All Stories from April 6, 2013 (Change date)
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Gays miss out on full potential of lifeApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - I extend my condolences to the gay community. They have willingly distanced themselves from the genuine feelings of mercy and compassion that are generated through a uni...
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The SoapboxApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - Saplings in demand: The suburbs’ battle against the dreaded emerald ash borer continues to be an uphill one. As many infected ash trees are being removed, we’ve learn th...
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Dog owners argue police need training to avoid shootingsApr 06, 2013 4:48 am - DENVER — Scar was an 8-year-old bulldog mix who was fatally shot by a police officer pursuing a suspect, even though witnesses said he never left his yard and was not ba...
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Nice to see eyesore torn downApr 06, 2013 4:40 am - Nice to see eyesore torn down East Dundee residents have seen the long vacant old Ford dealership finally torn down. For over a decade the abandoned building sat al...
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Why trustees walked out of meetingApr 06, 2013 4:40 am - I would like to help set the record straight as to why three elected officials walked out of a Lombard village board meeting a few months ago. It was obvious to me that ...
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Fix up mom’s old house or just sell it as is?Apr 06, 2013 4:30 am - Q. I am hoping for some good advice regarding the sale of my mother’s home after her recent passing. My sister and I are now in the process of cleaning out 60 years of f...
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Reverse mortgages struggle to shake stigmaApr 06, 2013 4:27 am - Q. It seems to me that you are writing a lot about reverse mortgages recently. Is the subject really worth the time you are spending on it? A. I think so. I view the hom...
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Long-term contracts made by developer may be cancelledApr 06, 2013 4:17 am - Q. The developer of our condominium recently turned control of the association over to the owners. The board has been reviewing contracts entered into by the developer-c...
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Garages overflow from lack of organizationApr 06, 2013 4:00 am - In many homes, the garage has become a dumping ground for seasonal items, sports equipment, gardening supplies and much more, to the point where many families cannot eve...
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Time to banish garden debris and uncover rosesApr 06, 2013 1:00 am - Cold and snowy weather delayed work in the garden this year, but it is time to finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris. It is best to cut back peren...