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Constable: 'Everyone on the street has a story,' or, how to treat the homelessOct 23, 2018 5:00 am - We know them, but we know little about them. The suburban “character” population becomes part of our routine. He's that quiet guy we spot always hanging around our coffe...
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Afghan War reveals the terrible price of security in a hostile worldOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - The Afghan War - really, the war against terrorists and their allies in Afghanistan and Pakistan - has elements of a Greek tragedy. It was unavoidable, but seemingly unw...
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Rozner: Year of baseball superteams never happenedOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Predictions have many widows. And, eternally, hindsight has many geniuses. This is baseball, as it has always been, but never more so than in this era of hypersensitivit...
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Feder: Changes on horizon for news/talk WLS 890-AMOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Now that classic hits WLS 94.7-FM is riding high in the ratings, and alternative rock WKQX 101.1-FM is looking up, Cumulus Media is finally zeroing in on its chronically...
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Another strong playoff turnout from DuPage County football teamsOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - When you think about it, 16 playoff teams out of 28 DuPage County football programs is pretty good. But now think about this ... Downers Grove North, Downers Grove Sout...
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We must remember the lessons of the Cuban missile crisisOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - The Cuban missile crisis occurred more than a half century ago, but the lessons of that unique and terrifying event in the Cold War continue to resonate. If anything, co...
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Wheeling's Rohwedder excited for opportunity at Illinois StateOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Adrienne Rohwedder left her signature on the Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur in the last round of her high school career two weeks ago. The Wheeling senior shot the b...
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Schaumburg company makes knobs, fasteners for many industriesOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - At some point today, you'll probably touch one of Michael O'Connor's products. It might be at home, when you mow your lawn. Or it might be at the gym, as you're doing re...
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Time to stop asking and demand a clean houseOct 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Q. I bought a house about a year ago and my daughter and her three kids moved in with me. I am single and live downstairs in the in-law suite with a roommate who is my f...
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Brown, DeMarco filling in for injured brothers at St. Charles NorthOct 22, 2018 1:01 am - It has been a trying season at times for St. Charles North's football team. At first glance, you wouldn't think that to be the case considering the North Stars punched t...