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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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Casino pork unfit for our consumption; Campaign 2014: Cross for attorney general? Young GOP appeal: Please lead! Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

A $65 million side of pork served with a massive gambling expansion bill is unfit for our consumption.
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Kotowski joins Newtown families in pushing to protect public from gun violence

Families of children who lost their lives in the Newtown school shooting came to the Illinois State Senate on Monday urging a statewide ban on the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines.
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Campaign 2014: Former Miss America a game-changer for GOP? Stantis cartoon: Mayor Difficult. Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

Could a former Miss America who also is a Harvard-educated lawyer and downstate native be a game-changer for the Illinois GOP in 2014?
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The Citadel Theatre welcomes Illinois singer/songwriter David Hawkins for a special concert

The Citadel Theatre welcomes Illinois singer/songwriter David Hawkins for a special concert celebrating his new CD. Tuesday May 29, 2013 7:30pm. $10 Suggested Donation.
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