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Three ways to make the state basketball tournaments betterMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Not that anyone asked me, but here's a look at three ways the IHSA can improve the state basketball tournament. 1. Rethink the regional process Teams work all season to ...
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Brace yourself for bumpy Huntley Road for a while longer, folksMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - If the bumps, ruts and potholes on Huntley Road between Route 31 and Sleepy Hollow Road are making you feel frustrated and defeated, you're not alone. West Dundee villag...
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All going swimmingly for first victim of Obama tsunamiMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Former Buffalo Grove resident Gery Chico knows what it's like to be in a political dead heat with Barack Obama as the campaign finish line approaches. Four years ago, Ch...
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Bald is in at Hersey -- all for a good causeMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - It's March, which means winter is on its way out. Or so hope some Hersey High School students and teachers. Hersey will conduct two events to raise money for St. Baldri...
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Try shining a harsh light on your failure to commitMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Prior to leaving for grad school, I was living with my girlfriend, A, and surreptitiously dating B and C. I know, I'm a terrible terrible heel. Something wasn't w...
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Kenny Williams hits shot for the agesMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Kenny Williams and Elgin High have been synonymous the last three years. For football. The senior has played varsity basketball for three seasons, but his legacy in Elgi...
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One good step always is paying down debtMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I read your article "Hard Work Doesn't Pay," and I agree. I also believe Corporate America will use you, abuse you and show you the door when they are done with you. ...
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Toy just reminder to stop at red lightsMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Hoffman Estates trustees found a little surprise before Monday's board meeting. Assistant Police Chief Steven Casstevens left miniature toy traffic lights in front of ea...
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One phone call can eliminate all your cold-calling obstaclesMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - You could find your prospects list; think about what to say if you manage to reach someone; make a phone call or two; get shunted to voice mail or stopped by the gatekee...
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Girardi keeps his challenges in perspectiveMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Joe Girardi has April 22 circled on his calendar. And it's not because the lifelong Cubs fan has more interest in beating the White Sox than he does the Red Sox. Not at ...