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Biden's heartfelt appeal for unity likely to be unavailingJan 26, 2021 12:00 am - "We must end this uncivil war," Joe Biden proclaimed shortly after he became the 46th president last Wednesday. Hours earlier, in his last moments as the 45th president,...
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Hub Arkush: Trading for star QB doesn't guarantee success ... as Bears already knowJan 26, 2021 12:00 am - There have been huge quarterback trades before. First ballot Hall of Famers like Joe Montana, John Elway and Brett Favre were dealt. Jim Plunkett, Carson Palmer, Jeff Ge...
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What's in Metra's new train cars, and when they'll debutJan 25, 2021 4:30 am - Yes to outlets on trains, so no more worries about your phone dying. No to flip seats. And, yes to video screens with PSAs. Metra directors took a huge step toward upgra...
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Idealists, idealism and the compromise idealJan 25, 2021 12:00 am - At first glance, the words "idealism" and "idealist" seem almost synonymous, yet I believe they are polar opposites in meaning and substance. As humans, we all have ide...
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Taking a look at the most important things the IHSA board will need to address WednesdayJan 25, 2021 12:00 am - The Illinois High School Association's board of directors meets Wednesday, and it will be the most significant decision-making session since the pandemic hit a year ago....
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Feder: Rebranded 'NewsNation' moving Joe Donlon to solo news hour at 6 p.m.Jan 25, 2021 12:00 am - After five months as co-anchor of NewsNation, the signature prime-time newscast on WGN America, Joe Donlon is being reassigned as solo anchor of a one-hour news show at ...
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Nagy puts his trust in Desai. Is that reason to celebrate or to panic?Jan 25, 2021 12:00 am - Are the Bears just a few wise moves away from being as legitimate a contender as they were in 2018? Or are they in a potentially fatal slump that is threatening to spin ...
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Buyer regrets not having home inspectionJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We purchased a house two years ago but never had a home inspection. Since then, we've discovered a number of problems that were not disclosed by the sellers. Part of ...
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More research needed on 'super foods'Jan 24, 2021 6:00 am - There have been claims that resistant starch is a “super food,” offering many health benefits. Some claims have reasonable medical research to support them, while other ...
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Bears future at tight end looks promisingJan 24, 2021 12:00 am - After the 2019 season, the Bears placed more priority on improving the tight end position than any other spot. They made Jimmy Graham the first veteran tight end to sign...