All Stories from November 16, 2012 (Change date)
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About real estate: Be wary before enrolling in pricey ‘no-money-down’ classNov 16, 2012 4:06 pm - Seminars and courses that promise to teach folks how to buy property without a down payment are a dime a dozen. Obtaining a sales license first usually is a better idea....
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The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 17, 2012 2:08 pm - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...
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Bullying is alive and wellNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - Imagine being a kid and having someone your age tell you, every day, what they perceive to be wrong with you. That you are worthless. That was happening to my daughter, ...
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Brace for Democrats’ pension reform planNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The Illinois Democrats and labor unions voted to give control of the state to the Democrats. With the Democrats super majority, the GOP can stay home, which will save mi...
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You get what you pay forNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - I wonder if the taxpayers in Community Unit District 300 have heard of the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” I have lived in this district for many years. My five ...
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Home inspector missed settlement problemNov 16, 2012 3:20 am - Q. When we bought our home, our contractor was with us on the day of the home inspection. Both the home inspector and contractor inspected the attic but had different op...
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Super handyman: Help your fireplace make more of a statementNov 16, 2012 3:10 am - Is your fireplace boring? It’s probably the focal point of your room, and it should make a statement, in a good way. You can make some minor changes to a standard firepl...
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Thanks for support of volleyball teamNov 16, 2012 3:05 am - Thanks for support of volleyball team As a member of the Glenbard West girl’s volleyball team, I would just like to take a moment to thank everyone who came to our ...
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‘Fiscal cliff’ may hit home — and homeownersNov 16, 2012 4:30 pm - WASHINGTON — With the House and Senate back on Capitol Hill for the lame-duck session, preliminary negotiations aimed at keeping the country from careening off the “fisc...
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Girls bowling / Scouting NorthwestNov 16, 2012 11:14 pm - Leyden coach Chris Aylward says he hopes his team can “continue with our success from last year.” With his returning cast of stellar bowlers, that shouldn’t be a problem...