All Stories from February 2, 2013 (Change date)
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Prospect Heights woman tries her hand at 'sit-down' comedyFeb 02, 2013 5:00 am - Growing up in a house occupied by punsters and filled with laughter, it's not surprising that Robin Riebman chose to pursue a career as a comedian. What's surprising is ...
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'Me Before You' will move reader to tearsFeb 02, 2013 5:00 am - There are books that you cannot put down. There are also books where you become so invested in the characters, you force yourself to stop reading to prolong the experien...
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Ann Taylor designer is a fan of all-day dressingFeb 02, 2013 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Day-to-night dressing doesn't quite cover it for most people. It's more like sunrise to bedtime, and the clothes need to be appropriate and comfortable for th...
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Using a HECM reverse mortgage as an insurance policyFeb 02, 2013 4:38 am - Q. Can seniors insure themselves against running out of money? A. If they have significant equity in a home they occupy as their principal residence, the answer is “yes,...
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Fiscal cliff deal benefits furnace buyersFeb 02, 2013 4:37 am - The recent fiscal cliff crisis in Washington, D.C., actually brought some welcome news to homeowners who upgraded their furnaces in 2012 or who plan to make that improve...
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Readers help solve other writers’ problemsFeb 02, 2013 4:30 am - All of today’s items are from readers in response to questions previously published in the column. Joint mortgage problem Q. In today#146;s column there was an i...
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Get up early to see the groundhogFeb 02, 2013 4:30 am - Groundhog Day, which falls every year on Feb. 2, will be celebrated this weekend in a few locations in the Chicago area, with the biggest event taking place in Woodstock...
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Sufi Trail explores Islamic mysticism landmarksFeb 02, 2013 4:06 am - BIRZEIT, West Bank — For most tourists, iconic religious landmarks like the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall and the Church of the Nativity are an important part of an...
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Animal shelters the real winners of ‘Puppy Bowl’Feb 02, 2013 4:03 am - LOS ANGELES — There will be a winner and a loser every Super Bowl Sunday. But at the “Puppy Bowl,” it’s always a win for animal shelters. The show provides national expo...
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Metra raises are unjustifiableFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - I applaud your excellent editorial laying out the unfairness of awarding exorbitant wage increases, while asking people to pay 30 percent more to ride Metra. But what is...