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Home inspector missed window defectsJun 03, 2016 1:00 am - Q. We bought our home about six months ago, and our home inspector found no problems with the windows. He said he opened and closed all of them, and they were all workin...
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Medicare won't pay for grab bars, but will pay for injuriesJun 03, 2016 1:00 am - It seems absurd, but Medicare won't reimburse the cost of making an older person's home safe from a fall, but will pay lots of money to help that person recover from an ...
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Why not base school-funding formula on proven research?Jun 03, 2016 1:00 am - The environment in Springfield couldn't be more toxic or dysfunctional. The virulence of the budget debate between Illinois' Republican governor and Democrat-controlled ...
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New bill seeks credit reporting and scoring reformsJun 03, 2016 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Erroneous or outdated negative items on your credit report can be deal killers - or at least deal delayers - when you're trying to purchase a house and get ...
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Why Trump attacked MartinezJun 03, 2016 1:00 am - By Byron York Many observers were mystified when Donald Trump attacked New Mexico Republican Gov. Susana Martinez. But the story was really very simple: Martinez hit Tru...
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Grayslake woman enjoying bright lights of bodybuilding worldJun 03, 2016 1:00 am - Sparkly earrings and bracelets. Check. Bikini bathing suit: extra skimpy, and with plenty of shiny bling sewn into the fabric to make it pop. Check. Sexy high heels. Che...
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Jackson on fishing: Think small in the pursuit of bluegillsJun 02, 2016 10:05 am - Barry T. in Arlington Heights is a regular reader, and he often sends emails about his fish-catching prowess. And his latest missive struck a populist chord with me: "I ...
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Lester: Lifeguard jobs go begging this summerJun 02, 2016 5:30 am - Despite the lure of earning a paycheck while getting a poolside tan, high school- and college-aged students aren't lining up to fill suburban lifeguard jobs. Local park ...
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South Elgin student hopes to inspire through documentariesJun 02, 2016 5:30 am - Anna Lee Ackermann wants to inspire others to do good things — adopt babies in need, advocate for animal rights, fight against global warming — so what better way than t...
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Reel life: 'Shaun the Sheep' leads morning movie seriesJun 02, 2016 5:00 am - Classic Cinemas' popular Wednesday Morning Movie Series cranks up its 2016 season with the delightful animated comedy "Shaun the Sheep" at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at...