Columns
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Barley, lemon and dill combine for a veggie soup that’s both hearty and lightMay 07, 2025 5:55 am - Faced with some leftover barley and the prospect of creating a dish fitting for the warmer spring weather, M. Eileen Brown came up with this soup that’s both hearty and light. Barley gives it heft while lemon and dill lighten the flavor. Crisp green veggies liven it up.
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If you like Pinot Grigio, try this refreshing and affordable Austrian standoutMay 07, 2025 5:34 am - Pinot Grigio burst into the U.S. in 1979 as a light, dry and lemony alternative to the overbearing Chardonnays of the day. Today, Pinot Grigio is second only to Chardonnay in U.S. white wine sales. But success has its costs. Overplanting in Italy and international copycats have replaced Pinot Grigio’s vivacity with dull, often sweetish wines. For a refreshing alternative, try Gruner Veltliner.
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Praying for 'renewed spirit of justice’May 07, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: On the May 1 National Day of Prayer, President Trump issued a proclamation asking God for blessings and justice. Polls show low approval ratings, especially among African Americans, causing many to pray for Trump's leadership.
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O’Donnell: Sports talk radio in Chicago slipping into darknessMay 06, 2025 3:06 pm - Columnist Jim O’Donnell details how sports talk radio continues to struggle in Chicago.
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Trump's push for truly equal rightsMay 06, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Racial quotas and admissions preferences, though backed by institutions, violate civil rights laws and principles. Trump's order bans this discrimination.
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Layoffs in health research put safety, access to care at riskMay 06, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist : When my wife and I look at our soon-to-be two-year-olds Max and Theo running around the house playing and laughing, we are so thankful IVF was available. So, you can imagine our outrage when we found out President Trump and Elon Musk laid off the very federal experts who work to ensure IVF is safe and accessible.
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Who has home course advantage in 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah?May 05, 2025 11:12 pm - Captains Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker will go head-to-head at next year’s Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club.
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How does Crow-Armstrong compare to Cubs’ greatest center fielders?May 05, 2025 6:16 pm - The Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong is off to a terrific start, but how does he compare to the greatest center fielders in franchise history?
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‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School DayMay 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
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Why the U.S. and Illinois should support Taiwan’s participation in the WHOMay 05, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Dennis Yen-Feng Lei: Taiwan's effective universal healthcare and technological expertise make it a valuable partner for the WHO, but political barriers unjustly exclude it from participation