Columns
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Trump sees himself as D.C.’s top lawmanAug 15, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: It's refreshing that Trump sees high crime in the nation's capital as an emergency, but we’ll see if his approach can work.
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What will it take to get Cubs hitters to relax?Aug 14, 2025 8:05 pm - Could pocket pancakes, a comedy routine or arrival of a new player help the Cubs shake their awful hitting slump? Craig Counsell needs to think of something.
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Countdown to prep football: Three bold predictions for this seasonAug 14, 2025 5:47 pm - Our countdown to prep football continues with three bold predictions for the upcoming season.
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Silvy: Johnson’s methods might be unorthodox at times, but he still has our trustAug 14, 2025 6:00 am - We have to trust that first-year Bears coach Ben Johnson is QB Yoda, and soon Caleb Williams will become the young Jedi quarterback he was drafted to be. We wanted Johnson hired for this and much more.
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Learning from America's immigrant pastAug 14, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: When debating current issues, it's helpful to avoid inaccurate depictions of past policy, especially on immigration, in which both opponents and advocates of President Donald Trump's policies have views based on not altogether accurate renditions of the past.
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More things that don’t compute amid Gaza’s miseryAug 14, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: Common criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza fail to provide coherent alternatives or account for Hamas' role, and the narrative absolving Hamas while indicting Israel does not hold up to scrutiny.
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Restarting the roar: ‘Rejuvenated’ Lisle makes bold move to improve its football prospectsAug 13, 2025 8:22 pm - Fielding mainly underclassmen, Lisle High School football moves to a junior varsity schedule this season for a greater chance at long-term success.
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Sarley: Mea culpa, I have no defense for my actions on Lake SuperiorAug 13, 2025 6:42 pm - I was shaken when I read the following e-mail that I recently received. It hit me so hard that I read it over and over again.
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Greenberg: While Brewers can’t lose, Cubs are buckling under weight of expectationsAug 13, 2025 4:01 pm - While the Cubs are tumbling in the NL Central standings despite high expectations, the low-expectations Brewers just keep winning, on a 11-game streak through Tuesday’s games.
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Economic uncertainty revives interest in barteringAug 13, 2025 10:54 am - The current economic climate, which is seeing the effects of tariffs, cost increases and a slowing job market, is creating uncertainty for not only individuals, but also businesses of all sizes.