Columns
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Baseball Way Back: Stirring up baseball memories with 'the Straw'Jan 16, 2021 12:00 am - Last of 2 parts WBEZ radio sports journalist Cheryl Raye-Stout's career has come full circle. She began her career in the 1980s producing the Tony La Russa Show for WMAQ...
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Hub Arkush: Bears front office didn't fail, it just kept running in placeJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - First in a series It's time for the haters to stop trying to get Ryan Pace fired just for trading up and drafting Mitch Trubisky. Yes, it was an awful decision. But no g...
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Constable: Suburban cops help Zion felon make up for lost timeJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - The first car he stole at age 13, the drug dealer he shot, the $25,000 worth of baby formula he stole to pay for his heroin addiction, the years he spent behind bars - a...
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Grammar Moses: There will be no swearing in this columnJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - I had a friend during the 1980s, whose identity I will not divulge, who was fond of the film "Henry V," starring Kenneth Branagh as Henry, Prince of Wales. I loved it, ...
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Illini's rally falls short against Ohio StateJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - Like a number of high-profile recruitments, seeing two-time Illinois Mr. Basketball winner E.J. Liddell commit to Ohio State two years ago stung the Illini program. When...
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Two new laws aim to help veterans find jobs, better health careJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - Two newly adopted federal laws aim to help more veterans pursue education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and provide better quality and acces...
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Facts Matter: Pence didn't change Twitter photo to honor Biden, HarrisJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - Vice President Mike Pence drew President Donald Trump's fury for convening a joint session of Congress where Democrat Joe Biden formally was named the next president. Tr...
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Sound check: Livestream Andrew Salgado, Jimmy Eat World, MLK Day specialJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - Hometown country Suburban country boy Andrew Salgado may have moved down to Nashville, but in healthier times he makes regular visits home, playing local bars and v...
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Widescreen: Hollywood Bowl comes home, virtually of courseJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - Live outdoor concerts? In January? During COVID-19? PBS makes it possible with a new limited series premiering at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, on WTTW Channel 11. “In Con...
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St. Charles' new sensory garden will be a place for everyoneJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - The St. Charles Park District may have to hold off on allowing a bunch of children at the same time into a new sensory garden and inclusive playground area until after t...