All Stories from August 23, 2014 (Change date)
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Niche, mainstream sellers carry kale into beautyAug 23, 2014 6:15 am - NEW YORK - Kale has crept out of salads and juicers into beauty products from niche and mainstream sellers. The leafy superfood that many love and others love to hate ca...
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When windows dare to go bareAug 23, 2014 6:00 am - Q. Our living room is two stories high, with windows up to the ceiling. We like the light, but we're in a new development and feel overexposed to our neighbors. Is it OK...
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Weekend picks: Keb' Mo', G-Love play the ArcadaAug 23, 2014 6:00 am - Blues for you: Celebrated blues musician Keb' Mo' shares a concert bill with G-Love and Special Sauce on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles...
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DVD previews: 'Belle,' 'Blended'Aug 23, 2014 6:00 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Aug. 26: "Belle" (PG, 104 minutes, Fox): Set in 1769, "Belle" announces its intentions straightaway with a heartfelt reunio...
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Three positive signs in Bears' lopsided loss to SeahawksAug 23, 2014 5:45 am - SEATTLE − If you're looking for bright spots in the Chicago Bears' 34-6 loss Friday night to the Seattle Seahawks, it's possible to find a few, but probably not without...
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On the road: Chicago's massive Artopia Fest fetes art, music, cultureAug 23, 2014 5:45 am - Chicago Eat, drink and loosen your belt You'll be reciting Polish like a pro after an hour or two at the Taste of Polonia, the largest Polish festival in the United Sta...
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Kathy Griffin to Minaj: I want a booty challengeAug 23, 2014 5:30 am - NEW YORK - While most people are inviting friends to complete the ice bucket challenge, Kathy Griffin has another proposal for Nicki Minaj: a booty challenge. The 53-yea...
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Policy should govern the bidding processAug 23, 2014 5:14 am - Q. Is it necessary for a board to obtain multiple bids for every project? A. A board should establish a policy that describes the types of projects and/or dollar amounts...
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Where's the patriotism of corporate leaders?Aug 23, 2014 5:01 am - Citizens, 100 years ago the only people who paid income tax were the very rich and the most they paid was 8 percent. As a result, the majority of the people who worked f...
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Saying 'bless you' an act of kindnessAug 23, 2014 5:01 am - I'm very concerned for this young girl in Tennessee who got sent to the principal's office at her school for just saying "bless you" when someone sneezed. I feel that th...