Columns
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Movie review: 'The Front Runner' a better journalism story than political dramaNov 15, 2018 5:00 am - “The Front Runner” - ★ ★ ★ Jason Reitman's “The Front Runner” may not be the best example of political drama, but it should be mandatory viewing for students of journali...
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'For more than 50 years, I never spoke of Emmett': Till's cousin opens up in PBS documentaryNov 15, 2018 4:30 am - On Aug. 27, 1955, Phyllis Smith of Downers Grove celebrated her 6th birthday with her parents, sister and the usual collection of aunties and uncles and cousins. Her fav...
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Feder: Michael Arndt resigns as editor of Crain's Chicago BusinessNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - Michael Arndt resigned Thursday as editor of Crain's Chicago Business following a change in leadership at the weekly publication and website, Robert Feder writes. Get th...
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To Libertyville's Steinhaus, being positive makes a differenceNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - With his team down by 17 points to Conant in the fourth quarter of last season's regional championship at Deerfield, Libertyville guard Josh Steinhaus was optimistic. Ye...
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As Dems weigh impeachment, GOP leaders regret pursuing ClintonNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - If Democrats are trying to reassure anyone that they won't impeach President Trump, they're aren't doing a very good job of it. Just days after her party won control of ...
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When it comes to Helberg's life, there's plenty to celebrateNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - Ron Helberg meant a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a hall of fame track and field coach and official, a high school teacher, department chairman and administra...
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Feder: Emanuel wouldn't be first Chicago mayor to turn TV punditNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's appearance on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" Sunday stirred up speculation that he's shopping around for a new job in television new...
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A broader lens for looking at issuesNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - Very soon, the Daily Herald editorial board will formally describe a project that I'm very excited about. I think it will help inform our editorials with a unique depth ...
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Rare, rustic 1954 car hauler on the blockNov 14, 2018 10:00 pm - Finding a dreamy classic car at auction is easy, but it's not often you can bid on something equally cool to haul it home. The Donley Auctions Annual Fall Classic on Sat...
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Tylka can wait for sun to set on Wauconda careerNov 14, 2018 10:00 pm - Don't even bother thumbing the Google Maps app on your phone. It says it right there on Florida Atlantic University's basketball court. “1.8 MILES TO THE BEACH.” Ask Wau...