Dixon area Crop Walk aims to fight hunger Sunday
Churches in the Dixon area unite for the Community Crop Walk Sunday to aid the hungry locally and globally. Registration starts 1 p.m. at Bethel Christian High School with a 10K route ending there. walkers may pledge per kilometer and designate funds to Crop or other hunger programs. The goal is $6,000, up from about $4,000 last year, and participation is expected to grow with broader community involvement.
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First Lady Nancy Reagan to throw ceremonial first ball
Nancy Reagan will toss the ceremonial first ball at game one of the World Series in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and Athletics. She is honored for her Just Say No anti drug campaign, with prior tributes at basketball and hockey events and a Redskins Giants game. Kiwanis International plans a Washington banquet to honor her drug fight.
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Special grand jury to hear Faith case in Ogle County
A special Ogle County Grand Jury will convene November 2 to hear testimony on alleged improprieties in handling an investigation of child abuse at Faith Christian School in Grand Detour. The action stems from a lawsuit by Dixon attorney Rolfe Ehrmann seeking a special prosecutor and aims to examine potential misconduct by Ogle County State's Attorney Dennis Schumacher.
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Bush Dukakis Clash in Final Presidential Debate
In a 90 minute nationally televised session Bush and Dukakis differed sharply on Dan Quayle and Social Security while treading carefully to avoid personal attacks. Both sought to appear presidential and urged a more civil tone with three weeks left, with neither gaining a clear edge or fork.
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Bush looking good now after debate
Washington report notes George Bush gained advantage as Michael Dukakis faced a tough squeeze toward the Oval Office. The debate produced a solid performance by Bush while Dukakis argued social program entitlements and taxes, with early snap polls showing Bush ahead and both candidates preserving their core bases.
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