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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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Mercedes Reyes, known by her Loop co-workers as the "Queen of Red Bull," says she has turned to the beverage for a spike of energy midway through her workdays for the past eight years.  (Sun-Times Media photo)
Though Mercedes Reyes has turned to Red Bull for a spike of energy midway through her workdays for the past eight years, the 32-year-old wishes she had never become "hooked" on the popular energy drink — and she cautions others to avoid the liquid stimulants if at all possible.

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Feds arrest ex-Orland shopkeep

Federal authorities have extradited a onetime Orland Park tobacco shop owner from Germany who is under investigation for allegedly funneling money to a Lebanese organization that the United States has designated as “hostile,” the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

5-y.o.'s mom sues boyfriend, Chicago Hts. Tinley Walt's closed; fire knocks out power Man indicted in ex-girlfriend's death Ind. man denies Frankfort Sq. stalking Chicago Heights woman dies after crash 1 hurt battling South SIde high-rise fire Police: All quiet at Andrew OL woman accused of taking $880K from law firm Crews battle petroleum spill in Oak Forest Metra chief mourned at memorial service Man allegedly shot over puppy on lawn Scott Lee Cohen chooses running mate 2 plead innocent in Tinley home invasion Homer Glen may build, rent school Tinley parks plans new theater, park Fallen Homewood firefighter honored Oak Forest hires building commissioner Palin visits Ill. for GOP fundraiser

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For Ray and Betsy Whittingham, the lessons on what it takes to get a bill passed in Springfield are becoming cruel. Since getting Lyndsey's Law passed, attempts to set more regulations for cab drivers keep hitting roadblack after roadblock.

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Moving out for better care?
The doors will finally shut on Tinley Park's Howe Developmental Center in the coming weeks. But it's unclear whether the level of care relocated patients are getting has improved. And the number of people moving into community-based homes has exceeded expectations.

Cubs top Marlins 4-3, end losing streak

Carlos Silva stayed away from major trouble and Marlon Byrd hit an RBI double as the Cubs stopped a four-game losing streak by beating the Florida Marlins 4-3 Wednesday.



Twins top White Sox 3-2

Denard Span and the Minnesota Twins picked up Carl Pavano this time, pecking away at John Danks before the go-ahead RBI single by Span in the fourth inning of a 3-2 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday.



John Ely notches first big-league win
Homewood-Flossmoor graduate John Ely picked up his first major league win Tuesday, going six-plus innings in the Dodgers' 13-3 win over Arizona. Ely (1-1) allowed two runs and six hits.




Dietitians warn about 'stimulant' drinks
Though Mercedes Reyes has turned to Red Bull for a spike of energy midway through her workdays for the past eight years, the 32-year-old wishes she had never become "hooked" on the popular energy drink — and she cautions others to avoid the liquid stimulants if at all possible.
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Social media new reality-TV challenge
It became one of the most talked about "Jersey Shore" moments. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and an unidentified male partygoer sloshed drinks at each other in a berserk bar brawl. The slaphappy altercation, however, hasn't aired on MTV. That's because the boozy battle was hastily captured on a low-grade camera and posted online months before the show's second chapter is scheduled to debut.

Cannes focuses on emerging filmmakers `General Hospital' has 18 Daytime Emmy nominations Whole lotta Lolla as music fest gets bigger Delectable drinks to beat the heat Southlander Jeny Wasilewski multitasks to the max Area abounds with Mother's Day fun Brookfield Zoo's Great Bear Wilderness opens 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' will satisfy die-hards





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