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Elgin native returns to open modern barber shopAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - Wendy Carrillo is eager to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather, Gordon Wendt of Elgin. He was a barber and now she plans to open a barber shop in their hometown. ...
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Rozner: Goodell paradox continues to embarrass NFLAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - Roger Goodell is at it again. The NFL chief takes few breaks from trying to prove he is as powerful as any god and as vindictive as any dictator. But since he has no aut...
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How to make a new business connectionAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - It's that time of year: The kids, many of them, are back in school. Cubs fans are hoping; Sox fans looking away, Bears fans crossing their fingers. And business organiz...
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The conversation I have with my son on Black Lives MatterAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - I am a father of three white children who are adults now. I also have a 14-year old African American/Asian-American teenager who I raise as my own son. My adult childre...
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The incredible cost of higher interest ratesAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - In 1995, the total debt of our government was an impressive $4.9 trillion. It has, of course, become much more impressive since. Gross government debt at the end of 2015...
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Car show raises funds for veterans with cancerAug 21, 2016 11:00 pm - There will be a fundraiser next month along the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin for veterans suffering from cancer. The Algonquin Commons mall, on the west side of Ra...
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Imrem: Chicago White Sox should be happy anyone still cares at allAug 21, 2016 5:01 pm - Let's try to divert our eyes from the Chicago Cubs for a moment and take what might be a last look this season at the Chicago White Sox. Yes, I know … yikes! The picture...
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Grammar Moses: Negative self-esteem can't hurt you if it doesn't existAug 21, 2016 7:02 am - Paul Reardon of South Elgin told me that while he is not a professional writer, he finds that looking closely at grammar makes him a better one. That closer look prompte...
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Keep on rolling: Batavian raises funds for Cougars fan's wheelchairAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - What are friends for other than to help one with a flat tire? This flat tire happened to be on the wheelchair of Barb Mabbs, a Riverain Point resident in Batavia who doe...
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Dividing chores equally, not quitting job, is the answerAug 21, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I could use some perspective here. My husband and I recently had a baby. After three months of maternity leave, I went back to work full time for about a month, but h...