Columns
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Will falling birth rates mean a more conservative world?Feb 08, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Trump claims Americans waiting ‘200 years’ for an archFeb 08, 2026 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Americans have been waiting ‘200 years’ for an arch to be built in Washington, D.C.
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Want to know how to run a successful business? Here are some top tips for business networkingFeb 07, 2026 12:25 pm - These tips are drawn from panels featuring some of the Chicago region’s top business leaders, many of whom embraced networking even when it felt uncomfortable at first.
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Lincicome: Making more memories of the Winter OlympicsFeb 07, 2026 10:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Winter Olympics.
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O’Donnell: Is Halas Hall paying attention to a lesson from Super Bowl 60?Feb 07, 2026 10:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Jim O’Donnell looks at the Super Bowl and other sports stories in the news.
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Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza offer various approaches to comptroller’s jobFeb 06, 2026 11:18 am - Who wants to manage Illinois’ checkbook as the state faces growing financial uncertainty? Three state legislators and the treasurer of one of the state’s largest counties have raised their hand.
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Big Bang Theory: No telling how massive Bulls overhaul will play outFeb 05, 2026 6:30 pm - Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas spoke to reporters after trading away six players off the roster. He’s not even sure what happens next.
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In honor of the Olympics, it’s time for some real IHSA winter sportsFeb 05, 2026 2:51 pm - In honor of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics starting up this week in Italy, let’s make a move to take IHSA winter sports outside.
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License readers and public safety in the suburbsFeb 05, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Paula McCombie: License plate readers give law enforcement officers a critical tool to identify vehicles linked to criminal activity, collaborate with neighboring agencies, and respond more quickly when serious crimes occur.
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Blitzkrieg: The Trump assault marches onFeb 05, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: “Blitzkrieg” has come to mind during President Donald Trump's second presidency, during which he has moved swiftly to dismantle America's democratic norms and institutions, which he regards as his enemies.