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Social isolation likely to be more pronounced this winterJan 03, 2021 5:30 am - I might become a hermit. It's an idea that just popped into my head. Actually I think am becoming a hermit. It's true. Others have lived in isolation or relative isolat...
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Should foundation vents be closed to save heat?Jan 03, 2021 5:00 am - Q: Our downstairs family room never gets as warm as the rest of the house. This room is side by side with the walk-in sub-area, and we're wondering if we should close th...
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Rozner: Losing a winning formula for BearsJan 03, 2021 12:00 am - You have to wonder how close Bears ownership came to firing Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy and Mitch Trubisky a month ago. Of course, George McCaskey will never admit it now. That...
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What a president-elect must deal withJan 03, 2021 12:00 am - Joe Biden won't become President of the United States for a few weeks yet, but it's fair to say he's already feeling the pressures of the office. I think being president...
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Remaining confident in the face of great personal lossesJan 03, 2021 12:00 am - As the dawn of a new year approaches, I suspect that most of us will be glad to put 2020 in our rear view mirrors. I know I will. What began with an absurd television pr...
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Hub Arkush: Bears show that they're not that bad but nowhere near good enoughJan 03, 2021 12:00 am - CHICAGO - Does anyone out there beside me remember Stealers Wheel? I ask about the one-hit wonders of the '70s because after the Bears' 35-16 loss to the Green Bay Packe...
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Condominiums are spoke on real estate cycleJan 02, 2021 6:00 am - Q: When was the first condominium created in Illinois? A: The Illinois Condominium Property Act was adopted in 1962 and was effective July 1, 1963. It is my understandi...
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Backup electrical protection options for use in power outagesJan 02, 2021 5:00 am - Q: We often have electric power outages. My budget is too limited for a whole-house generator. What is a good option to at least keep the gas furnace blower running duri...
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Baseball Way Back: In life and baseball, father-son bond strong between the StottlemyresJan 02, 2021 12:00 am - Former major league pitcher Todd Stottlemyre's relationship with his dad went far beyond fathers and sons playing catch. Mel Stottlemyre, a pennant-winning pitcher with ...
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Hub Arkush: It's up to Bears to save the seasonJan 02, 2021 12:00 am - What can I tell you about this one you don't already know? Both clubs need it, but the Bears need it more. This is the 200th regular season meeting between the two, with...