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Jessamine County Schools recommended for re-accreditation from AdvancED
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comThe Jessamine County school district got a thumbs-up from an external review team this month and will be recommended for re-accreditation from a global organization. The team from AdvancED — formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and...Tags: Students, Conservation, Teaching and Learning, Environmental Issues
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Obituary: Shirleen yates
HARRODSBURG — Nancy Shirleen Yates, 85, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday. Born May 25, 1926 in DeKalb, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Marvin G. and Rebecca Graham Lay. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her... -
Gies: An inexpensive fix for water woes
Our nation’s water infrastructure is aging badly: U.S. cities currently lose one-fifth of their water to leaks and suffer 1.2 trillion gallons of sewage spills annually, according to the U.S. General Accounting Office. In February, a water main in...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Portland (Multnomah, Oregon), Disasters and Accidents, Water Pollution, Disasters
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A rich holiday weekend for jazz in Chicago
Though Memorial Day obviously stands as a solemn occasion, the holiday weekend surely offer listeners a chance to catch up on concert-going. Among the highlights: Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: The nearly ubiquitous Chicago trumpeter leads his...
Tags: South Loop, Melba Liston, Dwayne Johnson, Music Industry, Plymouth
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Problem Solver: Dorm dispute at Northern Illinois University could put student in financial hole
Chris Lewandowski wasn't sure he wanted to live in student housing next school year, so the Northern Illinois University freshman did some due diligence. In December, the Naperville native called the school's housing department in DeKalb, he said. His...
Tags: Students, Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning, Naperville, Jon Yates
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Chief Keef arrested near Atlanta after hotel security smells marijuana
South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming from his room, police said. The disorderly conduct arrest comes two months after he was released from custody...
Tags: Drug Trafficking, Crimes, Chief Keef, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Beleaguered NIU administrator to retire
Northern Illinois University officials announced Monday that a longtime campus vice president who has been part of a federal law enforcement investigation plans to retire at the end of the month. Eddie Williams, 68, the university's chief of operations,...Tags: Law Enforcement, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, FBI, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Camerata Chicago a small orchestra with big dreams
Camerata Chicago is the best local chamber orchestra you've probably never heard of. But pay heed: The group is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season, is about to release a new recording and is preparing for its first European tour next month....
Tags: England, Concerts, Music Industry, International Travel, Entertainment
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NIU administrator, under federal investigation, returns to work
A Northern Illinois University vice president who has been part of a federal law enforcement investigation returned to campus Friday after a two-month paid leave. Eddie Williams, the university's chief of operations and one of its most powerful figures,...
Tags: Law Enforcement, Police Investigations, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, FBI
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'At Any Price': Seeds of woe down on the farm ★★ 1/2
"At Any Price," a roughly mixed but interestingly plotted offshoot of "Death of a Salesman" and other hardy father/son perennials, is the fourth feature from writer-director Ramin Bahrani, whose career has been remarkable for his consistency of theme as...
Tags: Genetic Engineering, Zac Efron, Manhattan (New York City), Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Goodbye Solo (movie)
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Data breaches persist despite heightened security
Earlier this year, some employees of Schneider Electric of Palatine got an unwelcome surprise in a letter about the stock purchase plan in which they participate. Visible through the address window were their Social Security numbers. One of Schneider's...
Tags: Security, Judges, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy
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Applebee's to close 8 Chicago-area restaurants
Tribune reporterAt least eight of Applebee’s 33 restaurants in the Chicago area are expected to close as its local franchisee seeks to reorganize its operations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a spokesman said late yesterday. The casual-dining chain has 2,000 U.S....Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Romeoville, Financially Distressed Companies, Job Layoffs, Bankruptcy
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