All Stories from January 26, 2013 (Change date)
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Illinois marriage law ignores civil rightsJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - I am a fifth-grade teacher. Teaching about the foundation of our government is part of my job. Every year when I teach about the Declaration of Independence, students qu...
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Five hottest decorating looks for 2013Jan 26, 2013 4:00 am - My favorite part of going to the home-furnishings markets is previewing the hottest trends in interior decorating. One of my favorite trend-makers to watch is Holly Blal...
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Allergy keeps him from getting flu shotJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - You stated in your recent editorial that I could be a “hero” if I had a flu shot. Are you implying that I am not doing my part if I do not get the shot? I cannot get the...
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Gay-rights movement goes too farJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - It seems that in my latter lifetime many of the so called “movements” in our country were started by minority groups with loud voices and sometimes legitimate reason. Fo...
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Golden retrievers key to lifetime dog cancer studyJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - LOS ANGELES — When Jay Mesinger heard about a study seeking golden retrievers to help fight canine cancer, he immediately signed up 2-year-old Louie. He and his wife kn...
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Small acts help solve big problemsJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - Serving our communities in Springfield as a new state representative is a tremendous honor, and a responsibility I take very seriously. There are no quick fixes to the c...
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Low wiring to the garage can be dangerousJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - Q. The sale of my home recently fell through because the home inspector’s report stated, “the electric service to the garage was too low.” No other explanation came with...
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Guns don’t shoot by themeselvesJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - Since the beginning of time, no club, stone ax, spear, arrow, sword, musket, revolver, handgun, rifle, shotgun, or assault weapon has ever activated itself to kill. It i...
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Put some sparkle into your house during the dark monthsJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - The days are gray and dreary, the holidays are history and those festive seasonal decorations that gave our interiors warmth and sparkle last month are now back in stora...
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Illegal immigrants should not driveJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - I am outraged. Every citizen taxpayer in the state of Illinois should be outraged at our legislators for passing a law allowing illegal aliens to obtain a driver’s licen...