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Good wine: A family affair — Benziger family wineryApr 26, 2016 11:00 pm - You may not know the name Benziger. You may not recognize Glen Ellen, the family's first wine label. But odds are strong you know chardonnay, the grape that the Benziger...
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Batavia to celebrate Loyalty Day with paradeApr 26, 2016 11:00 pm - When my boys were little, they were very excited about going to the Loyalty Day Parade. We found a perfect spot on Wilson Street and sat down on the curb and waited for ...
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Blackberry Farm is a mix of historical and hipApr 26, 2016 11:00 pm - Getting older is inevitable. The trick is handling the aging process gracefully. On the west edge of Aurora, there's an iconic landmark where the mythical fountain of yo...
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Bobby Knight's support of Trump no surpriseApr 26, 2016 5:01 pm - Bobby Knight reportedly is supporting Donald Trump's pursuit of the GOP's presidential nomination. In one way, this is about as surprising as Refrigerator Perry endorsin...
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Dundee parade planner shares tips for smooth rollingApr 26, 2016 5:30 am - Parades always look so well-planned. From the first fire truck to the last police car, all the units march or drive in a single line, evenly spaced, and well mannered. L...
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Readers weigh in on Charlestowne MallApr 26, 2016 5:30 am - As uncertain as the future of Charlestowne Mall might be, we do know this: There is no shortage of ideas about how the lonely retail center on the east side of St. Charl...
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Constable: Favorite tree on Arbor Day? Morton leader has manyApr 26, 2016 5:24 am - We barely step onto the sidewalk outside the Morton Arboretum's administration office in Lisle when Todd Jacobson stops and points. "This is one of my favorite trees," s...
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Verdi: Blues prevail in Game 7 worthy of JuneApr 26, 2016 5:00 am - ST. LOUIS — Instead of their dream back-to-back scenario, the Blackhawks will rue a cruel post-to-post denouement. They were down by a goal with about 4 minutes remainin...
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North: Both Cubs and White Sox are hot stocks right nowApr 26, 2016 5:00 am - So far, Chicago's two baseball teams are letting all of our hopes and dreams from the offseason seem a little more real. In my world, the trend is your friend, and the ...
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Illini men and Northwestern women rule Big Ten golfApr 26, 2016 1:01 am - This is getting to be old hat. The University of Illinois men and Northwestern women are returning to next month's NCAA tournaments as Big Ten champions. Coach Mike Smal...