Columns
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Why the loon's iconic call says so muchFeb 17, 2020 5:00 am - "That's it!" I exclaimed, tossing the remote control on the couch. "One more misplaced loon and I'm going to ..." - well, write an article. The straw that broke the cam...
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Where the sidewalk ends might be far from your Metra station, study findsFeb 17, 2020 4:30 am - So you've found that suburban dream home: four bedrooms, a big lot, granite countertops and - ta-da - "walk to Metra," the advertisement says. Better walk the walk befor...
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Rozner: Spencer Dinwiddie has vision on, off courtFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - Spencer Dinwiddie was having himself a pretty good time Saturday morning. As he met the press on All-Star Media Day, he was engaged and affable, having fun with his fell...
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Feder: Cubs TV broadcasts get additional home on HuluFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - There's still no deal with Comcast Xfinity, but Marquee Sports Network has signed an agreement with the streaming service Hulu to carry the new television home of the Cu...
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Conant grad Engelbreit begins new phase in her lacrosse careerFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - After a stellar career in which she became one of the all time greats in Illinois Wesleyan's women's lacrosse history, Dani Engelbreit is giving back to her program. The...
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Feder: Larry Lujack, Dick Biondi rock into new Hall of FameFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - Chicago radio legends Larry Lujack and Dick Biondi have been named charter inductees in the Hall of Fame of the new Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 under constru...
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Meet Geneva's 2020 Hall of Fame classFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - An athletic director who helped oversee a highly successful run by several boys and girls varsity teams; a superb 2-way football player from the 1975 squad that advanced...
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Auto Show revved up electric cars; lawmakers can accelerate marketFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - If you've ever been to the Chicago Auto Show, odds are you would tell your friends it's a lot of fun. Shiny new car models are everywhere with manufacturers showing off ...
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Level by level, Strawflower renovation brings changes to downtown GenevaFeb 16, 2020 6:20 am - The "renovation sale" and "for sale" signs in the display windows at Strawflower Shop & Rug Merchant may confuse passersby. Still, they represent precisely what owners M...
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Homeowner worried about fragile roof tilesFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My new home is being built, and the contractor recommends a tile roof. Tile roofing seems great as far as appearance, longevity and fire resistance, but I'm concerned...