Business Columns
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Electrical problem impairs CD playerApr 09, 2016 4:01 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I am seeking your advice as to what to tell our mechanic when we bring our 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in to solve the mystery of a CD player not work...
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From farm fields to gravel to asphalt: The evolution of Randall RoadApr 08, 2016 5:00 am - Michael Magiera was interested enough in one of my column items about how Randall Road has changed over the years to do some extra research about our busy thoroughfare a...
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A daughter's passion for vintage muscleApr 04, 2016 6:00 am - "Dream big and go for what you want," gearhead Joe Petrucci would lovingly tell his wide-eyed daughter, Shana. "Make sure you always reach for the stars." She did just t...
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Taking benefits while working is often a bad ideaApr 04, 2016 5:12 am - Q: I will be 66 in July - that's full retirement age according to Social Security. I am thinking about starting to draw Social Security while I am still working. I will ...
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White Eagle aims to end gender bias, help where she canApr 04, 2016 1:00 am - Wendy K. White Eagle of Campton Hills is CEO of Native Capital Investment Inc., and has been helping more than her own Ho-Chunk Nation. She is committed to ending gende...
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Watercooler: Changing the route to retirementApr 03, 2016 7:38 am - Q: There seem to be plenty of articles about taking a strategic step backward in your career when young. But what about when you're near the end of your career, in a lar...
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Career Coach: How to spot a bullyApr 03, 2016 7:37 am - Bullies, bullies and more bullies - I can't get away from writing about this topic. I wish we could finally put an end to bullying behavior in schools, at work and every...
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Colorful, crafty gadgets make debut at International Home and Housewares ShowMar 30, 2016 6:00 am - After walking the floors of the International Home + Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago earlier this month, I've seen the future for kitchen equipment. It's ...
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'Escape room' game to open in BataviaMar 29, 2016 6:00 am - Batavia seems to have this thing about events that originate in Japan. First, Batavia Public Library director George Scheetz brought an idea to town last year that start...
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Shred your personal documents at Algonquin CommonsMar 29, 2016 1:00 am - As you're doing your spring cleaning, you might want to gather those old, outdated documents you no longer need and bring them to the Randall Road corridor this weekend....