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Source: No decision on Saints' next moves - Northwest Herald
The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because the Saints have not announced their plans. “Everyone is working hard, in draft meetings, et cetera ... trying to get better,” the person said.
March 30, 2012


Owner cited in dog attack - Northwest Herald
One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Northwest Herald that Cary residents still are “sensitive” after a 2005 pit bull attack that injured six people and sent two boys to the hospital, one in critical condition.
March 15, 2012


Ex-Saints assistant will meet with NFL investigators - Northwest Herald
They spoke on the condition of anonymity Sunday because details of the continuing investigation are not being disclosed. ESPN first reported the scheduled meeting between the league and Williams. The Saints maintained a bounty pool of up to $50000 the ...
March 5, 2012


Sources: CIA-led force may speed Afghan exit - Northwest Herald
It has not yet been presented to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, the White House or Congress, the sources said. If the plan were adopted, the US and Afghanistan could say there are no more US troops on the ground in the war-torn country because once ...
March 4, 2012


No deadline for expanded playoffs deal - Northwest Herald
The sides spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks have not been public. If there had been additional wild-card teams last season, the Braves would have made the playoffs in the National League, while the Boston Red Sox would have ...
March 2, 2012


BP faces billions in fines as spill trial nears - Northwest Herald
The federal government, Gulf states, plaintiffs' attorneys, BP PLC, rig owner Transocean Ltd. and cementer Halliburton Energy Services Inc. have been in simultaneous and separate negotiations in New Orleans, according to a person with direct knowledge ...
February 26, 2012


Settlement on Bianchi legal fees to go to board - Northwest Herald
Ekl's proposal asked that the county pay $268420 of Bianchi's legal fees and expenses, less than half of the cost of defending him in court, sources close to the matter told the Northwest Herald in September. Bianchi racked up $492187 in legal fees ...
December 31, 2011


Source: Knicks to sign Baron Davis - Northwest Herald
Davis is expected to sign today, the person told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because there won't be an announcement until the signing is official. Davis was waived last week by the Cavaliers and designated as their amnesty player ...
December 19, 2011


Feds sue big banks over large losses - Northwest Herald
One former top executive at a financial institution that bought and sold mortgage securities, and who spoke on the condition of anonymity, criticized the suits, saying that “the whole thing has gotten ridiculous and out of hand. The banks are big boys. ...
September 3, 2011


Olson: Bears use Knox talk to their advantage - Northwest Herald
The story that caused the stir Thursday was a quote from an anonymous source in the Chicago Tribune saying wide receiver Johnny Knox might want to be traded if he's not the No. 1 receiver at the end of training camp. The sentence didn't begin with the ...
August 12, 2011


Investigation ongoing in Algonquin robbery - Northwest Herald
He declined to give his name. “I've had lots of inquiries from other business owners and colleagues – they are concerned,” he said. “Algonquin is a very quiet community.” Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce President Sandy Oslance said she ...
April 26, 2011


Veterans court caseload surges, creating backlog - Northwest Herald
said the lawyer, who spoke on condition of anonymity to not offend the court. “Did he even read the briefs?” The decisions came slower for Philip Cushman, creating a case that stretched over more than three decades. When he served in Vietnam, ...
April 24, 2011


Wood returns to Cubs - Northwest Herald
The person spoke Thursday on the condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Wood pitched for the Cubs from 1998-2008, ...
December 17, 2010


CL South student charged in school threat - Northwest Herald
District 155 officials heard about the post through an anonymous source, district spokesman Jeff Puma said. School officials then called in police about ...
September 3, 2010


CL South student charged after school threat - Northwest Herald
District 155 officials heard about the post through an anonymous source, district spokesman Jeff Puma said. School officials then called in police about ...
September 2, 2010


ACT scores remain flat - Northwest Herald
That student did not wish to be identified. Administrators don't have a set target score for each of the four high schools, but could adopt such goals after ...
August 25, 2010


Seniors earn 36 on ACT - Northwest Herald
A student at Crystal Lake Central High School who scored a 36 on the ACT declined to be interviewed and did not wish to be identified. ...
August 25, 2010


Jury acquits Island Lake man of rape charge - Northwest Herald
Several jurors declined to comment. One male juror, who declined to give his name, said they had faced a hard decision he wouldn't wish on anyone.
July 24, 2010


Source: Hawks unload 'Buff' - Northwest Herald
A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the trade to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not received approval ...
June 24, 2010


Two residents, a dog escape fire - Northwest Herald
“I heard the glass shatter, and there was smoke all over the house,” said the young man, who declined to give his name. Firefighters already had rescued his ...
April 10, 2010


Two residents, dog escape fire at town house - Northwest Herald
"I heard the glass shatter and there was smoke all over the house," said the young man, who declined to give his name. Firefighters had already rescued his ...
April 9, 2010


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