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'Star'-studded: The Force is with the holiday film seasonDec 01, 2019 6:00 am - We should consider ourselves blessed to possess such a pleasing plethora of presents waiting under our cinematic Christmas tree this season. The most precious one may we...
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Causing and preventing dryrot on eavesDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - Q. When we bought our home, the termite inspector found dry rot on the eaves, and the seller had to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the damaged boards. Now that we're...
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The adventure of capturing the annual whitetail ritualDec 01, 2019 12:00 am - I spotted him as he made his way through the pines and spruce. "Better come down from there," he instructed. It was an order not a request. And it came from a game warde...
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Why the rush toward impeachment?Dec 01, 2019 12:00 am - House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, leader of the Democratic effort to impeach President Donald Trump, told colleagues recently that impeachment is "an ur...
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Proposed 'cooling off' bill is important step to clean up lobbyingDec 01, 2019 12:00 am - In Illinois, a state lawmaker could retire on Tuesday and be in the state Capitol working for a lobbying firm by Wednesday. Most states require a "cooling off" period be...
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Chicago author's new murder-mystery set in GenevaNov 30, 2019 6:29 am - Chicago author JB Michaels admits he has a soft spot in his heart for Geneva. After all, he married Ashley Pedersen, a Geneva resident he met through online dating, and ...
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Can board close walking path through winter?Nov 30, 2019 6:00 am - Q: We live in a townhouse condominium in the suburbs. There is a walking path around the development. It is a significant amenity that is used by most of the residents. ...
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Grief: Gatherings of family, friends enrich the soulNov 30, 2019 5:00 am - I had never gone to my school reunions, except for one a few years ago. It had been decades, a long time, since I had seen any of those classmates. It turned out to be a...
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All-state kicker, weather, other team's defense all do in WarrenNov 30, 2019 12:00 am - DeKALB - Horizontal rain swept across Huskie Stadium's field, delivering icy slaps to faces. Warren football fans, bundled in a cold-weather gear and rain ponchos, fille...
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Grammar Moses: Vapers give me the vaporsNov 30, 2019 12:00 am - It makes my heart swell when I receive an email from someone who does not yet qualify for an AARP card. Enter Casey Smith, a millennial and the son of Sports Editor Mike...