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Opinion: Americans are keeping hope alive, whether or not they believe they areAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - Many years ago, I was in the audience when the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights activist and election mobilizer, gave a speech. He often used the catchphra...
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Debra J. Saunders: Dangerous homeless encampments in California must be addressedAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - There were 195 fires in homeless encampments in Oakland, California, over two years that ended in March. In April, someone died in a fire sparked by the toxic-stew squal...
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Donald ready for challenge of being European Ryder Cup captainAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - Luke Donald, always the gentleman, badly wanted to captain the European Ryder Cup team but feared his chances were gone after Sweden's Henrik Stenson was selected July 2...
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Arkush: Bears fans looking for offensive improvement may be looking in the wrong placeAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - When it comes to significant strides for the Bears offense in 2022, all eyes are on Luke Getsy's new scheme, significant strides from Justin Fields, whether or not there...
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Grandparents hold the keys to preserving family historyAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - I wish I had learned more about family history from my grandparents, a real missed opportunity. But I didn't know better at the time. And I didn't really get interested...
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Elgin-area barbershops offer free back-to-school haircuts for students in needAug 01, 2022 5:30 am - For the second year, several Elgin-area barbershops will provide free haircuts for students in need on Aug. 14 before they head back to school. Haircuts and hairdos will...
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Bears pumped about first fully padded practice TuesdayAug 01, 2022 1:00 am - The first-week practices of modern NFL training camps serve a purpose, but they are a bit odd for anyone who has been around the league for a long time. Gone are two-a-d...
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Good News Sunday: Joey's House offers free camp for kids, adults with developmental disabilitiesJul 31, 2022 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: Joey's House offers free camp for kids, adults with developmental disabilities
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Rookie guard Ja'Tyre Carter proving to be pleasant surprise early in campJul 31, 2022 1:00 am - The more answers we seek about the Bears offensive line, the more questions we have. What has been clear is that the results for the moment have produced three rookies r...
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Susan Estrich: How can one small-state senator hold so much sway?Jul 31, 2022 1:00 am - The blame game around the Senate's failure to pass global warming legislation thus far is in full swing. The obvious target is West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, with his o...