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School Notes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:43AMDISTRICT 35
What the Cubs want, they get—except titles Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:42AMOnce again last season, the Cubs drew far more fans than any other Arizona-based team, accounting for 22 percent of the tickets sold in what is now a 15-team Cactus League. They brought in an estimated $130 million to a slumping local economy.
Hendry, Cubs refute Bradley’s claims Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:42AMAnother Milton Bradley moment has interrupted an otherwise sleepy spring training for the Cubs.
Basement doubles as specialized dance studio Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:39AMTucked into the basement of a Lake Zurich residence, a dance studio is teaching students some dance forms that are thousands of years old, and from a country over 7,000 miles away. Payaliya Dance Studio on Terrace Lane, founded by Lake Zurich resident Trupti Patel in her home in 2001, teaches instruction on classical Indian dance.
Evelyn M. Coneys, 89 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:36AMEvelyn M. Coneys, 89, of West Lafayette, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her residence.
Boys basketball: Little Cyclones set sights on second state title Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:36AMWhat this week’s state tournament has in store, nobody knows for sure.
Frederick rapper in running for BET March Mayhem Prize Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:12AMBattle rapper Cidida, from Frederick, is in the running to win a grand prize from Black Entertainment Television and make a bigger name for himself in the music industry
Indians pair hit with injuries Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:10AMSpring training is over for Cleveland Indians veteran Jason Grilli and rookie Jordan Brown. Brown will have...
BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT _ wire editors (4500 words) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:05AMUpdated at 10 p.m. EST (0300 UTC).
Two shot, CTA bus flagged down for help Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:05AMBystanders flagged down a CTA bus for help after a man and a woman were critically shot on the West Side Saturday night.
Schwartz Scores Hat-Trick In Shootout Win Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:04AMKEARNEY, Neb. - Jaden Schwartz scored the first home hat-trick in five years for the Tri-City Storm (25-20-6, 56 pts), as the Storm beat the Youngstown Phantoms (16-32-3, 35 pts) in a shootout on Saturday night, 5-4.
U.S. study finds drop in number of children being bullied Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:03AMNEW YORK—There’s been a sharp drop in the percentage of America’s children being bullied or beaten up by their peers, according to a new national survey by experts who believe anti-bullying programs are having an impact.
Saturday's Scores/Sunday's Schedule Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:03AMNational Hockey League Detroit at Chicago, 12:30 p.m. Boston at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Vancouver at Nashville, 3 p.m. Calgary at Minnesota, 3 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 5 p.m.
News Digest Disney Yanks ABC From Cablevision TVPredictions.com Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:00AMWashington, D.C. (March 7, 2010) -- Disney this morning pulled the signal for WABC-TV from Cablevision's lineup, creating the possibility that the cable operator's three millions subscribers will miss tonight's Oscar telecast.
Daughter of late Sen. Paul Simon tries for Lt. Gov. Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:00AMCHICAGO (AP) — The daughter of late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon has submitted her application to be the next Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.
Boy Scouts celebrate 100-year anniversary | By Scott Rochat © 2010 Longmont Times-Call Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:59AMWhen your organization has been around for 100 years, be prepared to celebrate well.
CAL THOMAS: Profit Over Principles Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:56AMWhen Toyota President Akio Toyoda testified last week before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, an attitude was exposed that Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, correctly characterized as fostering a "cutthroat corporate" environment that placed costs ahead of quality and safety.
Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:53AMThe surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Blockbuster launches rent-to-own policy Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:53AMDALLAS, March 3 (UPI) -- U.S. video giant Blockbuster Inc. said it would change its fee policy after reporting a loss of $435 million in the fourth quarter.
American Idol 2010 semifinalist Crystal Bowersox in hospital while Top 10 Guys take stage Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:53AMAmerican Idol 2010 semifinalist Crystal Bowersox has been declared to be hospitalized on the eve of their live performance on Tuesday night expediting the Top 10 guys’ performance to Tuesday night than the originally scheduled Wednesday night. Fox’s hit singing competition’s host Ryan Seacrest revealed the news about Bowersox’s hospitalization at the beginning of Tuesday night’s [...] SHARETHIS ...
Macy’s Bows Out of the Bow Business Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:53AMThe department store will curtail gift-wrapping services.
Packed forum presses admins on Reg arrest Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50AMConcerns over other potential cases of racial profiling dominated proceedings. Administrators had few specific answers to attendees' questions, citing three ongoing investigations.
Shop around: Rx drug prices vary between stores Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50AMCHICAGO (CBS) ― It's no secret that the cost of prescription drugs can break the bank. One in every five Americans, who is uninsured or under insured, is forced to pay out of pocket.
Iowa farmland values rose in 2009 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50AMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago shows the value of good quality Iowa farmland rose by 3 percent during the last quarter of 2009 and 4 percent during the year. The
Leafs approve of Poni's move Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:49AMAlexei Ponikarovsky's former Maple Leafs teammates thought he struck it rich, hockey-style.
Chicago to perform at EAAs AirVenture 2010 airshow and convention in Oshkosh Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:26AMOSHKOSH Another year, another big-name band has been selected to play the opening day concert on July 26 for EAAs AirVenture 2010 airshow and convention.
South Shore lays off 10; considers other cuts Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:25AMMICHIGAN CITY — Ten jobs have been eliminated from the South Shore passenger line.
Bruce’s attorney will seek forensic psychologist Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:25AMMICHIGAN CITY — The lawyer representing a mother facing charges of child neglect in connection with the death of her 4-year-old daughter told a La Porte County court that he will get a forensic psychologist to examine his client.
