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Shaken, stirred So, how did you celebrate Illinois Earthquake Awareness Day? Some people said the quake felt like a snow plow or garbage truck rumbling by at 4 a.m. But...
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Did you feel the Earth move early Wednesday morning? We did, and that magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered near Hampshire got us thinking of other times our state has been rocked.
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A Valentine's poem Roses are red Violets are blue Who's on our ticket? We haven't a clue Love, Illinois Democrats and Republicans Blanket fees American Airlines says it will start...
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What day is it? Tuesday is Read in the Bathtub Day. And if we get as much snow as predicted, that might just be your best bet. Swallowed pride Florellen...
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Help wanted The race between state Sens. Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard for the GOP gubernatorial nomination is likely headed for a recount, but there could be a consolation prize...
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Hey, what's that? A funny thing happened during coverage of the Illinois primary election on Tuesday: Political analysts discovered a large, previously unknown area called "Downstate." Oh, what a night...
Election night: Skype makes news, breaks news in GOP race
No matter whose names appear on the ballot this fall, one winner in the race for Illinois governor is clear: Internet-based voice and video call provider Skype. As downstate Sen....
Mel swears curse not meant for reporter
Who was the target of Mel Gibson's wrath this time -- his publicist or WGN reporter Dean Richards? Gibson was caught on camera using an obscene term last week, seemingly...
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No waiting We don't want to say voter turnout was embarrassingly low Tuesday, but it seemed more people showed up at various Groundhog Day festivities. In fact, some polling places...
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Did you know? Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow on Groundhog Day in nine of the last 10 years. Only in 2007 did he fail to do so. For those...