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Constable: Ali in boxing, Kareem in NBA. But baseball's greatest Muslim player is ...Jun 09, 2016 5:00 am - Hailed as the greatest boxer, greatest athlete and one of the greatest Americans of the last century, Muhammad Ali most certainly holds the title of our nation's greates...
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Wannabe sexy 'Careful' shoots for steamy, but merely dampJun 09, 2016 5:00 am - Elizabeth Allen's neo-noiry potboiler "Careful What You Wish For" hails from the grand tradition of sexy thrillers such as "Double Indemnity" and "Body Heat," yet never ...
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Cook out in front at Rust-Oleum after late-day surgeJun 09, 2016 1:01 am - Austin Cook may have come the farthest in the shortest amount of time to play in the Rust-Oleum Championship, but it paid off in Thursday's first round. Cook completed i...
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The trap of historyJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - History is usually a good guide for understanding elections. Even times of unease and upheaval don't repeal the basic laws of politics. But history can also be a trap, b...
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An emotional postseason for Carmel Catholic's softball teamJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - On the eve of their latest "biggest game of the year," Carmel Catholic's softball girls received upsetting news. Momentum had changed. The cousin of Corsairs head coach ...
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What Wheaton Academy's Upp can do with just one handJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - A dominant Glenbard West squad just wrapped up the 2016 prep boys volleyball season, but serious players switch uniforms and compete with club teams over the summer. Lik...
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Neighbors in the NewsJun 08, 2016 11:00 pm - District 62 Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Nelson Gray was honored by the Illinois Association of School Business Officials for serving as president. IAS...
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Lean and lovin' it: Moist, flavorful quick bread makes the most of fresh organic strawberriesJun 08, 2016 6:00 am - Strawberries, cherries and peaches top my favorite fruits list. It's still too early for fresh local cherries and peaches, but not for strawberries. Right now we're in s...
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HOTT Productions in Schaumburg to stage 'Bye, Bye Birdie'Jun 08, 2016 6:00 am - HOTT Productions in Schaumburg to stage 'Bye, Bye Birdie'
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Professional outlook helps Conant's Bauch become a BanditJun 08, 2016 1:00 am - Conant coach Cathyann Smith always saw the tremendous drive in Allie Bauch to be the best she could be on the softball diamond. As a three-sport athlete in high school, ...