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Who should repair dryrot damage?Sep 22, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Before selling my home, I hired a termite inspector, as advised by my Realtor. No termites were found, but the inspector did find dry rot on the eaves. His cost estim...
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Protesters blow whistle on Biden over immigrationSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - Immigration baffles both political parties. Republicans have made such a mess out of their handling of the issue that we often forget that the topic is just as messy for...
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Rozner: Chicago Cubs limping to finish after brutal weekendSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - What else can possibly go wrong? It's a question Chicago Cubs fans have been asking almost daily for the last month, thinking this run of bad luck, bad play and bad inju...
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Illinoisans will see increases in pollution, allergensSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - The climate in Illinois is warming. Over the last century our average temperature has risen about 1 degree Fahrenheit and is predicted to rise much more rapidly over the...
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Time is now for Chicago Bears offense to up its gameSep 22, 2019 12:00 am - There is a lot the Chicago Bears need to get done in the nation's capital Monday night. Some critical, some getting more important every day, and some nice to have but n...
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The importance of preplanningSep 21, 2019 7:30 am - On TV, especially during the late night shows, you may have noticed there are lots of advertisements selling "final expense" life insurance. In fact, much more than lif...
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Residents cannot form a commissionSep 21, 2019 7:00 am - Q. Can the owners in our association create commissions? A. A commission is an advisory body that can make recommendations to the association board. The board, not the u...
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How to sell a lakeside vacation retreatSep 21, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My wife and I am approaching our 80s and thinking about selling our cottage. It is on the water at the Eastern end of Lake Ontario. In 1992, we bought and cleared the...
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More states are trying to protect black employees who want to wear natural hairstyles at workSep 21, 2019 6:00 am - In 2017, at a gala luncheon hosted at the opulent Cipriani 42nd Street in New York, Minda Harts found herself seated next to a recruiter for corporate board positions. O...
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Casino revenues fall, but video gambling bolsters state's wageringSep 21, 2019 1:00 am - Gamblers brought in more money for the state than ever before last year, even though casino revenues were down. Those were among the findings in a new wagering revenue a...