All Stories from April 18, 2012 (Change date)
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Dawn Patrol: W. Chicago mourns mayor; Hawks down 2-1Apr 18, 2012 5:00 am - West Chicago mayor dies 3 days after heart attack West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman died yesterday at Central DuPage Hospital after suffering a major heart attack ove...
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Vote out lawmakers who overspentApr 18, 2012 5:00 am - Those familiar with Illinois’ dire circumstances relative to its five public employee pension funds conclude that these systems are structurally sound and effectively ma...
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Tragic barn fire led to great lossApr 18, 2012 5:00 am - It was grievous and disheartening to read about the deaths of several horses that perished in a traumatic and horrific barn fire in McHenry County. To make matters worse...
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Organ donors are lifesaversApr 18, 2012 5:00 am - April is National Donate Life Month for promoting organ and tissue donation. Over 113,000 people in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant. Approximately ...
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It might be natural, but that doesn’t mean staring is OKApr 18, 2012 4:36 am - We have all been guilty of it. Sometimes it is sympathetic and other times it’s just that curiosity gets the better of us. I am talking about staring. And yes, I am as g...
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Magical motherhood turns out to be a bit mythicalApr 18, 2012 2:36 am - Last year for Father’s Day, I tackled some “Dad myths” in this column, so it seems right to address a few of my own “Mom myths” as well. Here goes … Ÿ My child is a dire...
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Children struggling with weight and obesityApr 18, 2012 2:36 am - As new parents, thoughts of genetics are incredibly exciting: Will we have a boy or girl? Will they have my brown eyes or his blue? There are so many fun thoughts on the...
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'Amazing Race': Secretly educational TVApr 18, 2012 2:00 am - I do not watch reality TV. I do not watch reality TV because I know the people on those shows know they are on camera all of the time. There is no “reality” when you kno...
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ABCs of play dates for suburban parentsApr 18, 2012 1:00 am - Play dates help children socialize and give parents some time with peers
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Coconut oil has many uses outside the kitchenApr 18, 2012 1:00 am - Coconut oil is versatile and affordable. It’s the oil of choice for frugal families. Keep some on hand to use in your kitchen for cooking and a myriad of other uses arou...