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Constancy, not timing, beats marketsDec 08, 2016 12:00 am - Q: I am a longtime index fund investor. My question is: If you are adding to a total bond fund position, is now a good time? Or should an investor wait until interest ra...
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Dick Pond manager in St. Charles leads running clubsDec 07, 2016 10:00 pm - Glen Kamps isn't sure he's helped people more than any others when he says "there are people who are helping other people in different ways every day." But those familia...
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How to build on 'constructive' criticismDec 07, 2016 10:00 pm - We've all heard the speech: "You know, overall I think you're doing a good job. But there are a few things I want to talk to you about. Now, this is constructive critici...
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Imrem: Weighing in on Sox moves, Bears blues and Cubs newsDec 07, 2016 4:01 pm - Let's boost the sophistication quotient of this exercise by referring to it as a potpourri rather than tidbits: • Of all the local analysts and fans opining on the White...
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Classic Chewy Molasses Cookies a low-key holiday favoriteDec 07, 2016 5:02 am - Holidays equal platters and tins of festive-looking cookies. Cookies with colored icing, cookies with sprinkles, cookies with fillings, cookies with layers. An artistic ...
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Elgin remembers Pearl HarborDec 07, 2016 5:00 am - News of Pearl Harbor attack left Elgin confused, fearful
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13 secrets to crafting a signature holiday cookieDec 07, 2016 5:00 am - 'Tis the season for festive holiday cookies! Before you step into the kitchen and dust off those heirloom recipes, let me offer my baker's dozen of culinary secrets to c...
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Readers weigh in on their favorite sculpturesDec 07, 2016 5:00 am - Readers weigh in on their favorite sculptures in the Tri-Cities
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Constable: Local photographer captures Pearl Harbor survivors' 'Final Salute'Dec 07, 2016 5:00 am - The passion shows in Paolo Cascio's photographs and in his eyes. “I'm sorry. I'm breaking up a little,” the Schaumburg native says, pausing to wipe tears as he explains ...
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Des Plaines gymnast's heart defect discovered in timeDec 07, 2016 5:00 am - Maine West High School gymnast Rayna Davis is one of seven varsity members on the Warriors' team this year, and already in the new season they have three meets in the bo...