Columns
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Berg: Will Pritzker buy graduated tax with gas tax pork?Apr 10, 2019 1:00 am - By Austin Berg Illinoisans already pay some of the highest taxes in the country at the pump. But a political problem for Gov. J.B. Pritzker could mean they'll pay even m...
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Parker: Does Democratic field have a just and inspirational leader?Apr 10, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - In his most famous dialogue, "The Republic," Plato, via Socrates, explored the idea that a just state would best function under the leadership of a perfectl...
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Rozner: Picking a Masters favorite? Good luck this yearApr 10, 2019 1:00 am - So it has finally happened. Heading into a major championship, Tiger Woods will have an opportunity to face the best players in the world, a full complement of stars fro...
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Feder: It's all over for Johnson Publishing CompanyApr 10, 2019 1:00 am - It's a good thing John H. Johnson didn't live to see this day. Johnson Publishing Company, former publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines, filed for bankruptcy Tuesday - 77...
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St. Charles choir director reflects on his history of serviceApr 09, 2019 11:00 pm - Award-winning St. Charles choir director reflects on his history of service
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'The power of true stories': Documentary filmmaker teaches teens at Arlington Heights libraryApr 09, 2019 6:00 am - Cesar Toscano, 17, of Mount Prospect loves science fiction and action movies - think "Aliens" and "Godzilla" - and he would love to one day be involved in the industry, ...
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Cersei Lannister vs. Jon Snow: Who will win the 'Game of Thrones'?Apr 09, 2019 6:00 am - At last. The final six episodes of “Game of Thrones” begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, on HBO, and this rabid fan sees two main candidates to be atop the titular seat wh...
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Guest View: HB825 amounts to tax on rainApr 09, 2019 1:00 am - By State Rep. Allen Skillicorn Guest columnist "I know to you it might sound strange. But I wish it would rain." - The Temptations There isn't anything Springfield won...
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Gerson: Feelings aside, white supremacy must be undoneApr 09, 2019 1:00 am - By MICHAEL GERSON WASHINGTON - The national debate on race - which the president has made more angry and urgent with his racial demagoguery - is hindered by imprecise la...
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Former Medinah golf director Scully now has Masters on his mindApr 09, 2019 1:00 am - Mike Scully knows all about big golf events. As director of golf at Medinah Country Club for more than a decade he played a lead role in staging the 2012 Ryder Cup match...