You noted that filters cant be applied retroactively. While I agree with you that they need to fix this, there is a workaround available. That is, just do a search using the same terms that you have set in the filter and then apply the label or what-have-you to all of them. This is my personal mini-fix until they do something about it on their end.
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You noted that filters cant be applied retroactively. While I agree with you that they need to fix this, there is a workaround available. That is, just do a search using the same terms that you have set in the filter and then apply the label or what-have-you to all of them. This is my personal mini-fix until they do something about it on their end.
Anyone looking to check out the list without subscribing to the Chicago Tribune's website should check out http://www.2blowhards.com/archives/001515.html