Columns
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Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: When it comes to blame, Putin's name won't be on the ballotMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - The average price of gasoline has jumped over $1 since Vladimir Putin moved his army to the border of Ukraine. One dollar. And change. Nationally, the average price of r...
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Poles swings and misses in pursuit of OgunjobiMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - No more than a few minutes before Larry Ogunjobi was scheduled to meet local media for the first time, Bears general manager Ryan Poles released a surprising statement. ...
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Constable: Northbrook man helping Ukrainian refugees feels need 'to climb the tree and scream'Mar 18, 2022 1:00 am - The plane ticket said Jeff Kaminsky would leave his charity work on behalf of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Germany and be back with his family in his comfortable North...
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Feder: At top-rated WGN Morning News, Lauren Jiggetts enjoys 'freedom to be myself'Mar 18, 2022 1:00 am - Long before Lauren Jiggetts joined WGN-Channel 9 to anchor its top-rated morning news show, she already qualified as one of "Chicago's Very Own," Robert Feder reports. A...
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Blogger Eric Zorn: Without an apology, Foxx and Smollett can't hope to put case behind themMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - Jussie Smollett can restore his name and reputation only by seeking forgiveness and allowing time's eraser to do its work. A reversal of the actor's conviction on appeal...
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'Maybe I was used as a scapegoat': Hull has mixed feelings on losing Blackhawks ambassador roleMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - When John McDonough began the Blackhawks' ambassador program in 2008, his first phone call was to Bobby Hull. "One of our first objectives was to let it be known that we...
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Barbecue beef sandwich of Smitty's Hot-Dog Stand fame is a spin on the classic sloppy joeMar 17, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, March 18, is National Sloppy Joe Day, so I thought I would share an old family recipe for a simple barbecue beef sandwich that used to be served at my family's h...
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Indie filmmakers get 'X'-ed out in meticulously crafted ode to vintage horror filmsMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - “X” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Just when you think Ti West's gore-spurting, porno-slasher film “X” couldn't possibly be funny, the plot's driving force turns out to be — no kidding...
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Neighbors in the news: Grayslake North senior receives Chicago Bears scholarshipMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - Fiona Campbell, a senior at Grayslake North High School, was the recipient of the Chicago Bears' Collin Wehr Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance t...
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Northwestern grad Joshua Radin's songs help him connect with fans for Chicago tour stopMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin is thrilled to be getting back to what he loves — touring. “Imagine you missed your favorite thing for two years and you weren't allowed ...