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These Libertyville players can think - as shown by where they inkedFeb 02, 2017 12:00 am - Four Libertyville football players didn't need pens, nor their brilliant brains, to make it official. Skyler Blacker, Tyler Jost, Ryan O'Malley and Jack Ruskell had made...
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What's next for DuPage Valley Conference?Feb 02, 2017 12:00 am - There was more news this week, but it didn't just involve basketball. It involved all sports. Specifically, it involved conference sports. It looks like another school ...
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Look for positives in others' wordsFeb 01, 2017 10:00 pm - My friend's story (shared with his permission) goes something like this. An aging distance runner, he decided to run a marathon after a seven-year hiatus. After a few m...
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Imrem: Offering some help to get Chicago Bears a new QBFeb 01, 2017 4:01 pm - It's difficult to find something to care about in Super Bowl LI. Try this: Root for Tom Brady to play well enough at age 39 to remain New England's quarterback of the fu...
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Dreaming of warm fishing waters during dog days of winterFeb 01, 2017 9:05 am - These are the days that drive many anglers absolutely bonkers. These are the days when constant daydreaming shows up as the key element that takes on the shape and ghost...
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Good old-fashioned oatmeal perfect canvas for creating cozy, comforting breakfastFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - On a cold chilly morning, I can't imagine anything more satisfying and comforting than a warm bowl of creamy oatmeal. Thank goodness there seems to be a consensus among ...
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Brussels sprouts: some folks love 'em, others, not so muchFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - This past holiday season I sampled Brussels sprouts prepared in a couple of ways; mostly roasted and once, deep-fat fried. They were all sensationally good. It doesn't h...
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Music notes: Martina McBride brings Nashville to ChicagoFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - McBride hits Chicago Nashville-born country rocker Martina McBride extended last year's “Love Unleashed Tour” to 2017, including a visit to the Chicago Theatre. Catch th...
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Buffalo Grove eye doctor sees value of his work in NicaraguaFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - Dr. Larry Nierman has worked for more than 40 years as an optometrist, including the last 30 in Buffalo Grove. But a trip to Nicaragua last month with a branch of Doctor...
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Crockpot soup perfect for game-day entertainingFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - Soup and the Super Bowl. Seems like such a perfect matchup, doesn't it? My first thought was something delicious, but healthy, maybe even low-cal. I know. I know. Who in...