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Rededication at Oakton emphasizes value of community collegesSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Oakton Community College recently voted to change its name in the near future to Oakton College. One can debate the pros and cons of such a name change, but "community" ...
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Malm squeezes in, earns 1-shot victory in Illinois PGA Players ChampionshipSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Curtis Malm was the defending champion in the Illinois PGA Players Championship this week, but he was lucky to be in the field. The 36 players invited into the last of t...
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Ziehm: Illinois Golf Hall of Fame welcomes Pinns, SuttieSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Gary Pinns is probably best known in Illinois golf circles for winning the Illinois Open five times. No one else has done that. Pinns has done much more than that. He ga...
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Feder: Tom McNamee to retire as Sun-Times editorial page editorSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Tom McNamee, a pillar of Chicago journalism who rose from general assignment reporter to editorial page editor of the Sun-Times, is stepping down after four decades at t...
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Drury Lane's 'Forever Plaid' reminds us why this jukebox tuner remains an audience pleaserSep 27, 2021 4:00 pm - “Forever Plaid” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In a program note for Drury Lane Theatre's revival of “Forever Plaid,” director/choreographer Paul Stancato expresses his hope for audiences: t...
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What Illinois' green energy law means for electric car buyersSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - There's a lot to unpack in Illinois' new 956-page clean energy program, including $4,000 rebates for electric vehicles, subsidies for charging stations and ... some ambi...
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Illinois law will allow athletes to modify uniforms for cultural, religious reasonsSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - Illinois is the first state to adopt a new law providing students flexibility to modify their sports uniforms. The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows student athletes,...
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Feder: Ex-assistant producer accuses WTMX star Eric Ferguson of 'unwelcome sexual relationship'Sep 27, 2021 1:00 am - Radio Hall of Famer Eric Ferguson, longtime morning personality at WTMX 101.9-FM, is being sued by a former assistant producer of his show over allegations of an "unwelc...
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Looking back on looking upSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - We moved to Lisle when I was quite young. Tate Woods can attest to that fact. But even before Tate Woods, I knew about Eyes to the Skies. In fact, it qualifies as my ver...
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Feder: Chicago Reader celebrates 50th anniversary with gratitudeSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - The venerable Chicago Reader will honor its 50th year of publication with special anniversary issues on October 14 and October 28, featuring its origin story and article...