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'Try That in a Small Town,' a country anthem on the state of our nationAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - Jason Aldean's controversial country hit "Try That in a Small Town" climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's all-genre singles chart last week. If you've been following the headl...
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Alarm goes out: Trump could winAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - In the past few days, we've seen a number of political analysts come to a momentous conclusion. Actually, two momentous conclusions. The first is that it is unlikely any...
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Good News Sunday: Street scene to evoke memories of a bygone era is taking shape in MundeleinAug 05, 2023 11:00 pm - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A Mundelein business owner is sharing hi...
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Linen shirts and jeans: Clothing styles now more casualAug 05, 2023 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Recently a friend asked me: "Did you ever think you'd be wearing linen shirts and jeans?" She meant every day, for almost every activity. So tru...
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Baseball Way Back: Trachsel looks back on historic moments with the CubsAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - The 1998 season featured a number of memorable moments not only for the Cubs, but for the game of baseball itself. And Steve Trachsel was a big part of it. Trachsel pit...
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Grammar Moses: Cannot I have your attention?Aug 05, 2023 1:00 am - Reader Gib Van Dyne always has an interesting take on English. "When contractions are 'uncontracted,' a word sequence results: You can't. You cannot. That shouldn't: Tha...
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Facts Matter: More than one judge handed down harsh Jan. 6 sentencesAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - With the third indictment of former President Donald Trump, the latest related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol in Washington D.C., U.S. District Court j...
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4 stars: Paramount Theatre's 'Next to Normal' examines mental illness with candor, compassionAug 04, 2023 11:00 am - “Next to Normal” - ★ ★ ★ ★ When it comes to sustaining our most intimate relationships - love no matter how profound and determination no matter how unwavering - may no...
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Solar ovens work through storms, camping tripsAug 04, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I plan to use a solar oven so my kitchen stays cooler and when we lose electricity during storms. Should I buy one complete or can I make an effective one myself? A: ...
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Board is lax in collection of assessmentsAug 04, 2023 7:00 am - Q: Our condominium board has a collections problem. There is one unit in arrears of $4,000. No legal actions have been taken and our property manager doesn't do a good j...