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Was it the truck or something else that saved them?Jan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - When winds rage, debris flies and dirt turns to darts, take cover. No, I'm not writing about the McHenry County state's attorney's race. Dolores and Robert Cook of Algon...
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Chianti Classico a simple wine worth savoringJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - With cold weather here, you're probably going to need a red wine that will make everyone happy. This is it: Chianti -- but not just any Chianti, of course. "Chianti" is ...
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Speak up! You can't expect spouse to read your mind.Jan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I've been married almost 10 years. Just before Christmas I got really sick; flat-on-my-back, fever, taking-antibiotics sick. I was pretty much down for the count ...
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Keep your family safe and warmJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - It's the time of year in our part of the country where we make some extra efforts to keep our homes warm and cozy. Plugging in the space heater or starting up the firepl...
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Footlik can make things happenJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Jay Footlik is the kind of person who will bring our country the change it needs when he becomes a member of Congress. Working to help support his family since he was 1...
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How to give overseas troops a taste of homeJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Girl Scouts kicked off their annual cookies sales earlier this month, and it continues through January. However, some of the troops have added a new sales pitch to their...
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Ease transition to a meat-free dietJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have been attempting to shift over to a vegetarian diet. I now eat a healthy, well-balanced diet with the exception of meat, but I do eat (organic) dairy produc...
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Warning: Don't be so quick to count out Chargers, GiantsJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - According to the wise guys in Las Vegas and the media know-it-alls, a New England Patriots-Green Bay Packers Super Bowl is a foregone conclusion. But it's a mistake to s...
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Peer-to-peer online lending must be considered carefullyJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- In the wake of the subprime mortgage meltdown, traditional financial institutions have tightened up on who gets to borrow money. But some people are still ...
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Elburn's community development director anxious to make her markJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - It's a new year and Elburn has a new employee in a brand new position. Erin Willrett began working as community development director Jan. 2. She will be reviewing all th...