Columns
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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The right college fit will save you moneyApr 22, 2026 9:47 am - In 1990, the cost of full-time attendance at a four-year college was around $10,000 a year. In 2025, the average cost of attendance in 2025 was $27,277 for in-state residents and $37,408 for out-of-state. And that’s at a public university. Sticker prices at private institutions is even higher.
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How Hungary mattersApr 22, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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U.S. Open golf qualifiers set to begin in IllinoisApr 21, 2026 4:39 pm - U.S. Open golf qualifiers began Monday.
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Will contractor’s lien prevent sale of condo unit?Apr 21, 2026 3:27 pm - A roofing contractor filed a lien against the individual units of our building. Will this lien prevent me from closing on an upcoming sale of my unit?
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Ask a Vet: Is it wrong to declaw my cat?Apr 21, 2026 1:27 pm - My cat shreds the furniture with her claws and has ruined an expensive couch. I’m thinking of relinquishing her to a shelter, but I don’t want her to be put to sleep. Should I get her declawed?
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O’Donnell: Any surprise will be a surprise at NFL draft ’26Apr 21, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the NFL draft.
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Consider whom you kneel toApr 21, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion:
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Two complaints against property managersApr 20, 2026 6:29 pm - A few months before moving, I noticed a crack in the bathroom window by the stall shower. I notified management, and now they are charging the cost of the repair against my security deposit.
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High Five: Top prep sports events coming up this weekApr 20, 2026 6:21 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep events coming up this week.