Anderson will receive court-appointed lawyer Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:25AMMICHIGAN CITY — An accused murderer who has shown up to court without a lawyer several times in recent months asked a judge Thursday to appoint a public defender to represent him.
Local legislators to MDOT: Spare our Amtrak route Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:23AMFor years, keeping the Pere Marquette Amtrak line has been a battle. In 2010 the fight revolves around Michigan’s budget woes and Washington’s recent interest in high-speed rails.
eft.com Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:23AMDHL's latest LCL service from New York and Chicago to Pusan will serve to boost the significant trade volumes between the two countries. Bilateral trade between the two countries amounted to US$67.9 billion in 2009, and Korea is the US's seventh-largest trading partner.
Belaire Cove Chapel to mark 70 years Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:22AMVILLE PLATTE — Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette and all other priests who once served at Belaire Cove Chapel in the last 20 years have been invited to a 70th anniversary celebration of the chapel set for March 6.
LIC businesses supplement MTA Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:21AMPassengers board the LIC Express on Vernon Boulevard. PHOTO BY STEVE MALECKI Independent shuttle linking Manhattan and Queens absorbs 100s of customers stranded by 7 line closures If the MTA won’t transport us, we’ll transport ourselves. That’s what business owners in Long Island City have decided.
Evanston club savors Shani Davis' latest wins Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:21AMEvanston Speed Skating Club coach Jim Nubani watched anxiously with other longtime supporters of Shani Davis at Chicago's ESPN Zone as the one-time club member warmed up before the 1,000-meter speedskating event Feb. 17. "I think Shani is going to have his hands full because he raised the bar (winning a gold medal in the 2006 Olympics)," Nubani said.
Many Illinois seniors could lose free rides Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:20AMCHICAGO — The days of free bus and train rides for most Illinois seniors could be numbered.
Major League Baseball considers HGH testing Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:09AMThe NFL hopes to start testing players for human growth hormone, and Major League Baseball has started talks with its union to investigate the test that led to the suspension of a British rugby player.
Pacers' rally falls short in Chicago Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:09AMLuol Deng realizes tougher tests are coming, that the schedule is about to take a difficult turn. If the Chicago Bulls keep this up, that would be just fine with him.
Oprah’s BFF says she’ll miss her TV show Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:09AMNEW YORK -- Oprah Winfrey fans who think of the daytime television queen as a friend aren't the only ones preparing for withdrawal when her show goes off the air next year. Winfrey's real best friend
Bogut dominates as Bucks sting Hornets Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:08AMMILWAUKEE — Andrew Bogut had 26 points and 13 rebounds to continue his string of dominant performances, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.
FIVE QUESTIONS: 5 questions with Heather Ecker, curator of Islamic art at the DIA Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:07AMThe Detroit Institute of Arts has been collecting Islamic art for more than a century, and the museum has always had a limited number of works on view. But never has the Islamic gallery been a true curatorial priority or destination within the museum -- until now.
Anti-Taliban Fight Aided by New India-Pakistan Talks (Update1) Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:07AMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- India and Pakistan began their first formal talks since the 2008 terrorist assault on Mumbai, reviving regional peace moves the U.S. is counting on to support its strategy to defeat Afghanistan’s Taliban.
Seven-goal Canada routs Russia to reach semis Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:07AMVANCOUVER -Dan Boyle and Rick Nash scored 46 seconds apart in a blistering first period to lead gold medal favourite Canada to a 7-3 rout of Russia in the quarter-finals of the Olympic hockey tournament. Read more...
MARK STRYKER: Curtis Institute players join Barber celebration Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:06AMMetro Detroit's classical music community has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the American neoromantic Samuel Barber in all kinds of ways, from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's season-long survey of the composer's music to a Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet performance last month of "Summer Music" under the umbrella of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, which ...
Crowd isn't neutral for U.S.-Switzerland Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:06AMU.S. goaltender Ryan Miller turns away a point-blank shot by Switzerland forward Sandy Jeannin in the third period of a 2-0 victory in a quarterfinal game on Wednesday at Canada Hockey Place in Vancouver.
Headley did visited NDA in Pune: FBI info Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:05AM26/11 terror suspect Headley is at present languishing in a jail in Chicago.
Weis Vows Murder Charges in Cop Crash Death Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:36PMAn Illinois statute allows him to charge burglars as murderers.
Alleged Mexican cartel figure pleads not guilty Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:36PMA man accused of being one of the leaders of a powerful Mexican drug cartel pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he conspired to import and sell large amounts of cocaine and heroin in the United States.
Everett waterfront: Bankruptcy puts condos in doubt, other work under way Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:36PMThe Port of Everett’s partner for a $400 million redevelopment filed for bankruptcy protection last year, shutting down construction plans for the first of some 660 waterfront condominiums.
KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Retailers profits rise, but customers hold back Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:35PMCHICAGO (AP) - A fleet of the nation's biggest merchants reported mostly better fourth-quarter profits Tuesday. The improvements at Target, Sears and Macy's are mostly a results of stocking holiday shelves cautiously and managing markdowns.
Riverside Medical Center's HeartFest Focuses on "Living to Your Heart's Content" Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:35PMKANKAKEE, IL--(Marketwire - February 23, 2010) - Riverside Medical Center is gearing up for an impactful day, centering on heart health. With this year's HeartFest theme of "Living to Your Heart's Content," Riverside sets its sights on providing valuable workshops, motivational speakers, screenings, educational information, prizes and refreshments to residents in the Chicagoland hospital service ...