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Illinois ready to host NCAA men’s golf regionalApr 29, 2025 2:35 pm - After a disappointing Big Ten tournament finish, the Illinois men’s golf team will regroup for the NCAA regional.
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Upgrades beginning to show in court clerk’s operationsApr 29, 2025 4:00 am - When I took office as clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County this past December, I made a promise to bring progress to a system long overdue for transformation. I camp...
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Can Trump’s tariff plan work?Apr 29, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Trump imposed tariffs to boost US manufacturing, but their arbitrary nature shocks markets and worries even supporters. Success depends on clear targets and sticking to a strategy.
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How good have the Bears been at drafting tight ends?Apr 28, 2025 6:14 pm - After the Bears selected Michigan’s Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, this week’s High Five looks at the Bears’ interesting history in drafting tight ends.
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Despite pause on new biking funds, area projects keep rollingApr 28, 2025 11:37 am - Due to the potential impact of executive orders on biking infrastructure projects, six northeastern Illinois counties are developing separate safety action plans aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
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Juda ends Michigan gymnastics career in dramatic fashionApr 27, 2025 4:31 pm - Olympic gymnast Paul Juda, a Stevenson High School graduate competing at the University of Michigan, won an individual title and helped the Wolverines win their seventh national title.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Several local football recruits committing to collegesApr 27, 2025 4:30 pm - Palatine’s Tony Balanganayi and Hinsdale Central’s Gene Riordan are two of the many local football players who have given their verbal commitments to colleges.
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Second term turmoil: Be mindful of history”Apr 27, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Arthur I. Cyr: Most modern second-term presidents have struggled with major scandals or issues, with Eisenhower a notable exception due to his disciplined leadership style. So far, Trump is no Eisenhower.
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Plagues of our fathersApr 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion: Americans used to be willing to die for a just cause. Now, we die for every made-up piece of junk talk radio and podcasts shovel in our direction.
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Small business advocates make their voices heard in SpringfieldApr 26, 2025 12:50 pm - Things were buzzing during our 2025 Advocacy Day in Springfield. Indeed, the hallways were packed as advocacy groups navigated their way into meeting rooms to press for ...