Last Wednesday April 11, 2012, I was a guest on the WGN Midday News Lunchbreak segment with anchor Dina Biar, showcasing some of my Great … Read more ›
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April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
The ASPCA has designated April as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Imagine how much could be accomplished if each of us spent April learning … Read more ›
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Obama is unprecedented in setting precedents as Federal Appeals Court orders explanation
Let me get this straight, President Barack Obama thinks it would be unprecedented for the Supreme Court to find a law unconstitutional, right? In particular, … Read more ›
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Fire District: Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries for Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11. Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) officials recommend that residents ensure the effectiveness of their home’s smoke alarms … Read more ›
Back Talk: Talkin’ ’bout my generation
TribLocal and The Mash, the Chicago Tribune’s weekly newspaper and website serving teenagers in the city and suburbs, recently asked area high school students about … Read more ›
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Hey, Wall Street Occupiers – there's enough blame to go around
I know a lot of people who are facing serious financial trials and tribulations that would make teeth grind in the most pacifistic Wall Street … Read more ›
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SWANCC: Business as Usual
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) recently hired a new executive director just months after the former executive director was charged with … Read more ›
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More is More Mom: Chicago Tribune's Triblocal Charity of Choice….the Aurora Flyers!
As the More is More Mom®, I’m all about…….more Chicago Tribune’s Triblocal Charity of Choice contest! I was sooooo excited this weekend; I was scrolling … Read more ›
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Op-Ed: Increasing Disabled Housing While Decreasing State’s Debt
By Leo Kirwan When you hear Illinois state budget, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Over-extended? Disastrous? Crisis? What if our State could … Read more ›
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Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Salutes Nurses
May 6, 2011 Dear Editor, On May 6-12, we at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois will join the nation in honoring those in … Read more ›
