Columns
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How does saying ‘no’ to customers help business?Dec 12, 2024 2:17 pm - Whether it comes from a restaurant, hotel or retail store, telling customers “no” is bad for business. As consumers, when we’re on the receiving end of a “no,” it makes us not want to return.
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The new IBCA Hall of Fame class is out of this worldDec 12, 2024 6:00 am - The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s 2025 Hall of Fame class has worthy and interesting picks.
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What to put under the tree for your favorite outdoorsmanDec 12, 2024 6:00 am - Hopefully, the person you need to buy presents for is an outdoorsman. That opens up myriad possibilities for potential presents.
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Silvy: Now that Bears players have tanked Brown’s candidacy, here’s my choice to be coachDec 12, 2024 6:00 am - And just like that, the Bears coaching candidate list has been reduced by one. Thomas Brown is out. It’s not his fault, it’s the players’. All we heard from them was how ...
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Loose screws: America confronts its deepening cruelty problemDec 12, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Pete Hegseth's missionDec 12, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Trump chose Fox host Pete Hegseth, with a questionable personal past, for Secretary of Defense because he will be loyal and attack liberal military policies on TV. This tests government checks and balances.
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Film Study: Nice idea, but 49ers coach Shanahan isn’t saving the BearsDec 11, 2024 8:54 pm - Where did things go wrong for the Bears on Sunday in Santa Clara? Well, it’s a long story, but the good news is their streak of frustrating, narrow losses came to an end.
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Politics of economic redistribution, RIPDec 11, 2024 2:45 pm - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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O’Donnell: When ‘Go, Cubs, Go’ was nearly lost to the Beach BoysDec 11, 2024 6:00 am - Jim O’Donnell: Remembering when ‘Go, Cubs, Go’ was almost lost at sea by the Beach Boys.
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Bowls of comfort: Warm up with three soothing and satisfying soupsDec 11, 2024 5:11 am - Whether you’re craving sweet, spicy, or hearty, these soups are perfect for cozy nights by the fire or sharing with loved ones around the table. So grab your ladle — it’s time to make the most of soup season!