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Cubs' quality starts translate to victoriesAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- Let's revisit our old friend, the "quality start," this week. You know the quality start. It might be the most maligned stat in baseball. To get credit ...
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Tonight's the night! Let's celebrate those opening kickoffsAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Pick a town, any town. I'll pick the night. Friday. Tonight. Opening Night. High school football teams throughout Illinois will charge out on the fields tonight to offic...
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An American relationship in 'Paris'Aug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - A film review and film notes, coming up! • French actress and director Julie Delpy can never be accused of playing down to the masses. In the drama "2 Days in Paris," he...
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Music teachers create tale to make lessons funAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Two local teachers -- with the help of a wise old owl, a young boy named Leonardo and some musical instruments -- hope to instill a love for music in children. Grace Ba...
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Within football, let's all remember familyAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I never had the privilege of meeting Mel and Berneice Schlueter. But as the high school football season kicks off tonight, they will be on the minds of many, especially ...
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School year brings schedule filled with meetings, sports, homeworkAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Ahhh … are you other parents out there enjoying the sound of silence as much as I am now that the kids are back in school? Of course, now there's school schedules, PTA c...
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Three public commissions may come to an endAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - What do the Keep Des Plaines Beautiful, Cable Services and Human Services Advisory commissions have in common? They are on the city's chopping block. Aldermen decided ...
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Wish comes true for boy thanks to a ballgameAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Arlington Park racetrack officials played a softball game against some Arlington Heights police officers during the week of the Arlington Million to raise money for the ...
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If Sox had been grinders, Central was there to takeAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - And now, introducing grinder reason No. 573 why the White Sox are kicking themselves in the backside this season. The Central division is the worst in the American Leagu...
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Don't assume too much when it comes to GrossmanAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - It was an interesting question. "Sounds like you're convinced that Lovie Smith will make a change if this keeps up?'' I looked at my colleague and clarified, because tha...