All Stories from July 12, 2014 (Change date)
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Screening out the curiousJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We have a little porch just off the living room of our new house. The trouble is, this is a new development, and the neighbors' houses are really close. We put in two...
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Seven sure signs it's time to remodelJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - When it comes to diving into a home remodeling project, homeowners take their time. Often, a long, long time. Procrastination seems to come with the territory. Of some 7...
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Mobile apps offer last-minute travel dealsJul 12, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK — While new technology and mobile applications have made old-fashion road trips easier, the thrill of spontaneity and surprise still remains. If travelers are f...
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Book notes: Chris Bohjalian stops at Naperville's Anderson'sJul 12, 2014 5:45 am - • Meet mystery writer Lori Rader-Day as she discusses and signs copies of her debut thriller, “The Black Hour,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Cook Park Library, 413 N. ...
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DVD previews: 'Rio2,' 'Under the Skin'Jul 12, 2014 5:30 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, July 15: “Rio 2” (G, 101 minutes, Fox): Like the first movie, “Rio 2” looks great with vibrant colors and lovely animation ...
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On the road: Folk Festival brings the tunes to WoodstockJul 12, 2014 5:30 am - Chicago Ancient Chinese secret for a day of summer fun Have your family immersed in another culture at Chicago's Chinatown Summer Fair. The neighborhood festiv...
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Scary carnival ride prompts a warningJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - This summer has been one of risks and adventures for my 8-year-old son. Between Six Flags and Wisconsin Dells, he has challenged himself to try daring water slides, dive...
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The SoapboxJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - Now that's standing tall: Fans who saw Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury play the Chicago Sky at Allstate Arena Friday no doubt were impressed by the 6-foot-8...
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Page 1 story on fireflies brightened the dayJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - Every morning I pull my Daily Herald out of its wrapper and peruse the headlines about violence, corrupt politicians, calamity and evil. Thank you for making the lead ar...
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Tablets for all students unfair to taxpayersJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - This is a follow-up to a letter in the Your Views section regarding the purchase of 4,000 electronic devices for Elgin Area School District U-46. I agree that this shoul...