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Pedal Geneva project catches visitors' eyesJun 18, 2017 11:00 pm - We certainly have interesting pieces of street art in the Tri-Cities, from various sculptures to decorated chairs in St. Charles to decorated Bulldogs in Batavia and dec...
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T rex was the king of chompJun 18, 2017 11:00 pm - "How big were T. rex teeth?" asked a young patron from the Schaumburg Township District Library. Stomping around the North American west - Canada, Wyoming, Utah, Texas, ...
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Arlington Heights family has three generations of Eagle ScoutsJun 18, 2017 11:00 pm - A legacy in Boy Scouting that dates back more than 60 years came full circle on Saturday with the third generation of one family earning his Eagle Scout rank. Joseph Sio...
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Lack of playdates for only child won't lastJun 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Q I have one child, 7, and I had him late. He is much younger than the children of my good friends in the area. Somehow all of his friends from school have siblings. On ...
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Imrem: U.S. Open could have used some spiceJun 18, 2017 5:01 pm - Much was said about what the U.S. Open golf tournament was missing over the weekend. Phil Mickelson stayed home. Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy failed to mak...
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Analysis: Why a Cabinet of flatterers is a big problem for Trump - and any bossJun 18, 2017 7:22 am - President Donald Trump's first full Cabinet meeting last week included a gusher of effusive praise, a virtual round-robin of complimentary remarks that set social media ...
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More companies now offering a 'summer Friday' perkJun 18, 2017 7:20 am - Leaving early on a Friday afternoon in June? There's a growing chance your boss has endorsed it. The percentage of companies that offer some kind of "summer Friday" arra...
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What to do when office dress code is enforced inconsistentlyJun 18, 2017 7:19 am - Q: The dress code at my office is applied randomly. I was told I couldn't wear my jean jacket, and the next day another person at my level was wearing hers. Our dress co...
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How to boost a spouse's odds of career advancementJun 18, 2017 7:10 am - Q: My husband recently applied for two positions at the organization he works for and didn't get either one. Although he is often praised for his credentials, talent, wo...
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Widescreen: Emmy voters should consider these four long shotsJun 18, 2017 7:00 am - The long buildup to Sept. 17's Emmy awards began this week as online voting opened to members of the Television Academy. Between now and June 26, 22,000 industry profess...