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Feder: Ousted by WGN, Cochran thanks listeners for years of supportDec 22, 2019 12:00 am - Steve Cochran didn't know until after he got off the air Friday that it was his last show on WGN 720-AM. So he wasn't able to thank his loyal listeners - until now. "The...
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Nagy has himself a bad night in Chicago Bears home finaleDec 21, 2019 11:00 pm - For all the buildup to the first family reunion between coaches Matt Nagy and Andy Reid, quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Patrick Mahomes and the Fuller brothers, once th...
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Law now requires contractors to be paid more promptlyDec 21, 2019 6:00 am - Q: Our association tries to standardize contractor agreements through the use of a contract rider. One of the issues we address in a rider is the retainage from each con...
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Disgusting and decadent, 'Hannibal' is Widescreen's favorite TV show of the decadeDec 21, 2019 6:00 am - A lot of writers this month have tried or are going to try to name the best TV show of the past decade. None, it's safe to say, have seen all of the thousands of shows f...
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Grief: Hold on to Christmas memories of those who are no longer hereDec 21, 2019 5:00 am - Well, here we are at Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, all in the same week. These holidays are packed with memories and traditions, so I am preparing, as always. It's a com...
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Inspection report not a repair list for sellersDec 21, 2019 5:00 am - Q: We hired a home inspector to evaluate the home we're buying, but now we're wondering if it was worth the money. The inspector provided a long list of problems, but wh...
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Constable: State trooper who sacrificed himself will still be with his family for holidaysDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - This Christmas at Disney World, with all its thrills and spectacles, will fall short of the simple joy of last Christmas at home in Antioch. “Last Christmas, Jerry was j...
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Facts Matter: Bugs in Christmas tree not a widespread problemDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - A photo that has been shared on social media over the past few years shows a praying mantis egg case on an evergreen tree branch and claims the insects are commonly foun...
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Why administrative costs add millions to public safety pensionsDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - The Illinois Teachers' Retirement System spent $77 on administrative costs last year for every educator and retiree participating in the pension program. But that was th...
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For a game that doesn't matter, there's a lot at stake for Bears, TrubiskyDec 20, 2019 11:00 pm - There are only a few things that are certain about the Bears' meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs in prime time Sunday night. In spite of the fact that their matchup rea...