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The semifinal round of the IHSA playoffs feature some excellent matchups. Here’s a look at some of the best games.

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Animal control is used to dealing with stray cats and dogs. But what happens when there’s a peacock strutting down the alley?

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The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, ...

The 55-year-old author, comedian and actor opened up on a variety of subjects, from the death of James Garfield to the importance of family time.

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