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Media burdens run two waysMay 29, 2018 1:00 am - I was chatting with a group of students the other day when one of them looked me in the eye and commented, "You're very tough on journalists." I had to plead guilty. Of ...
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Decide your parenting priorities ahead of timeMay 29, 2018 1:00 am - Q. As a mother of three young kids holding a full-time job and with a husband who frequently works late evenings and some weekends, I feel my priorities change according...
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Fielding a Facebook request from your middle-school tormentorMay 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Q. I just got a Facebook friend request from an old classmate. This woman was my main tormentor in eighth grade, and while I managed to steer clear of her through much o...
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Alfa Romeo celebrates 90th anniversary of first winMay 28, 2018 6:00 am - Alfa Romeo is a brand steeped in racing heritage. Proving that even its vintage models remain competitive, the brand picked up the top three podium positions at an event...
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Do you need an IT soul mate?May 28, 2018 5:00 am - If you don't have an IT best friend - not necessarily the in-house specialist whose company job is to keep your business safe from cyber attack (and know how to respond ...
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Lake Zurich's Schroeder exits with honors at BradleyMay 28, 2018 1:00 am - Bradley catcher Maria Schroeder wrapped up a stellar softball career in Peoria by being named a second-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Mideast Region sel...
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Educational opportunities lost when schools ban Native American symbolsMay 28, 2018 1:00 am - Have you ever wondered why Chief Illiniwek was banished as the symbol of the University of Illinois and why all the fuss about the Warrior Chief at Maine West High Schoo...
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Wheeling's Spillane slugs into Golden Spikes considerationMay 28, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois junior Bren Spillane has had quite a season on the diamond, and the postseason accolades are now arriving for the Wheeling graduate. USA Baseball has announced ...
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Expansion tank may solve pipe noiseMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I seem to have a water hammer in my heating system. At first it was a pounding inside my wall and I was unsure of what it was. I have hot water off my boiler with bas...
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Should she share photos of deceased ex with his family?May 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I recently came across an online death notice for an ex-boyfriend. Sadly, he died relatively young, but I'm not too surprised. He battled alcoholism, which is among t...