All Stories from July 11, 2013 (Change date)
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Songs from a scene: The evolution of LBCJul 11, 2013 6:00 am - Anyone who has spent any amount of time with me in the last 15 years knows I have a special place in my heart for Lucky Boys Confusion. I graduated from college and sta...
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Shishito peppers: From hipster menus to your grillJul 11, 2013 6:00 am - Never had shishito peppers? You need to track them down. Right now. First, a primer, then I’ll explain why. Shishito peppers are small, thin Japanese peppers. They look ...
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Is this family Bible dated 1913 worth much beyond any sentimental value?Jul 11, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I am sending you photographs of my grandmother’s Bible that is dated Nov. 12, 1913. Is there a market for this? Thank you. A. This is a charming Bible with embossed c...
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Kane County may enter dirt business at Settlers HillJul 11, 2013 5:30 am - A new report shows Kane County's plan to redevelop part of the old Settlers Hill landfill into a cross country facility will be a much dirtier task than officials expect...
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Batavia, ComEd inspect thousands of utility poles for rotJul 11, 2013 5:30 am - It may seem a little strange, but don't be alarmed if you see people hitting wooden utility poles with a hammer this month and next. It's happening in Batavia and might ...
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Behold, the lowly utility poleJul 11, 2013 5:30 am - Ah, the ubiquitous wooden utility pole. They get taken for granted, until a storm or a car knocks one down. Of what are they made? What do they cost? How long do they la...
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Cary residents have their say about floodingJul 11, 2013 5:30 am - Residents implore board for assistance
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Rabbits rule since crows vanished from neighborhoodJul 11, 2013 5:30 am - Every night, I pull into my garage knowing they'll be waiting in my backyard. At least one, maybe a half dozen. Fearless, brazen, they know they can do whatever they wan...
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Schaumburg native making waves on the DJ sceneJul 11, 2013 5:30 am - All eyes are on Sahaj Shah, who peers back at the crowd through his trademark black-rimmed glasses. The turntables start to rotate and the Schaumburg native transforms ...
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Artful decor from recycled paperJul 11, 2013 5:29 am - Many of us dispatch our used paper to a bin, the first step on the way to Recycle Land. These household accumulations of paper and cardboard are just one more thing to g...