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Batavia record shop ahead of the curve in vinyl comebackMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - To hear music industry analysts tell it, one would think that vinyl records have made some sort of dramatic comeback in just the past year or so. Those of us in the Tri-...
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Arlington Heights troupe alumni are Jeff nomineesMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Last December, Setting the Stage celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing opportunities for children to experience all aspects of musical theater, including acting, ...
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Algonquin Commons' makeover winners get a new lookMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Algonquin Commons was home to complete makeovers for four lucky winners this month, just in time for new summer wardrobes. As part of a Facebook contest hosted by the ma...
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Imrem: No surprise this year isn't last year for Chicago CubsMay 14, 2017 5:01 pm - Those sirens blaring in the background represent concern over the Chicago Cubs. Yes, even though the champagne is barely dry and the confetti barely swept. Actually, may...
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It turns out your mean boss is secretly miserableMay 14, 2017 7:16 am - When we talk about someone being on a "power trip," the idea behind it is the abuse they're throwing around somehow makes them feel good. The boss who hands out extra wo...
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Teenager's job search can help build adult skillsMay 14, 2017 7:16 am - Q: My 17-year-old son is looking for an evening and weekend job. He's polite, well spoken and clean-cut. But when he goes into places that are advertising, managers just...
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The company messed up your FSA deductions. Who pays?May 14, 2017 7:12 am - Q: I just discovered that my employer failed to deduct my 2016 flexible spending account contributions from my paycheck. The employer had enrolled me, so I was still abl...
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Summer movies play it safe with sequels, prequels and remakesMay 14, 2017 7:00 am - Every summer comes with a glut of what Hollywood studios judge to be commercially “safe” projects, including remakes, sequels, prequels, plus features based on TV shows,...
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Several solutions suggested for flooded backyardMay 14, 2017 6:00 am - Editor's note: Late last year, one of the Daily Herald's syndicated services stopped distributing Henri de Marni's home repair column. However, following a deal directly...
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Rozner: Meet the new Bulls, same as the old BullsMay 14, 2017 1:00 am - How fitting it was that the NBA Draft Combine was in Chicago, giving Chicago Bulls executives an opportunity to get up close and personal with younger and more athletic ...