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Restoring the U.S. Postal Service should be a priority for CongressJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - When Americans were recently polled about various public institutions, the winner was rated favorably by 91 percent. Here's a hint: it wasn't the U.S. Congress. The top...
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Arkush: Is Matt Nagy's need for speed hiding in plain sight?Jun 01, 2021 1:00 am - Love him or dis him, no one can argue that Hunter S. Thompson isn't an important voice in American literature and culture. I go there because while "speed kills" is an o...
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Suburban Mosaic: Harper's new DEI chief to focus on student achievementMay 31, 2021 5:30 am - Tamara Johnson, the incoming vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for Harper College in Palatine, will help increase the college's focus on equity in studen...
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Chicago plans monumental O'Hare redo, and the FAA wants your thoughts on itMay 31, 2021 5:30 am - The Federal Aviation Administration is scrutinizing Chicago's monumental plan to build a new global terminal at O'Hare International Airport, punch a hole in its west si...
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3 burning questions as Bears begin OTAsMay 31, 2021 1:00 am - Along with the arrival of June the Bears will also unveil the actual practice field work of OTAs after delaying them for a week to continue to update health and safety p...
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A day to remember alliances and the sacrifices that secure our freedomMay 31, 2021 1:00 am - "Why all the fuss?" That is how retired United States Army Colonel Ralph Puckett reacted when he learned he was to receive the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary brave...
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Good News Sunday: Wheaton's new electric bike shop is on a rollMay 30, 2021 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: A husband and wife took a long road trip...
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Seller debates with home inspectorMay 30, 2021 6:00 am - Q: My home inspector had an edgy debate with the seller of the home I'm buying, and one question nearly stumped the inspector. The house has a forced air furnace below t...
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Jim O'Donnell: A small quiet park in Arlington Heights where spirits forever bound with honorMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - ALMOST ALL DAYS ARE QUIET at Memorial Park in Arlington Heights. That's probably the way it should be. A visitor has to know the compact tract is there. It's a triangula...
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Standing by Israel is more than just loyalty to a friendMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - When I used to do politics in Boston, there was a saying about loyalty. Loyalty isn't about sticking by your friends when they're right. That's easy; mostly, it involves...