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Local Chevy dealership sparks love of Woodie wagonsAug 20, 2018 6:00 am - In grade school, young Biff Behr was always busy. Besides learning the usual reading and arithmetic, even at that early age he was studying up on how to work with his ha...
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To improve democracy, start at the local levelAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - As we head into the U.S. midterm elections, voters across the country are following news of governors' races and hotly contested congressional seats. This fall, millions...
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Feder: 'JBTV' host Jerry Bryant battling cancerAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Friends and fans are pulling for Jerry Bryant, founder and producer of "JBTV," the longest running music television show in the country. Bryant, 66, is being treated for...
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Is it time to sell?Aug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Maybe. We're not talking stocks and bonds, but if your business is ready to sell - financials are good; the marketplace is strong; in-house leadership is solid and your ...
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Rozner: White Sox math equals Kopech promotionAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - In the case of Michael Kopech, seven will not be more than six for the White Sox. As for Eloy Jimenez, we shall see. The argument could be made — as has been made many t...
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After spending 50 years in the bike business, store owner retiringAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Bill Schmoldt was 15 when he started working at Prospect Bikes and was tasked with changing flat tires and learning other parts of the business. Now 50 years later, he i...
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Searching for a European goldfinch in Lake CountyAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - The European goldfinch has made its home in Lake County and Wisconsin
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Wasps are beautiful but deadly in the bug worldAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - As summer winds down, the kids are back in school and our summer reading lists are exhausted. How about a story of beauty, intrigue, and deceit to spice things up? You ...
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Wizard World CEO strives to make Rosemont convention 'a perfect fan experience'Aug 19, 2018 7:00 am - “It's a golden age for content,” says Wizard World CEO John Maatta, calling the era of endless channels and streaming services “the best time ever to be a consumer of te...
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Pressure-treated wood should not be paintedAug 19, 2018 6:00 am - Q. This photo is the floor of our screened-in porch. Please provide suggestions for refinishing - paint, vinyl planks or other. We are not interested in outdoor carpet. ...