Columns
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Feder: Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones named editorial page editorJun 30, 2021 1:00 am - After two decades as theater critic of the Chicago Tribune Chris Jones was named editorial page editor Wednesday. But he said he still plans to review "the major shows" ...
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Feder: Buyout or not, Kristen McQueary quits Chicago TribuneJun 30, 2021 1:00 am - The buyouts may be over but the bleeding hasn't stopped for the Chicago Tribune. On Tuesday Kristen McQueary, editor of the Tribune's editorial page, announced that she...
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A vote on voting rights: a stress test for democracyJun 30, 2021 1:00 am - Miraculously, the system worked for declaring Juneteenth a national holiday - all the way from the Capitol signing to the White House ceremony in a day. Never have I see...
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How a rare encounter with a summer tanager made this birder's dayJun 29, 2021 6:00 am - One of my favorite spring rituals is the Birdwatching Open at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, held every year on World Migratory Bird Day. The 12th edition of the “the Open” t...
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They want you: Need a job? Youth, prep sports desperately need refereesJun 29, 2021 5:30 am - If sporting events had fewer referee whistles, and fewer controversial calls from officials, would anyone mind? Coaches, athletes and fans would probably all be down wit...
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Constable: Days of 'gentle rain' and 'sun-kissed' now 'monsoon' and 'drought'Jun 29, 2021 5:10 am - If you were among the many suburbanites who prayed for rain to help our brown yards, wilted trees and scorched gardens, your work is done. And people with soggy basement...
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman talks about next season, the Olympics and refereesJun 29, 2021 1:00 am - In addition to fielding a flurry of questions Monday about the sexual misconduct case involving the Blackhawks, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Senior Deputy Commissio...
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Barrington's Janess captures Women's Western Junior, will miss Illinois Women's OpenJun 29, 2021 1:00 am - This year's golf calendar isn't as loaded with big events as it normally is. That's why next week figures to be the biggest of the local season. It features the biggest ...
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St. Viator names DeLeon as new boys soccer coachJun 29, 2021 1:00 am - With an emphasis on the "student" in "student-athlete," soccer coach Byron DeLeon has mentored some successful teams at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights. Earl...
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Yes, there is a conspiracy and GOP wants to keep it hiddenJun 29, 2021 1:00 am - Conspiracy has replaced policy as the motivating force of the Republican Party and its media minions - but only the most flimsy and imaginary conspiracies qualify for pa...