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In Illinois, a sign of intelligent life in the Democratic PartyJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - If Republicans have a lick of sense, they are alarmed by a recent sign of intelligent life in the other party. The sign is the election by Democrats in the House of Repr...
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Living with ALS: How St. Charles family rallies to care for dadJan 02, 2019 10:00 pm - It's been an extremely rugged three years for the Ferreira family members of St. Charles, but it was important for me to reach out to them in hopes of sharing their expe...
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Eight great dates to put on your 2019 entertainment calendarJan 02, 2019 11:30 am - Mark your calendars: Here are eight great dates on the 2019 entertainment horizon. Video games Jan. 25 - “Resident Evil 2,” a next-gen remake. One of the defining games ...
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Sound check: Scotch the Filmmaker, Honey & the 45s at SchubasJan 02, 2019 5:00 am - Scotch at Schubas If you're looking for dreamy pop-rock, Chicago indie-alternative six-piece Scotch the Filmmaker serves up what you're craving - bright, melodic tunes ...
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Mystery donor leaves gold coin at Misericordia thrift shop in PalatineJan 02, 2019 5:00 am - Twice Blest Thrift Store in Palatine lived up to its name recently. Not only did the shop do a brisk business over the holidays - drawing nearly 100 people a day on ave...
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The worst enemy of black peopleJan 02, 2019 12:00 am - Malcolm X was a Muslim minister and human rights activist. Born in 1925, he met his death at the hands of an assassin in 1965. Malcolm X was a courageous advocate for bl...
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Trump's wall is a symbol of ruinJan 02, 2019 12:00 am - Republicans used to shut down the federal government with the intention (generally) of curbing public spending. Donald Trump's GOP, in contrast, shuts down the federal g...
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Oakton professor writes textbook on Chicago region's biodiversityJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - • Paul Gulezian, an associate professor of biology at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, has penned a textbook recently published by Bluedoor Publishing. Gulezian's ...
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Raising kids: Tips for holding on and letting goJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Holding on; letting go. These are two of the most important, and difficult, dynamics of any relationship. In our families, friendships and jobs, there are times when we...
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How to make a habit stick (and it's not about trying harder)Jan 01, 2019 5:00 am - It's the holidays — a time of spending, eating and drinking way more than you should. In other words, it's the season for breaking too many good habits and developing ev...