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A Muslim's reaction to Trump victory: I'll be the best American I can beNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - It's been almost two weeks since we all found out Donald Trump would be our 45th president. The dust has settled. I can finally think clearly. I am a minority. I am a Mu...
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College volleyball: Now at Ohio State, Fesl still in fine formNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - While playing her first three collegiate seasons at the University of North Florida, setter Annie Fesl accumulated 2,404 assists, 565 digs, 135 kills, 81 service aces an...
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College volleyball: Radtke named MAC player of the yearNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - Former Stevenson all-area standout Jenna Radtke, who helped the Patriots to a 34-4 record as a senior, didn't miss a beat when she advanced to the Division I collegiate ...
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West Chicago native helps animated 'Moana' set sailNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - If you appreciate how realistic the animated water looks in Walt Disney's new musical "Moana," you can thank former West Chicago kid Sean Palmer. A little bit, anyway. T...
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Your guide to Black Friday shopping along Randall RoadNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - You won't find any long lines snaking around Algonquin Commons as shoppers queue up for a free gift card on Thanksgiving night this year. However, you still can expect t...
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FISH Food Pantry keeps hunger at bay, year-roundNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - A frozen turkey, five pounds of potatoes, corn, dressing, and maybe a pie. Put them together and you have Thanksgiving dinner. Add up what they cost at the store, and yo...
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What's your favorite piece of local public art?Nov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - In mentioning earlier this week that new wind sculptures are coming to St. Charles, it made me marvel a bit at all of the public art the Tri-Cities has on display for it...
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Imrem: Another ugly injury overshadows Bears' lossNov 20, 2016 4:01 pm - Another loss doesn't mean that much when the Bears' record is 2-8. Unless, that is, a team loses a player the way Leonard Floyd was lost on Sunday afternoon. The Bears r...
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Grammar Moses: Saving lives, one comma at a timeNov 20, 2016 6:15 am - Commas really DO save lives. You've seen permutations of these sayings in internet shareables and on T-shirts and probably a few crocheted potholders: "Let's eat, Grandm...
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Wind sculptures add to arts landscape in St. CharlesNov 20, 2016 5:00 am - Wind sculptures add to arts landscape in St. Charles