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Turn those classic martinis into hot-weather slushies for the over-21 crowdJun 28, 2017 6:00 am - Summer is the time for sitting on the porch drinking big glasses of icy cold lemonade and iced tea, but at my house, we also like to experiment with cocktails. You can i...
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Will Cook County soda tax make you pay for the ice in your drink?Jun 28, 2017 5:12 am - Soda and other sweetened drinks bought in Cook County are set to cost you significantly more starting Saturday. But will the amount of ice affect the price? And will you...
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With No. 1 ranking, Ryu ready to challenge Olympia FieldsJun 28, 2017 1:01 am - Women's golf has a new No. 1 player going into today's start of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. So Yeon Ryu of South Korea took the top...
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What drinks aren't included in Cook County's 'soda' tax?Jun 28, 2017 1:00 am - Cook County's beverage tax is set to go into effect Saturday, adding a penny per ounce to nonalcoholic drinks that have sugar or artificial sweeteners. Here's how to sor...
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This approach to school funding reform is fair to allJun 28, 2017 1:00 am - Ensuring every student in Illinois has the resources they need to receive a quality education is the greatest investment we can make. That is why Senate Republicans hav...
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Batavia known for its spirit of volunteerismJun 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Volunteers are the lifeblood of Batavia, a community recognized for its giving spirit. I saw the volunteer spirit when the historical society held its garage sale at our...
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Sound check: Chili Peppers, Dead rock Chicago this weekendJun 27, 2017 6:00 am - Chili Peppers in Chicago It took nearly nine years for California's Red Hot Chili Peppers to achieve the national success of the 1991 album “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,”...
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In brief: Kids Great Food Fan Van stops at Tony'sJun 27, 2017 5:57 am - Kids Great Food Fan Van stops at Tony's Tony's in Hanover Park will welcome WTTW Kids Great Food Fan Van program from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 6. The WTTW cre...
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Elgin-born dancer follows dream to Cirque du Soleil, 'World of Dance'Jun 27, 2017 5:30 am - Trent Jeray spent years as a struggling dancer - living on food stamps, doing street performances, sleeping on a friend's floor for months while going to auditions and t...
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LPGA stars find history of Olympia Fields enticing for KPMG Women's PGAJun 27, 2017 1:01 am - The tournament now known as the KPMG Women's PGA Championship is the second oldest event on the LPGA Tour, right behind the U.S. Women's Open, but this week's staging at...