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Mundelein's Parola a familiar sight in changing coaching landscapeMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - Whenever the baseball coaches from the North Suburban Conference would get together for meetings, Mundelein coach Todd Parola would get a little anxious. At least in the...
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New Trump executive order hurts Hawaii's feelingsMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - There's a race going on for states to file or join new lawsuits against President Trump's second executive order temporarily halting entry into the U.S. for some people ...
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Dayton-bound Heraty honors her commitment(s) at LibertyvilleMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - The oldest of five kids in her family, Hannah Heraty enjoyed a high-five moment on Jan. 5 of last year. What a day for Dayton, which had its newest softball commit. "I r...
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Imrem: Feel-good NU story not so good for Illini fansMar 15, 2017 5:00 pm - Not everyone feels good about the feel-good story of the NCAA Tournament. A fellow Illinois alum reminded me of that by sounding bitter when we discussed Northwestern th...
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New venue of Arlington Park a better choice for outdoors showMar 15, 2017 10:05 am - The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show, normally held in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, is no more. To me, it clearly was time to say goodbye, especiall...
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It's time for more college achieversMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - As winter sports draw to a close let's visit some DuPage County collegiates who finished strong. Benedictine University senior point guard Tahron Harvey, out of Glenbard...
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Republicans are defining lunacy downMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - The role of conspiracy theories has been consistently underestimated in the rise and appeal of President Trump. Trump came to the political attention of most Republican...
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Liberty is not for wimpsMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - Most Americans, whether liberal or conservative, Democratic or Republican, do not show much understanding or respect for the principles of personal liberty. We criticize...
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Staying strong 10 years after brain tumor diagnosisMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - It's not often a note comes to me with a positive update about a person dealing with a brain tumor whom I wrote about 10 years ago. Next month, it will be a decade since...
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Teens' big dreams often provoke parentsMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - When in doubt, do nothing. A friend of mine has turned this platitude into a major strength in the parenting of his teenage sons. Teens love to dream big dreams. They ...