Columns
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North: Why Cleveland Indians should thank LeBronOct 21, 2016 6:00 am - I always thought that every city had its own sports stories, and I never believed a great player or one team could influence other players or teams in the same town. Bu...
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Do-it-yourself toilet repairOct 21, 2016 6:00 am - Q. The linoleum around my toilet has a dark stain that won't wash off. My next-door neighbor is a "do-it-yourselfer," so I asked him about it. He said the stain is cause...
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'Black Mirror,' 'Westworld' make for provocative sci-fi TVOct 21, 2016 6:00 am - Science-fiction fans are enjoying an exciting fall on network and cable outlets, and Friday brings Netflix subscribers the season's biggest thrill. "Black Mirror," a col...
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Farming group offers free housing, board for volunteer workOct 21, 2016 5:00 am - A little-known nonprofit hooks up people who will work for free on earth-friendly farms in exchange for rent-free housing and three square meals a day. Q. My 18-year-old...
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Sisters' memoir recounts growing up in suburbs with stepdad charged in cold caseOct 21, 2016 5:00 am - The story of Donnie Rudd - former suburban school board member, disbarred lawyer, con suspect and now murder suspect - has captivated us since his arrest late last year ...
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Court ruling could encourage realty payoff scheme revivalOct 21, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - A decision by a federal appellate court last week is casting new light on practices in the real estate field that buyers and sellers often know little about...
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Rozner: Chicago Cubs won't allow narrative to engulf themOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - Very early Friday, while flipping through the channels and searching for highlights from a particularly bad NFL game, the remote found its way to ESPN2. The focus on tha...
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Imrem: Cubs' Russell introducing himself to the worldOct 20, 2016 5:00 pm - Addison Russell is an example of how incorrect a sports writer can be. Yes, me. Especially me ... the Wizard of Wrongicity. My greatest misses include a collection of co...
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Dann says enough of the 'waking from a nightmare' clicheOct 20, 2016 6:00 am - A real wake-up call Three times in Mike Flanagan's horror sequel "Ouija: Origin of Evil," characters wake up from bad dreams by bolting upright in bed like spring-l...
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How small businesses can help solve homeless problemsOct 20, 2016 1:00 am - "Look, Bill. The Swansons - she has that CPA firm in Glenview - have added something to our group's monthly dinner party." "What's up? Do we have to bring our own food t...