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South Elgin collector auctions off military memorabiliaSep 20, 2017 11:00 pm - South Elgin hobbyist lists gigantic collection for auction
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Talking helps couples avoid conflicts over financesSep 20, 2017 11:00 pm - There's an old saying about three things not to discuss at the dinner table: politics, religion and money. Many families extend this proscription to family conversation ...
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Imrem: Why the McCaskeys are the 'best' owners in sportsSep 20, 2017 5:00 pm - Congratulations, McCaskey family, you now are No. 1 in my book. Oh, sure, Forbes ranked the Chicago Bears as only the seventh-most valuable NFL franchise, but circumstan...
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Mike Jackson: Old plastic lures can still get the job doneSep 20, 2017 10:05 am - Please, don't ever minimize the great potential of lots of fish on your hook from standard, nationally advertised lures. Sometimes these baits are exactly what the "doct...
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Crisp autumn days stirs desire for warm tasty treatsSep 20, 2017 6:00 am - Fall to me means wanting to be outdoors all the time, enjoying the crisp air while apple or pear picking, or just raking leaves. Moreover, I also find my enjoyment of c...
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An apple bread for cinnamon lovers everywhereSep 20, 2017 6:00 am - I have fond memories of my father bringing home a loaf of cinnamon swirl bread from a local bakery that looked as it if had been baked in a can. The loaf was about 10 in...
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Oprah's debut on '60 Minutes' coming SundaySep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Sunday will mark Oprah Winfrey's debut as a special contributor to "60 Minutes," coinciding with the 50th season premiere of the CBS newsmagazine show. Her first segment...
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Hard-liners on DACA may be too hard-hearted for TrumpSep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Scheming. Backstabbing. Manipulating. Name calling. Political maneuvering. When did the immigration debate become an episode of "The Apprentice"? You know the answer. It...
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Judge's legacy includes Glenbard West field hockey excellenceSep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Near a water fountain at Glenbard West's Memorial Field, where the Hilltoppers field hockey team plays and practices, is a plaque honoring the team's head coach, Karen J...
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Wauconda will play - to honor coach RybackSep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Wauconda's decision to play a football game this Friday night, its first since outside linebackers coach Joe Ryback died unexpectedly, was easy. It wasn't "rocket surger...