All Stories from May 6, 2012 (Change date)
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Staff members share their most vivid memoriesMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - Asked what they found most poignant or memorable about their jobs, here’s what some members of the Daily Herald reporting and editing staff had to say: “I always thought...
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Failed leadership in Wisconsin governorMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - An April 18 article about Republican Gov. Scott Walker was headlined, “Suburban business leaders impressed with Wisconsin’s governor.” A few positive comments were made ...
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Benefits of the Dodd-Frank ActMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - I have heard complaints from financial people on Wall Street and many politicians about how difficult it is to comply with the Dodd-Frank Act. As an investor, I am delig...
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Let voters have a say on school spendingMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - A simple solution to solving outrageous and wasteful school spending in Illinois: If there are any proposed tax increases by school districts the increase must be approv...
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Stormy waters rocks both spouses; seek outside helpMay 06, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I'm depressed about the direction my professional life has taken. I feel like I could cry at any moment. I need a warm word or a hug. I get this kind of support from ...
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My boring backyardMay 06, 2012 1:00 am - We have been in our home for 13 years and I would love nothing more than to have a comfortable backyard that I can entertain in. I would love to have birthday parties an...
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Do you see a waterfall?May 06, 2012 1:00 am - We have done SO much work in our yard over the past 20 years! But along came kids and our time (and energy) is gone and we never got to the beautiful rock waterfall/brid...
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Clueless in WarrenvilleMay 06, 2012 1:00 am - As first-time homeowners, we purchased this 1947 Cape Cod which was under despair. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into cleaning up the yard to get it to the point ...
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Backyard makover Week 2: Good things come in small backyardsMay 06, 2012 1:00 am - I’m small and cozy with a great park view, but old and in need of a facelift. My owners of 32 years have always pampered and taken good care of me. I’ve always...
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Backyard bluesMay 06, 2012 1:00 am - I sure would love to win this contest! Our yard is just grass and mud because we lost our home to fire on May 24 last year. The Daily Herald covered the story. We lost...