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Racing thrills won hearts at downstate trackJan 05, 2020 5:00 am - Looking to add a little excitement to your life in the new year? How about owning your own drag strip? The Central Illinois Dragway is in need of a new owner and up for ...
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What to do when a window won't stop leakingJan 05, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last winter, one of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We've tried caulking and have even installed an awning over the window: all to no avail. Each time...
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Moving on after running out an obsessive life clockJan 05, 2020 12:00 am - On Dec. 29, I became one day older than my mother on the day she died. I did not go to bed until I could say this out loud. At the stroke of midnight, I turned to my hus...
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Playing the numbers with gun cultureJan 05, 2020 12:00 am - In Texas, where life is cheap, and so are the senators, a plucky church security force member raised his gun in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, and s...
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When living with grief, avoid negative and difficult peopleJan 04, 2020 5:00 am - In grief, we are vulnerable. We are trying to figure out how to manage without our beloved spouse, parent or friend. So it is important to avoid complaining or negative ...
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Get moving in the right direction for 2020Jan 04, 2020 5:00 am - As the new year gets under way, it's a great time to reflect on the past 12 months while also looking ahead to 2020. For many, the new year brings new hope, new priorit...
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How much can a board increase assessments?Jan 04, 2020 5:00 am - Q: The year 2020 assessment notices were distributed to the owners of our association in December. The annual assessment for my unit increased about 11%. By how much can...
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How to heat a home efficientlyJan 04, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Should I use an electric resistance system to heat my house? A: In general, electric resistance systems are expensive to use for heating a house. This is why most hom...
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Facts Matter: Cop's claim he was insulted goes viral. He made it up.Jan 04, 2020 12:00 am - Herington, Kansas, Police Chief Brian Hornaday last week admitted one of his officers made up a story about a McDonald's employee serving coffee that had "(expletive) pi...
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Constable: After decades of abstinence, I gave pot a tryJan 04, 2020 12:00 am - As a teen who played high school baseball, basketball and football, I didn't want to run afoul of the rules. Coaches were tolerant of players who imbibed in Pabst Blue R...