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Close friend deserves truth about dodged invitesFeb 19, 2017 5:00 am - Q. My husband and I have been going to dinner nearly every Friday night for years with another couple, "Kay" and "Jay." My husband considers Jay to be one of his best fr...
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Arlington lawyer expands her law firmFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - Janet E. Boyle of Arlington Heights handled murder, rape and other cases at the Cook County Public Defender's office before going into private practice. Handling such c...
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This Is 'The Problem We All Live With'Feb 19, 2017 12:00 am - Ruby Bridges was 6 years old when federal marshals escorted her through a screaming crowd of angry white adults so that she could be the first black child to attend an a...
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Downsizing seniors: Planning, organization skills neededFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - Think about some numbers. Give or take a few, 10,000 Americans reach 65 every day. That doesn't mean 10,000 of us retire, or decide to pack up and move to a smaller plac...
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Was this front-page news? Is Toby Keith Catholic?Feb 18, 2017 1:00 pm - A story, "How Toby Keith put Ribfest in political crosshairs" drew this online comment: "Why is the Herald making this a front page issue? Don't we have enough problems ...
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Lender withholds buyer financing, citing inadequate reserve accountFeb 18, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We listed our condominium for sale, and signed a contract with a buyer who made a full-price offer. To our dismay, we learned the buyer's lender would not provide fin...
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Grammar Moses: Did I shortchange you on men of action? Absolutely.Feb 18, 2017 12:00 am - My, you're an attentive crowd. Or you're the type of readers who love quizzes. I wrote last week about U.S. presidents who are - or were - men of action by virtue of the...
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Warren's Jones caps recruitment process by choosing Notre DameFeb 18, 2017 12:00 am - Self-described as a "shy, skinny, nerdy kid with glasses" when he was in middle school, Warren junior Micah Jones has grown more than just physically. Be like Micah. Aft...
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Constable: Suburban musician, piano-tuner wins GrammyFeb 18, 2017 12:00 am - Years of piano lessons as a kid growing up in Island Lake taught Matt Ponio that he didn't yearn to make a living playing Beethoven concertos. So he turned his ability w...
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'Game of Thrones' composer brings immersive tour to United CenterFeb 17, 2017 5:00 am - Next week, the home of the Bulls and Blackhawks will be invaded by dragons, White Walkers and a live orchestra. The "Game of Thrones" Live Concert Experience, featuring ...