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Exploring the birth of American wine, rebirth of fine wines from Baja, MexicoAug 30, 2017 6:00 am - No matter how gorgeous our summer, Chicagoans know that we'll soon need an escape from winter's marrow-freezing chill. Maybe to a pristine beach? A tropical resort? Or a...
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Sound check: Linden Method, Major Minor pack Cubby Bear with punkAug 30, 2017 6:00 am - Indulge your punk side The Linden Method, a heavyweight force in the Chicago pop-punk resurgence of the last few years, joins Detroit's The Major Minor's “In Pop Pun...
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While some businesses get tax breaks, others get new taxAug 30, 2017 5:50 am - Rebates helped grow business in Downers Grove, where sales tax revenue has now dropped
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Catching up on a summer's worth of newsAug 30, 2017 1:00 am - Summer went by fast, but not Morolake Akinosun-fast. Running the third leg of the United States women's 400-meter relay at the International Association of Athletics Fed...
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To brother Cromartie, with loveAug 30, 2017 1:00 am - There is something eternally bonding about a shared near-death experience, which is how I first met Michael Cromartie. This was 15 or so years ago, before I had moved to...
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Why you're seeing more skunks in Kane County this summerAug 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Warning: This column item is a real stinker, so you may want to hold your nose. It's hard to beat the fresh air that comes into your home after throwing open the windows...
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Glenbard North grad wanted 'big risk,' so he made a movieAug 29, 2017 5:30 am - Michael MacRae used to tell friends at Glenbard North High School, "I'm going to L.A. one day and I'm going to make it in the movies!" Their reactions: Sure, Mike. We'll...
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Constable: This 'empty-nester' more of a 'nest 40-percent full' guyAug 29, 2017 5:30 am - Now that all three of our sons are in college, people ask how my wife and I are doing as "empty-nesters." That moniker doesn't seem right. Our nest isn't empty. My wife ...
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Ziehm: Streelman only local player in FedEx playoffAug 29, 2017 1:01 am - The FedEx Cup has provided a much-needed climax to the PGA Tour season. Big money is on the line at all four of the FedEx playoff tournaments, and the $10 million bonus ...
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Rozner: Chicago Bears' QBs will dominate headlines againAug 29, 2017 1:00 am - It remains to be seen what the McCaskey family will see in return for Ryan Pace's $18-million investment in Mike Glennon. Based on his time in Tampa and limited work thi...