All Stories from June 22, 2013 (Change date)
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Beach towels with a little snapJun 24, 2013 7:46 am - Along with the sunscreen, book, toys and snacks we haul to our waterside of choice this summer, we need a beach towel or two. The big “canvas” of a beach towel lends its...
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New book explores the not-so-miserable only childJun 25, 2013 6:13 am - NEW YORK — No kids, one kid, four kids: There’s no end to the debate over why people decide on a certain number. But is one family configuration more scrutinized than an...
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Crafts like gelatin prints can blast summer blahsJun 24, 2013 6:48 am - For a lot of kids, summertime beckons with temptations — to sleep in late, watch too much TV, swim, roam. And that’s just the first day. Boredom sets in soon after. S...
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DVD previews: ‘The Call’Jun 24, 2013 7:50 am - Coming June 25 “The Call” (R, 95 minutes, Sony Home Entertainment): In “The Call,” a tense police procedural starring Halle Berry as a besieged 911 operator, the seasone...
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The SoapboxJun 29, 2013 11:33 am - The Great Debate: It’s fun to hear fans debate whether the 2013 Blackhawks season was more impressive than the 1985 Chicago Bears, or the 72-win season by Michael Jorda...
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Local builders see impact of housing reboundJun 24, 2013 11:39 am - Housing demand is up in recent months. Many real estate professionals say multiple offers and mini-bidding wars on houses are becoming almost commonplace again, resultin...
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Not so fast on ‘marriage equality’Jun 22, 2013 4:40 am - Not so fast on ‘marriage equality’ Referencing the Daily Herald’s editorial of June 19, “Marriage equality still right for Illinois” — hold it, not so fast. For alm...
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How to manage email communications with association attorneyJun 23, 2013 7:41 am - Communication between associations and legal counsel has changed dramatically as the result of email and the mobile devices upon which email is sent and received. This c...
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When banks compete, you win – except when you lose!Jun 22, 2013 12:55 am - Competition is generally viewed as a good thing, in the U.S. at least. Hence, advertisements that create an image of powerful banks having to compete among themselves fo...
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Is a ‘for sale’ sign in the yard necessary?Jun 23, 2013 7:41 am - Q. I don’t want a “for sale” sign on my front lawn. Is it a requirement? What if I don’t use a broker? A. A real estate broker needs permission to place a sign in your y...