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Imrem: Feel-good NU story not so good for Illini fansMar 15, 2017 5:00 pm - Not everyone feels good about the feel-good story of the NCAA Tournament. A fellow Illinois alum reminded me of that by sounding bitter when we discussed Northwestern th...
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New venue of Arlington Park a better choice for outdoors showMar 15, 2017 10:05 am - The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show, normally held in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, is no more. To me, it clearly was time to say goodbye, especiall...
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It's time for more college achieversMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - As winter sports draw to a close let's visit some DuPage County collegiates who finished strong. Benedictine University senior point guard Tahron Harvey, out of Glenbard...
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Republicans are defining lunacy downMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - The role of conspiracy theories has been consistently underestimated in the rise and appeal of President Trump. Trump came to the political attention of most Republican...
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Liberty is not for wimpsMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - Most Americans, whether liberal or conservative, Democratic or Republican, do not show much understanding or respect for the principles of personal liberty. We criticize...
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Staying strong 10 years after brain tumor diagnosisMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - It's not often a note comes to me with a positive update about a person dealing with a brain tumor whom I wrote about 10 years ago. Next month, it will be a decade since...
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Teens' big dreams often provoke parentsMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - When in doubt, do nothing. A friend of mine has turned this platitude into a major strength in the parenting of his teenage sons. Teens love to dream big dreams. They ...
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Buffalo Grove High School students all in for day of serviceMar 14, 2017 7:00 am - A funny thing happened to sixth-grader Vincent Diliberto on his way to lunch last week at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights. He and his friends found a line of s...
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Music notes: Spend St. Pat's Day with Blake Shelton at Rosemont's AllstateMar 14, 2017 6:00 am - Blake 'Round Here Oklahoma-born superstar Blake Shelton is known as much for his down-home TV persona on the “The Voice” as he is for his party-country rock. Spend your ...
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Animator from West Chicago gives 'Beauty and the Beast' a visual boostMar 14, 2017 5:30 am - Visual effects artist Matthew Doll hails from a West Chicago family of MDs. His parents, Mark and Marie, plus his brothers, Merrick and Mike, all share the initials MD. ...