Columns
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26 years waiting for 6 questions: My citizenship journeyJul 18, 2022 5:30 am - Earlier this month, I wrote about my journey to this promised land and 26 years of waiting to reach the moment when I finally take my U.S. citizenship test. Having been ...
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Guest columnist Chuck Goudie: Words from 15 years ago that especially matter todayJul 18, 2022 1:00 am - There are two important things that I've learned while reporting news in Chicago: words matter and actions count. Those simple concepts also carry over to everyday life,...
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Bears training camp preview: LB features an All-Pro and plenty of potentialJul 18, 2022 1:00 am - 9th in a series Linebacker is actually one of the Bears most interesting positions with a legit All-Pro in Roquan Smith, potential diamond-in-the-rough sidekick in Nicho...
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Good News Sunday: Crystal Lake woman with disabilities inspires as she competes for 'Miss Amazing' titleJul 17, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: We are awash in the lingering pain of ma...
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Problems not reported by home inspectorJul 17, 2022 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, we thought we had a good home inspector. He found some problems, which the sellers agreed to fix, but he missed two important items. First, t...
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How we can stop the next mass shootingJul 17, 2022 1:00 am - The nightmare scene is all too familiar in America. A person with warning signs on social media, a history of domestic disputes and police encounters acquires assault we...
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Bears training camp preview: When it comes to defense, all roads point to Quinn's statusJul 17, 2022 1:00 am - 8th in a series While there is real hope for youngsters Trevis Gipson and Dominique Robinson, this is all about Robert Quinn. Quinn was the best end in the NFC last...
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Outsiders trespass at private swimming poolJul 16, 2022 7:00 am - Q: The pool at our association has become a popular destination for trespassers on weekend evenings. These folks simply climb over the fence that surrounds the pool. One...
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Should you buy a house without proper building permits?Jul 16, 2022 7:00 am - Q: We are purchasing a house from longtime friends of ours. Up until now, we have not felt the need to hire an attorney as we are paying cash for the house and know for ...
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My friend requested a real party celebration, and she got oneJul 16, 2022 6:00 am - I was invited to a party. When I arrived, we were greeted by a very cute "drinks truck" in the driveway - unique idea - serving prosecco and many other choices. It was a...