All Stories from April 19, 2014 (Change date)
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Tracing communist history in Budapest's landscapeApr 19, 2014 5:30 am - BUDAPEST, Hungary — The toppling of statues and monuments during times of political upheaval has been a well-documented act in Eastern and Central European history. Amon...
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On the road: Fly a kite along Lake MichiganApr 19, 2014 5:30 am - Chicago Jazz hands It's the 10th anniversary celebration of the Contempo Double Bill, which puts the work of top inspired women in music from around the world ...
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Improved access to vaccines neededApr 19, 2014 5:01 am - On Jan. 1 Illinois began requiring all seventh and 12th grade students to receive a meningococcal vaccination. This necessitates adding it to the current list of vaccine...
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Bring alternatives to Obamacare out of hidingApr 19, 2014 5:01 am - In reference to the April 4 cartoon on your Opinion page about never finding the GOP alternative to Obamacare, I know where you can find it! It is locked up in Harry Rei...
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'Diaper derbies' serve only the parentsApr 19, 2014 5:01 am - I am just an old grandma, but I personally fail to see the sense in subjecting tiny crawling infants to those "diaper derbies." The little 10½-month-old girl in last wee...
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Political right is wrong on wagesApr 19, 2014 5:01 am - Many, many years ago I was a high school student and got a summer job at a chain store selling women's apparel. My wage was 35 cents an hour. A postage stamp cost 3 cent...
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More taxes will weigh on job creationApr 19, 2014 5:01 am - Springfield Democrats are taking advantage of veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate. At a time when 570,000 Illinoisans are out of work and our No. 1 priority sh...
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Weekend picks: Michael Yo brings the laughs to ImprovApr 19, 2014 5:00 am - Comedy mess: If you love comedian Michael Yo from “Chelsea Lately” or “E! News,” then grab a ticket to his “Hot Mess Comedy Tour” this weekend at The Improv Comedy S...
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DVD previews: 'Bettie Page,' 'Barefoot'Apr 19, 2014 5:00 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, April 22: “Bettie Page Reveals All” (R, 90 minutes, Music Box Films): There's plenty of cheesecake in this documentary port...
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The SoapboxApr 19, 2014 5:00 am - A joyful 'ribbit': Is there anything more serene than the sound of frogs in wetlands? Thanks to biologists from Lake County Forest Preserve District and Lincoln Par...