All Stories from July 26, 2014 (Change date)
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New Naperville humane director loves 'seeing the animals go home'Jul 26, 2014 7:00 am - The Naperville Area Humane Society is preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary next month with the dedication of a sculpture near the Riverwalk. And as it's marking t...
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Off-the-field headlines rarely pretty for ThomasJul 26, 2014 7:15 pm - Over 19 major-league seasons, the first 16 spent with the White Sox, Frank Thomas made the decidedly difficult art of hitting baseballs look laughably easy. And he was r...
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Microsoft's latest earnings totally explain its mega-layoffsJul 26, 2014 6:55 am - Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella may not have addressed the massive round of layoffs the tech giant is planning to finish by the end of the year in the company's ...
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Book notes: Meet 'Twilight' screenwriter Chris Weitz in NapervilleJul 26, 2014 6:30 am - • "Going Somewhere" author Brian Benson discusses his book at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or th...
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Teen craft nights boost creativity, family tiesJul 27, 2014 7:24 am - A few months ago, I launched a diabolical plan to entice my teenage daughters to spend more time with me, and to semi-shelter them from the maddening world. I started a...
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How to avoid thunderstorm asthmaJul 26, 2014 6:15 am - As the grass pollen season retreats, weeds make their advance, providing more fodder for thunderstorm asthma. Molds are a consistent problem even through November, espec...
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The best backyard lighting schemes start with a planJul 27, 2014 7:24 am - Outdoor living spaces require lighting for functionality and safety. Most homeowners, though, arrive at a lighting showroom with a longer shopping list and bigger dreams...
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Why summer thunderstorms can trigger asthma attacksJul 27, 2014 7:24 am - Allergy sufferers often wish for rain, hoping it will wash away all the pollens and molds that stuff up their noses. While rain can indeed provide relief, a violent thun...
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Too much space? Divide to conquerJul 27, 2014 7:24 am - Q. Our great room really lives up to the name — it's nearly 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. There's a large fireplace on one long wall; the other is all windows. How shou...
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Get paid for posts? Social networking's new twistJul 27, 2014 8:06 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook and most other social networks are built on the premise that just about everything should be shared — except the money those posts produce. At l...