Columns
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As Cubs offense heats up, Ballesteros makes case to stay in lineupApr 17, 2026 7:06 pm - The Cubs scored double-digit runs for the third straight game and beat the Mets 12-4 on Friday at Wrigley Field, as Moises Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ hit home runs.
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Recycle your bicycle: Schaumburg nonprofit gets refurbished bikes to those in needApr 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Ryan Gable of Bikes and Music, a Schaumburg-based nonprofit, collects used bikes, has them repaired and donates them - along with a helmet - to groups who work with people in need.
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Blame, restructure, repeat: A sinking presidencyApr 17, 2026 1:01 pm - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel:
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White Sox expanded ‘Pope Hat’ giveaway due to demand: ‘This is going a little bit too crazy’Apr 17, 2026 10:51 am - For a Major League Baseball team, the best way to draw big crowds on a consistent basis is to either play in an iconic ballpark like Wrigley Field or have a consistently ...
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Have We Won Yet?Apr 17, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: We didn't destroy a civilization in a night, thankfully, only one man's temporary definition of winning. But we also have not dramatically changed the calculus of the negotiations, much less the politics at home.
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Illinois’ nuclear momentApr 17, 2026 4:00 am - Illinois is entering a new era of rising electricity demand. Electrification of home heating, electric vehicles, manufacturing growth, and new AI data centers are all dri...
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Diggins’ decision to join Sky a sign of respect for frustrating franchiseApr 16, 2026 6:22 pm - After a flurry of moves, the Chicago Sky has a very different roster heading into the new season. The highest-scoring player, based on last season, is veteran guard Skylar Diggins, who wanted a return to her Midwest roots.
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Schmit: Prep football combines serve as one-stop shopping for collegesApr 16, 2026 5:55 pm - Prep sports columnist Kevin Schmit writes about the impact of the upcoming football combines.
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JD Vance’s hard road to 2028Apr 16, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: The bottom line is that it is incredibly hard for a vice president to directly follow the president he or she serves into the top job.
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A president’s fitness for office is a matter of national interestApr 16, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: