Lifestyle Stories from August 13, 2016 (Change date)
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Simon Helberg gets 'Big Bang' out of actingAug 16, 2016 6:06 am - CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" made an instant star out of actor Simon Helberg, now famous for his deft characterization of nerdy Howard Wolowitz in 231 episodes (so far). S...
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Outstanding home-buying benefits offered to veteransAug 13, 2016 5:05 am - No one has better home-buying advantages than veterans of U.S. military services. When combined with historically low-rate benefits of current mortgages, today's veteran...
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Board vote, not approval of minutes, authorize actionAug 13, 2016 5:00 am - Q. The board of our association approved a very significant roof project at a board meeting, and the project is to begin in just a few weeks. However, the board meets qu...
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How to pay off a 30-year mortgage in 15 years - without being scammedAug 16, 2016 6:24 am - The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is far and away the best option for homeowners because of the low interest rate. All other things the same, including originations fees, ...
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Rant about living in a staged houseAug 13, 2016 5:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column and previous real estate agent, I thought I understood how the process would go when we put our house on the market this June. Lit...
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Palatine superhero, 10, has wish granted, helps defeat villainsAug 14, 2016 9:09 pm - The crown jewel - an item that gives strength to superheros - went missing, and 10-year-old Palatine resident, honorary police officer and certified superhero Yano Pourn...
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Itasca Family Day boosts community outreachAug 14, 2016 8:33 am - Itasca's Usher Park seemed to be hosting a family party. Music filled the air, food was plentiful and kids and parents enjoyed a Saturday together. But Itasca Family Day...
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Hundreds attend Project Backpack at Elgin Community CollegeAug 14, 2016 8:31 am - Elgin Community College's seventh annual Project Backpack Saturday added to its legacy of helping thousands of area students in need. More than 15,000 backpacks have bee...
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Gurnee library plans fundraiserAug 14, 2016 4:34 pm - Warren-Newport Public Library District hosts the first Dick Welton Memorial Ride motorcycle fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to noon from Fatman's Pizza Pub & Sports ...
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Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in 'Star Wars,' dies at 81Aug 16, 2016 6:06 am - LONDON - Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, achieving cult status and fans' adulation without showing his face or speaking any lines. T...
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