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Feder: NBC 5 anchor Rob Stafford sues Sterigenics over blood diseaseAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - Rob Stafford, the veteran news anchor at NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5, said he contracted a rare blood disorder after he was exposed to toxic chemicals emitted by the west s...
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Proving ourselves through civic engagement is important for immigrantsAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - For immigrants who come to the United States, like my mother and me, we have a big expectation to be less of a burden to this country that we call our new home. We are a...
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1956 Buick Super fit grandfather 'like a glove'Aug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - In 1956, Matthew Krajacik strolled into Logan Square Buick, located on Chicago's Northwest side at the intersection of Milwaukee and Sacramento. The bustling city dealer...
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El Niagara Mexican Restaurant opens in AlgonquinAug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - A staple for McHenry County residents craving Mexican food is now branching out, hoping to attract more fans of its traditional food. El Niagara Mexican Restaurant, whic...
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Team USA cheerleaders honored in Hanover Township for winning world titleAug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Team USA cheerleaders honored in Hanover Township for winning world title
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Who should clean up a retention pond?Aug 25, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I live in a condominium development that has a retention pond in the middle. This pond is full of floating and exposed debris. I contacted my condominium association ...
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It takes time to make friends at a new job — but a candy bowl is a good startAug 25, 2019 6:00 am - Q: I recently transitioned from a large agency to a smaller, quieter agency that is much better for me in almost every way, except the social environment. At my last job...
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Home inspector and electrician disagreeAug 25, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The lady who bought our home hired a home inspector and then nearly drove us nuts with repair demands. The main problem was a faulty finding in the inspection report....
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Cousin doesn't know she's a sperm-donor childAug 25, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My mother conceived both my brother and me using a sperm donor. This information was never kept from us, and my mother has spoken openly about it throughout our lives...
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What does it mean to 'max out' your retirement plan?Aug 25, 2019 1:00 am - If there is an upside to the concern of a coming recession, it's that people get more interested in understanding their personal finances. I often have a hard time pers...