Columns
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Constable: Twins vying for Miss Illinois Teen title that only one can winMay 24, 2022 5:00 am - Mount Prospect twins Jeneva and Nicole Mercado have been close during their 18 years together. Jenny and Nicole were born just two minutes apart. They were in the same c...
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Feder: Editor Karen Hawkins leaving Chicago ReaderMay 24, 2022 1:00 am - Now that the transition of the Chicago Reader to nonprofit ownership has been finalized under the Reader Institute for Community Journalism, there's a change in editoria...
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Feder: Chicago radio ratings show V103 on top againMay 24, 2022 1:00 am - WVAZ 102.7-FM increased its audience share in April and marked its 72nd ratings victory since the iHeartMedia R&B station signed on in 1988, Robert Feder reports. Nielse...
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Nothing but good memories for Vince India at The Glen ClubMay 24, 2022 1:00 am - How difficult is it to get on the PGA Tour? Just ask Vince India or Brad Hopfinger. They grew up in the Chicago suburbs, were stars at the University of Iowa together an...
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COVID is coming backMay 24, 2022 1:00 am - Shh. It's bad enough that the economy is falling apart. Don't tell anyone, but COVID is coming back. I've been spending too much time in doctors' offices, where they sti...
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What will NTSB consider when it probes tragic Clarendon Hills Metra crash?May 23, 2022 5:30 am - Illinois railway crossing collisions rose by 25% last year, with 125 recorded in 2021, the highest tally in six years, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. ...
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Suburban Mosaic: Former Reflejos editor was 'terrific team member'May 23, 2022 5:30 am - “One lives in the hope of becoming a memory.” — Antonio Porchia, 19th century Italian poet. I chose to begin today's column with this quote to recognize the passing of M...
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Why does this Bears rebuilding plan feel like déjà vu all over again?May 23, 2022 1:00 am - The last time the Bears found themselves in a spot like this was 18 years ago. Just two seasons removed from being the NFL coach of the year, Dick Jauron was fired by ge...
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Good News Sunday: Engineer from Elk Grove Village to be part of Indy pit crew this monthMay 22, 2022 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: Engineer from Elk Grove Village to be part of Indy pit crew this month
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Water heater rarely used in vacation homeMay 22, 2022 6:00 am - Q: My vacation home stays vacant for months at a time. Whenever I return, the hot water has a strong sulfur smell, like rotten eggs. What could be causing this problem, ...