Columns
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Constable: Mom and son take the same college class - and team up on projectsMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - In their twice-weekly mass communications class at the College of DuPage, Caleb always sits next to Tiffany. "They're both super students," says professor Sandy Fries. T...
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Checking in with the Daily Herald columnistsMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - You read what our columnists have to say each day about the teams you follow. Ever wonder what they think about life in and out of the sandbox? Let's ask. Now that there...
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Watchdog: Illinois' early pot tax revenues outpacing other statesMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - By Jake Griffin jgriffin@dailyherald.com Tax revenue from recreational marijuana sales in Illinois is outpacing what several other states received in the early months of...
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Facts Matter: There hasn't been a disease in each election yearMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - A meme circulating on social media claiming every election year has coincided with a disease is "inaccurate and imprecise," according to Science Feedback, a website that...
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A look at the advantages, pitfalls of working from homeMar 13, 2020 6:00 am - It's certainly not a new trend, but working from home is becoming even more common as a way to thwart the spread of the coronavirus. Such an arrangement works great for ...
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Feeling of heartbreak for athletes will lingerMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - Unfortunately, this is going to be a story that is told over and over and over again in the coming weeks. Disappointment and heartbreak and emptiness in the sports world...
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O'Donnell: Contagion prevents old Prospect champs from seeing ZionMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - ON A FRIDAY NIGHT long ago, the host Prospect Knights won a magical basketball game. They beat a Hersey varsity loaded with junior Andy Pancratz and freshman Dave Corzin...
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Grammar Moses: In lieu of anything fun, read thisMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - "In lieu of current events, we remind members to practice good health habits. Washing your hands, using hand sanitizer, wiping down equipment after use ..." I was all re...
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Panic, if you must, and then pivotMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - When is the last time someone told you to calm down, and it worked? I'm not seeing a lot of raised hands. Having someone tell us we're overreacting is annoying and cond...
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Numbers don't add up for Westminster Christian baseballMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - In 2010, Westminster Christian won the Class 1A baseball championship. The Warriors will not get that chance this season, virus or no virus. Down to 115 students and den...