Columns
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St. Charles’ eastern gateway to get major boost with Fox Haven SquareJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - St. Charles has hit a potential home run with new development plans for the city’s east side. Officials say the new retail and restaurants planned for Fox Haven Square could transform the area near the former Charlestowne Mall.
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Refugee suspension a brutal blow for Afghans who helped U.S.Jan 24, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Bipartisan efforts to pass legislation helping Afghans who aided the U.S. have failed, and the suspension of refugee status for those who are here puts many in danger.
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Trump-ItisJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Trump is politicizing the Washington plane crash and failing to lead. His attacks on federal workers and his appointees' lack of qualifications threaten air safety and other protections.
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A Chicago sports legend still soaring after receiving lifetime achievement awardJan 23, 2025 5:59 pm - Willy Roy, a longtime Bensenville resident and one of the few living legends of Chicago soccer, received the Walt Chyzowych Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 11 at the United Soccer Coaches convention at McCormick Place.
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Are prep athletes prepared to negotiate with colleges?Jan 23, 2025 5:24 pm - With colleges poised to hand out stacks of cash, are prep athletes prepared to negotiate?
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Will Trump help L.A.?Jan 23, 2025 10:54 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Trump politicizes California wildfires in inaugural speech, attacking state leaders despite firefighters' valiant efforts. Newsom extends olive branch for federal assistance.
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Silvy: Johnson is the guy the Bears needed to do the work of winningJan 23, 2025 6:00 am - Applause filled the atrium. When Ben Johnson walked into Halas Hall, he heard from boisterous Bears employees thirsty for success. And I’m happy to report that I’m willin...
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Ceasefire renews question whether Palestinians can abandon self-harmJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Jack Smith, the prosecutor who would never admit what he was doingJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: Though Trump prosecutor Jack Smith denied political motivation, he clearly aimed to convict Trump of 2020 election charges before 2024 vote, violating rules against timed prosecutions.
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Questions we all should be asking ourselves about trustJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Each of us should question why we trust certain news sources or government actions, and recognize our own biases, basing trust on thoughtful examination rather than emotion.