All Stories from August 16, 2024 (Change date)
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Boys golf season preview: Scouting Cook and Lake CountyAug 16, 2024 8:58 am - It's going to take a tough act to match how the 2023 boys golf season ended with Conant's Nicolas Simon winning the Class 3A state championship by one stroke, and Marmion...
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Book Review: Nate Silver makes a compelling case for taking more risks in ‘On the Edge’Aug 16, 2024 8:32 am - In “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything,” Nate Silver compellingly theorizes that humans are in general too risk averse, and that those who can discerningly fight that impulse often benefit greatly in life.
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Boys golf season preview: Scouting DuPage County and FoxAug 16, 2024 8:16 am - It's going to take a tough act to match how the 2023 boys golf season ended with Conant's Nicolas Simon winning the Class 3A state championship by one stroke, and Marmion...
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Crafty and versatile cottage cheese: The protein-packed powerhouse you’re missing out onAug 16, 2024 7:48 am - Cottage cheese is like the unsung hero of the dairy aisle — unassuming yet packed with benefits that make it worth adding to your daily diet.
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How to grill steak for the best flavor and texture, no matter the cutAug 16, 2024 7:48 am - Grilling, at first glance, can seem like an imprecise science: an open flame, a slab of meat and hope for the best. But given the high-quality grills and the quality (and price) of the meat available to cook, there’s never been a better argument for learning the nuance of the method.
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2024 season preview: Scouting the Central Suburban LeagueAug 16, 2024 7:30 am - North Division Highland Park Last season: 7-4 Coach: Anthony Kopp Worth noting: The Giants returned to playoffs last season for the first time in six sea...
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Hurricane Ernesto barrels toward Bermuda as wealthy British territory preps for stormAug 16, 2024 6:17 am - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Ernesto charged toward Bermuda on Friday as officials on the tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean prepared to open shelters a...
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Harris aims to blunt Trump's economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costsAug 16, 2024 6:11 am - Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a broad set of economic proposals that would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living for Americans, aiming to address the financial concerns that are at the top of the mind for voters and that Republican Donald Trump is trying to lay at her doorstep.
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Two things to remember heading into prep football seasonAug 16, 2024 6:00 am - Our countdown to the season opener for prep football marches on. With two weeks to go, we’re reminding you of two things to keep in mind as we enter the home stretch.
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Sister-in-law’s attacks on day care hit too close to homeAug 16, 2024 6:00 am - Stay-at-home sister-in-law constantly trashes people who have their children raised with strangers in day care, even though she knows her relative is one of them. Carolyn Hax says maybe SIL is just trying to make herself feel better.