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Oswald: NASA didn't discover new constellation, change zodiac signsAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - An "old hoax" made the rounds on social media in July, claiming the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has discovered a new constellation and all the zodiac s...
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Stan Mikita's 16-year-old grandson qualifies for Illinois OpenAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - Mention the name Stan Mikita and old-time Blackhawks fans will immediately recall visions of the beloved Hall of Fame center zipping up and down the ice at Chicago Stadi...
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Get me a doctor. I'm having contractions.Aug 01, 2020 1:00 am - Hi, my name is Jim, and I'm a prescriptivist. There ought to be a self-help organization for those of us who cling desperately to the language that was beaten into us - ...
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Baseball Way Back: Before coming to the Cubs, Phil Regan left his mark on the DodgersAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - • Second of 3 parts The 1966 season was a relief for Phil Regan in more ways than one. The previous year, his sixth in the majors, Regan was sent down to the minors for...
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Some pros and cons of the IHSA's new prep sports planAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - When the Illinois High School Association unveiled its sports plan for the 2020-21 school year, the positives were clear. So were the negatives. With a few days to refle...
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Constable: This octogenarian goalie blocked shots from 2 Blackhawk legends, then finally retiredAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - Chicago Blackhawks legends Mush Marsh and Patrick Kane have a couple of things in common: 1. They both scored overtime goals to win the Stanley Cup - Marsh pushing a sla...
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Organization says need for ethnic organ donors criticalAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - Minorities make up nearly 60% of people who need organ transplants in the U.S., but only a third of registered donors. In Illinois, 1,450 Blacks, 800 Latinos and 240 As...
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Title company will ensure son is named in parents' trustJul 31, 2020 6:00 am - Q. My parents owned their house and put the house in their trust. Both my parents passed away within the past year. I have a copy of the trust agreement. The agreement s...
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Cook County Board votes to 'defund' police, but what does that really mean?Jul 31, 2020 5:10 am - The Cook County Board - with the notable exception of one suburban commissioner - voted overwhelmingly Thursday in favor of defunding law enforcement. But don't expect a...
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Chicago Sky once had three of the all time best, in points, rebounds and assists on the same rosterJul 31, 2020 1:00 am - What a trio. And what a time in Chicago Sky history. At one time, the Chicago Sky had on its roster, for two straight seasons, one of the best scorers in WNBA history, t...