Columns
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Feder: ABC 7's Bob Petty recalled as trailblazing journalistFeb 19, 2020 12:00 am - Colleagues are remembering Bob Petty as a pioneering African-American news anchor, reporter and public-affairs host at ABC-owned WLS-Channel 7 for more than three decade...
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Feder: WGN to air Chicago Fire soccer broadcastsFeb 19, 2020 12:00 am - WGN-Channel 9 is getting back into the play-by-play sports business after all, Robert Feder writes. The Nexstar Media Group station today announced a multiyear agreement...
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Gabutto Burger to open this spring on Randall Road in ElginFeb 18, 2020 5:00 am - Burgers with a Japanese twist are coming soon to the Randall Road corridor. Gabutto Burger, which will serve up Japanese-style fast food in a fun atmosphere, is expected...
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Constable: How two Waukegan brothers went from 'undocumented' to the Ivy LeagueFeb 18, 2020 4:30 am - As Ivy League graduates with the “golden tickets” of great jobs, unlimited potential and the passion to help others, Waukegan brothers Irvin and Topiltzin Gomez say they...
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Will we like Mike?Feb 18, 2020 12:00 am - In the seven presidential elections since 1992, the Republican presidential nominee has won the popular vote exactly once. The lone GOP candidate to receive a majority o...
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The four lawmen of the ApocalypseFeb 18, 2020 12:00 am - President Donald Trump is turning his base into hardcore civil libertarians and turning the left into brutal authoritarians. Although, to be fair, he's not doing it alon...
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Feder: Big 95.5 counting down 'Top 1,000 Country Songs of All Time'Feb 18, 2020 12:00 am - All this week on WEBG 95.5-FM they're counting down the "Top 1,000 Country Songs of All Time," Robert Feder writes. From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, the iHeartMedia country ...
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Feder: Chicago radio ratings: 93.9 Lite FM notches historic victoryFeb 18, 2020 12:00 am - WLIT 93.9-FM remained the most popular radio station in the Chicago area during January, according to Nielsen Audio figures released Tuesday, Robert Feder writes. It not...
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Name a family from the suburbs on 'Family Feud' Feb. 25. Answer: The BobeksFeb 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Growing up, the five Bobek siblings were immersed in their Polish heritage. Their parents spoke their native language in the home and they insisted each child learn the ...
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Weight management in grief: It's worth it to make it a priorityFeb 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Many people wish to lose weight, adopt more healthy eating habits or get more exercise. All good ideas but harder to do than having wishful thinking and good intentions....