Columns
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Can NHL and NBC take momentum inside?Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - The NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day produced a publicity boon for the league and its broadcast partner, NBC, but now comes the bigger, more important question: Take...
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Class to help family, friends cope with disordersJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Starting Monday, Barrington-area residents helping care for someone with a serious mental illness will have another option for support. NAMI Barrington Area, a local cha...
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Malcolm's dad in the middleJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Sorry, but it's no longer "Malcolm in the Middle." It's Malcolm's dad who's stuck in the middle -- of a major dilemma. And it's not being played for laughs this time. Br...
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Preschool fair offers plenty of optionsJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - If you are thinking about sending your 3- or 4-year-old to preschool for the first time, you might want to check out the Preschool and Day Care Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p....
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Honoring those who make us greatJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Better get right to the point. Last week I promised to share the winning efforts of the DuPage County staff's work last year. As you'll see, it ranges from work that scr...
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Time to update to efficient furnaceJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I made energy improvements to my house, but my 25-year-old gas furnace does not keep it as comfortable as before. Also, I think my gas bills should be lower? Whic...
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Calculators help estimate your income in retirementJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I just read your response to a reader concerning the impact of his Social Security benefits on his standard of living in retirement. How does one find out what the be...
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Findings make her an advocate for colon cancer screeningJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - "Have yourself a Merry Colonoscopy, flush your colon right. From now on the privy is a welcome sight." Not exactly the carol I wanted to sing at Christmas but I needed a...
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Trash talk heats upJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - You know political season has arrived when the bickering begins. Usually, elected officials try to stay away from making public comments about election-related issues at...
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Pioneer center open for businessJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - The new Pioneer Park Community Center is finally open at 500 S. Fernandez Ave. Classes and activities were moved to other community centers during the center's construct...