Columns
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JB Pritzker: The angriest Democrat in the roomMay 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: The 2028 Democratic race will be in the news from now until a nominee is chosen. Don't forget JB Pritzker, who can match AOC radical idea for radical idea, and who has a few billion dollars in personal fortune to run as long as he likes.
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New rules on investigating reporters present a risky testMay 01, 2025 4:00 am - It remains to be seen whether a new U.S. Justice Department policy on journalists’ privacy rights will be a simple impediment to reporting sensitive stories about the gov...
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Our economy needs CPR: A ‘Coalition to Prevent Recession’May 01, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Raja Krishnamoorthi: Trump's tariffs are damaging the economy and could lead to a recession. Bipartisan congressional action is urgently needed to repeal the tariffs before more harm is done.
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‘First of all, it means I’m old’: Naperville Central’s Nussbaum reaches coaching milestoneApr 30, 2025 5:33 pm - With his 750th softball win this season, Naperville Central coach Andy Nussbaum reached 1,500 victories between softball and girls basketball.
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Sarley: How the most memorable perch I ever caught came up just shortApr 30, 2025 4:47 pm - The largest I had caught was estimated at 1.75 pounds by Captain Bob Jenkins. Two pounds is the magic number when it comes to declaring a perch to be a monster. I actually thought my fish might be near that weight.
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Economic nostalgia fails us againApr 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: Protectionist tariffs meant to revive past economic glory repeatedly backfire, hurting the very people they aim to help. History shows embracing change, not resisting it, leads to prosperity.
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O’Donnell: Dishing Kentucky Derby adviceApr 29, 2025 2:41 pm - Columnist Jim O’Donnell analyzes the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Illinois ready to host NCAA men’s golf regionalApr 29, 2025 2:35 pm - After a disappointing Big Ten tournament finish, the Illinois men’s golf team will regroup for the NCAA regional.
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Upgrades beginning to show in court clerk’s operationsApr 29, 2025 4:00 am - When I took office as clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County this past December, I made a promise to bring progress to a system long overdue for transformation. I camp...