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Outside of Newcastle, OK, looking north at the EF-5 tornado that cut a 17-mile-long swath of destruction through Moore.

Local Storm Chaser's Harrowing Encounter with Moore, OK Tornado

Danny Neal and his friends expected to find tennis-ball sized hail on the Oklahoma plains on Monday. Instead, they saw the finger of God.

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Volunteer Halle and John quickly became work buddies while collating and stuffing envelopes at Sertoma Centre

Summer Volunteer and Employment Opportunities for Teens

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South Suburban Tick Spottings: Interactive Map

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Brian Urlacher (54) returned to the team after he attended his mother's funeral last week. The Chicago Bears loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints on the road 30-13.

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Physicians with the Michigan State Medical Society Thursday joined young cancer patients and patient advocates asking the state Legislature to approve a new package of bills that would ban minors from using indoor tanning facilities.

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Marines stand in front of the memorial to Cpl. Conner Lowry, a Beverly resident, who was killed in Afghanistan.

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Hundreds Turned Out To Ride For A Great Cause

By Steve Neuhaus / freelance news photographer | Sunday, May 19

Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts took to the streets for Park Lawn’s 16th Annual Big Bikes, Big Hearts (BBBH) Motorcycle Run today.

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$50 rebate Verde Energy USA inc.

By Jennifer | Monday, May 20 | 5 comments

$50 rebate from new electricity provider, Verde Energy

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Shutting down the IL govt. jobs factory; IL is corporate tax break Santa Claus; Chicago better as state capital? Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

By Reboot Illinois | Friday, May 17 | 5 comments

DuPage County could abolish some unnecessary taxing districts under a new law passed by the legislature. Illinois has more of these units of government than any other state by a long shot.

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Girl Scout Camps Offer Outdoor Experiences, Education and Fun!

By Candice Warltier | Thursday, May 16

All girls ages 5 - 17, even those who are not currently Girl Scouts, are welcome to register for Girl Scout camps and programs. For a complete guide, visit: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp.

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