrol, corrections and security officer - he was tired of not being able to find affordable equipment, he said.
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Area chambers to team up in regional expo
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Local Sports
Top Honor: Owens to coach U18 U.S. team
Carol Owens might have to make some more room in her trophy case come July 27.
Royals return the favor
Cincinnati avoids sweep with home run barrage
Opinions
In our view: Veterans deserve ongoing support of U.S. legislators
A new version of the GI Bill will give post-Sept. 11 U.S. Armed Forces veterans greater access to higher education. This bill, which received bipartisan support in Congress, is just one way America should be showing its appreciation to veterans.
Our ‘Founding CEO' - Interview with Richard Brookhiser on George Washington
Letter to the editor: DeKalb gas prices among highest in country
 
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Nation & World
Agriculture Department announcing meat recall rule
WASHINGTON - Next time there's a meat recall, you may be able to find out if your local grocery store received any of the tainted meat.
Foreclosure rescue to pass Senate; House next
Fannie, Freddie sink on government rescue fears
 
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State
Architect to head Art Institute school
CHICAGO - An architect has been named to head the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Strong storms cause outages
Seven made homeless by fire
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Entertainment
Hollywood producers say SAG rejects contract offer
LOS ANGELES - The Screen Actors Guild rejected the latest contract offer from Hollywood studios on Thursday but claimed it was willing to negotiate and presented a counterproposal.
Zucker: NBC Universal is an 'important' part of GE
Lennon 'Peace' lyrics sell at auction for $833,654
 
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National Sports
Stewart to leave Gibbs, become owner-driver in '09
JOLIET, Ill. - Tony Stewart knows he's taking a gamble by leaving NASCAR's elite Joe Gibbs Racing team to join one that usually runs in the middle of the pack.
Jaguars' Jones arrested on felony drug charge
Indians snap 10-game slide with 13-2 win over Rays
     
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