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What to read before putting your house on the marketFeb 11, 2017 5:00 am - Q. Please give us the names of books that neophyte home sellers should read before selling. A. The first book that comes to mind is one I wrote myself years ago: "The Ho...
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Grammar Moses: Which presidents were men of action?Feb 11, 2017 12:00 am - I wrote once about the difference between redundancy (bad if you're a writer, good if you're an astronaut) and repetition. Redundancy in writing is exemplified by the se...
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Rozner: Odds against repeating don't scare CubsFeb 11, 2017 12:00 am - And thus it begins. In just a couple days, the Cubs report to spring training still floating on a cloud and in search of a repeat. History suggests it's unlikely given t...
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Realty kickbacks prompt penalties by consumer agencyFeb 10, 2017 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - If your real estate agent requires you to get a mortgage preapproval from one specific lender as a condition of submitting an offer to buy a house - even if...
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Benefits and drawbacks of living in a tiny homeFeb 10, 2017 5:00 am - Those TV shows about tiny houses are fun to watch, but living in one isn't all a big bed of roses. Q. I love all those "tiny house" shows on the HGTV cable network, and ...
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North: Bears should raise prices when team worth watchingFeb 10, 2017 4:19 am - By Mike North The Rebel Inside The Bears are raising ticket prices for 2017! Yes, that's the most logical move after giving the fans such a stellar season. Oh wait … t...
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Mundelein high school putting cops in the classroom - as teachersFeb 10, 2017 4:10 am - Cops have been in suburban high schools for years, working as "school resource officers" who deal with criminal matters on campus, taking action against unauthorized peo...
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What you'll see at the Chicago Auto ShowFeb 10, 2017 4:00 am - Self-driving cars that double as chauffeurs were the talk of the Chicago Auto Show preview Thursday, but behind the razzle-dazzle, automakers are wondering what a new-mo...
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Dear Time Travelers: Welcome to 2017Feb 10, 2017 12:00 am - My Lord, these time travelers. They're everywhere. I first noticed this influx of visitors from the past - men, mostly - shortly after the election. Filling my email inb...
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Will Sky be better off without Delle Donne?Feb 10, 2017 12:00 am - Here's an interesting question: Which group is more frustrated right now - Bears fans or Sky fans? Could be a toss-up. While Bears fans are disgusted by a hot mess on th...