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Smoked salmon torte makes a wow centerpiece for EasterMar 16, 2016 6:00 am - Ham, deviled eggs, and roasted asparagus are usually on our Easter dinner menu, but this year we are having brunch instead, and while some of our dinner items will make ...
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Ryan Companies adds Algonquin senior community to its portfolioMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - Construction at Clarendale of Algonquin, a $40 million senior living community, is moving along with completion expected this fall. The project joins many facilities aro...
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Let Trump have his horrible sayMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - If Nathaniel Lewis is not careful, he's going to get Donald Trump elected. Lewis was one of the organizers of the demonstration in Chicago that closed down a Trump camp...
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The data tells the truth about state's inadequate tax policyMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - It appears likely Illinois won't get a final General Fund budget for FY2016 - which ends in just over three months. This has numerous consequences, none good. For instan...
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Imrem: Somebody has to panic about Chicago BlackhawksMar 15, 2016 5:01 pm - Letter to the editor: No, no it isn't, of course it isn't. This comment is in response to a Daily Herald headline concerning the Chicago Blackhawks, "Is it too early to ...
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Cousin to sweet potato pie perfect for St. Patrick's DayMar 15, 2016 6:00 am - I've never seen an Irish Potato Pie except on my Maw Maw's dessert table around St. Patrick's Day. Most recipes named “Irish Potato Pies” are savory pies with vegetables...
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North: Nothing better than March MadnessMar 15, 2016 5:19 am - It's time to rev up our engines for the fun of March Madness and the NCAA basketball tournament. I spent several first rounds in Las Vegas over the years (some I remembe...
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Constable: Armadillos approach; gators next?Mar 15, 2016 5:15 am - Once confined to the state of Texas in the United States, armadillos now are showing up as roadkill in southern Illinois. A tick species known as the Lone Star tick has ...
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Opening night coming up for Kane County CougarsMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - We're less than a month away from the Kane County Cougars opening night of April 7. Those planning to attend that game or any other during the 2016 season at Fifth Third...
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It's time to apologize for biting the hand that held yoursMar 15, 2016 12:00 am - Q. My cousin, "Dara," and I have been lifelong friends since we were born three weeks apart. The friendship has had its natural ebbs and flows, but I can't think of a ti...