All Stories from August 31, 2013 (Change date)
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Exploring sights and sounds of Paris’ ChinatownSep 02, 2013 8:19 am - PARIS — Ask a Parisian about the city’s Chinatown and you’re likely to get an answer that’s uncharacteristically reticent. “It’s not exactly where I’d bring someone,” na...
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The SoapboxAug 31, 2013 5:00 am - Rudeness at its worst: Sad note the other day about a mother dreading the start of school because she has to get her disabled child on a bus. That’s not the sad part. Sh...
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Wise boating averts tragedy, suitsAug 31, 2013 5:00 am - Reading the Borcia family is suing the Chain O’ Lakes Waterway Agency, Springbrook Marina, the boat’s driver and passenger prompted my response. I have owned and safely...
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Role of ALEC soft-pedaled in editorialAug 31, 2013 4:40 am - Role of ALEC soft-pedaled in editorial Your Aug. 25 editorial objects to Senator Durbin’s attempt to clarify and publicize the American Legislative Exchange Council...
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DuPage’s interesting take on ethicsAug 31, 2013 4:40 am - DuPage’s interesting take on ethics Thank goodness DuPage residents have diligent public interest watchdogs like DuPage County Board member John Curran, chairman of...
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Big plays, turnovers sink Maine WestAug 31, 2013 7:07 pm - Big offensive plays and turnovers were the difference for Urban Prep in a 30-24 victory over host Maine West in nonconference play Saturday afternoon. Three of the four...
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Somehow, it adds up in Conant’s favorAug 31, 2013 11:06 pm - What do 4 interceptions and 12 penalties for 146 yards add up to? How about Conant 28, Lake Park 14 in Saturday’s season opener for both. Guess which team had the four m...
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Glenbrook South stands tall in triumph over ProspectAug 31, 2013 11:48 pm - Prospect’s football team found itself with a tall order on Saturday night at Glenbrook South. Literally. Making his first start for the Titans’ varsity, 6-foot-6 junior ...
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Smith, Schaumburg prove their pointAug 31, 2013 9:34 pm - Mother Nature may have proved a point Friday night, but Saturday it was Stacey Smith who had something to prove. The Schaumburg senior signal-caller carved up the New T...
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Soap-dispenser options for a bathroomAug 31, 2013 1:05 am - Q. You seem to make tricky plumbing questions easy to understand, so I’m hoping for some good news. I’m removing my old bathroom vanity, countertop and sink to gain a li...