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Politicians 1, taxpayers 0 in Avon TownshipFeb 24, 2020 12:00 am - It felt like a scene right out of the Chicago Democrat Machine at Tuesday night's Avon Township Board meeting. The meeting was called by the trustees to discuss the poss...
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Feder: Unforced errors tarnish Marquee Sports Network launchFeb 24, 2020 12:00 am - The Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group had more than a year to get their act together to launch Marquee Sports Network. Even so, Saturday's long-awaited debut tu...
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Rozner: Where are Chicago Blackhawks going and when will they arrive?Feb 24, 2020 12:00 am - It made sense for the Blackhawks to trade a goaltender Monday. In fact, it would have made sense if they had traded two of them, since both will be unrestricted free age...
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Some ideas for where St. Charles Beef Shack should relocateFeb 23, 2020 6:28 am - It could be that we've been waiting all of these years to ask the same question Clara Peller did in 1984 when pitching for Wendy's restaurants - without the laughs she g...
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Laziness, or invisible labor? Workers, managers weigh inFeb 23, 2020 5:13 am - A recent column on lazy co-workers struck a chord with workers and managers alike. (Responses edited for length and clarity.) Personal business on business time: "S...
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Employers are adding high-tech solutions to solve a low-tech problem: Getting more sleepFeb 23, 2020 5:00 am - New Balance, the Boston-based athletic shoe company, wanted to help its employees sleep better. So in October, it rolled out Dayzz, a mobile app that offers personal rec...
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Blagojevich is hardly the right spokesman for criminal justice reformFeb 23, 2020 12:00 am - Rod Blagojevich is back in Illinois and we are all poorer for it. President Donald Trump, who campaigned before crowds chanting "drain the swamp," sprung one of Illinois...
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Board has a right to restrict marijuana odorsFeb 22, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our condominium association is already dealing with issues and complaints associated with the smoking of lawful recreational marijuana in units. Due to a lot of apath...
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Some buyers demand something out of the ordinaryFeb 22, 2020 5:00 am - Looking to really rev up your spring? Specialty Vehicle Engineering has some exciting news for Camaro enthusiasts. The specialty shop announced it will offer its popular...
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Take a chance occasionally and create your own luckFeb 22, 2020 5:00 am - Occasionally I buy a lottery ticket, even though I am not a gambler and have never even been to Las Vegas. I know the probability of winning anything is extremely unlike...