All Stories from May 26, 2013 (Change date)
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Sequester hitting needy the hardestMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - We need to contact our federal senators and representatives to protest this ridiculous reduction to the families with the most need. The sequester hits some Illinois fam...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Dreaming of a natural retreatMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Our backyard is the reason we bought our house. It backs up to a meditation meadow that provides a sense of peace and opportunities to observe wildlife in the middle of ...
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Jersey shore readies for first post-Sandy summerMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches, even if some are a little thinner this year. The smell of funnel cakes, french fries and...
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The invisible lawmakersMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, an...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Kitchen window viewMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - As a mother of two young children, I spend a good deal of time standing at my kitchen sink doing dishes while staring out the window into my backyard. While we might liv...
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A sacrifice forever rememberedMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Tomorrow, we remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our great nation. Sadly, many will give no thought to those sacrifices or to ...
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Editorial: The thing you must do: rememberMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Maybe you’ll drive to Grandma’s house. Maybe you’ll watch a parade. Maybe you’ll host a cookout. Maybe you’ll spend a few hours at the opening of the local swimming pool...
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Maybe lawmakers should be sued for lack of serviceMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Recently, the lawsuit Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson resulted in a decision that a homeowner could withhold their assessment payments if they were ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Need more colorMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - We spend so much time in our yard, a nice makeover will be a wish come true. I have tried my best to make it great but something is missing still and any help from profe...
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Chicagoans are pioneers when it comes to outdoor cookingMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - The residents of Chicago's suburbs have always loved spending as much time as possible outdoors during the warm weather months, probably as a result of all the time they...