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Colorful, crafty gadgets make debut at International Home and Housewares ShowMar 30, 2016 6:00 am - After walking the floors of the International Home + Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago earlier this month, I've seen the future for kitchen equipment. It's ...
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Sinking to old lowsMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - When a presidential election devolves into a hydrant-watering contest between leading contenders about the relative attractiveness of their respective wives, not only do...
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Change is in the air in HavanaMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - Observing President Obama and his beautiful family in Cuba this week, one could still be convinced, as many Americans are, that this voyage for "freedom" was a serious m...
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Helberg brought winning mindset to WW SouthMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - A highly regarded physics teacher at Wheaton Warrenville South, after being hired as boys track and field coach Ken Helberg quickly learned another discipline would be m...
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Comfort dog alleviates fear at Northbrook dental practiceMar 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Comfort dog alleviates kids' fears at the dentist office
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Batavia teen donates 1,500 books to Little CityMar 29, 2016 11:00 pm - When Nicole Schwarzbauer of Batavia was looking for an idea for a service project, she only had to go as far as her family bookshelf. "We had quite a few books and I tho...
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Imrem: Can Leitao provide Wright stuff for DePaul?Mar 29, 2016 5:01 pm - Having run out of jokes about the Illinois men's basketball program, it's time to chuckle at DePaul. With Illinois the question is, "Why can't the Illini reach the NCAA ...
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'Escape room' game to open in BataviaMar 29, 2016 6:00 am - Batavia seems to have this thing about events that originate in Japan. First, Batavia Public Library director George Scheetz brought an idea to town last year that start...
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Recent water violations in 33% of analyzed suburbsMar 29, 2016 5:30 am - Editor's note: This is Part 3 of a continuing series on suburban water quality. Part 1: In light of Flint water crisis, is there lead in our supply? Part 2: How Antio...
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Mike North: Let's see Cubs-White Sox rivarly renewedMar 29, 2016 5:19 am - The challenge for Chicago baseball fans this season will be to pay attention to both teams. The White Sox are under the radar after a hectic week with Adam LaRoche's sud...