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Asbestos tile, popcorn ceiling alarm homeownersSep 05, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Our home was built in 1971. After buying it, we hired a remodeling contractor to remove the popcorn ceilings. When he started the work, we asked if he was going to te...
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Bears' Alec Ogletree may be the NFL's best story of preseasonSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - If you're contemplating the best story of the Bears' 2021 training camp, it has to be inside linebacker Alec Ogletree. On Thursday I asked him to capsulize the emotional...
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'Easiest decision I've ever made:' United Airlines volunteers help in Afghan evacuationSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - In 1988, a frightened 6-year-old fled tumult in Iran and boarded a jetliner on a journey to France and later America. The kindness of strangers — flight attendants — pro...
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An 18th game? And no preseason? Former Bears receiver Waddle gives his thoughtsSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - Coming to an NFL season in the near future: 18 regular-season games ... and no preseason? That's what NBC analyst and former wide receiver Cris Collinsworth said during ...
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Stacking up Bears against rest of the leagueSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - Since final cuts Tuesday, linebacker Danny Trevathan and offensive tackle Teven Jenkins have gone on injured reserve, wide receiver Rodney Adams has been cut, defensive ...
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Suburban Mosaic: Elgin library exhibit kicks off Hispanic Heritage MonthSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - A colorful collection of ethnic costumes from the Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl is on display in the main rotunda of Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin this month. The...
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Remembering how Labor Day used to be way back whenSep 04, 2021 7:00 am - There is a wonderful song by the Judds — “Grandpa (Tell Me Bout' the Good Old Days.)” #8220;Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days Sometimes it feels like th...
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Association may vote to reject lease to a felonSep 04, 2021 7:00 am - Q: My association has a right of first refusal on the sale or leasing of units. The board learned a proposed tenant of my unit, who is a friend of mine, is a felon resul...
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What's the best lighting for a bathroom remodel?Sep 04, 2021 7:00 am - Q: I plan to remodel my master bathroom/dressing area and my young kid's bathroom myself. The previous lighting in there was terrible. What is the best and most efficien...
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For the 1971 Pirates, it's a band of brothersSep 04, 2021 1:00 am - Wednesday's game against the White Sox held little significance for the last place Pittsburgh Pirates, who were playing out the string. What was significant was the date...