Columns
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A number of things behind an important Thanksgiving reminderNov 27, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Reading the news or following events on broadcast or social media can often seem to consign Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous line from the poem “Happy Thought” to the realm of quaint naivete. But then, there is Thanksgiving.
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Venezuela, covert action and national securityNov 27, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Arthur I. Cyr: A basic fact of life is that the United States does not willingly tolerate hostile regimes in the Americas.
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Laboring in a spiritual harvestNov 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Geneva grad Navigato remembers those ‘fun times’ on the basketball courtNov 26, 2025 5:25 pm - Geneva graduate Nate Navigato is among those to be inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2026.
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Grace and disgrace: Amidst the latter, we’re reminded of the formerNov 26, 2025 2:27 pm - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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You can’t count out the Bears, but can you count on them in the last 6 games?Nov 26, 2025 11:38 am - Sitting in Section 349, high atop the field, I was sure of two things: The Chicago Bears would take the lead in the second half, and the game would come down to the last ...
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Sarley: Tips for staying safe and comfortable while ice fishing this winterNov 26, 2025 10:00 am - It looks to me like winter is finally here. The temps are going the below freezing. It won’t be long before those of us who practice the sport of ice fishing will be able to hit the ice-covered water.
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Captive consumers are paying way too muchNov 26, 2025 7:34 am - Even though their leases require airport businesses to charge prices that are competitive with downtown Chicago, it sure doesn’t seem that way. I took the time to look at many items for sale at an airport, and the typical markup is 100% to 300% over industry standards.
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The flying public is getting surly. Don’t let it ruin Thanksgiving.Nov 26, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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What happens if a board does not adopt a budget?Nov 25, 2025 4:37 pm - What happens if a board does not adopt an annual budget?