Columns
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More worrisome complications as START treaty set to expireJan 27, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson:
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How to care for paperwhite narcissus, and tips for spotting houseplant pestsJan 26, 2026 5:38 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson shares tips on caring for paperwhite narcissus and spotting pests on common houseplants.
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Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumberJan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Jan 26, 2026 4:58 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Horned Lark is having a moment: Ground-hugger featured on cover of two birding magazinesJan 26, 2026 12:24 pm - There are roughly 750 kinds of birds in the United States. So, what are the chances that one of them, Horned Lark, would grace the covers of two major birding magazines this month?
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Facts Matter: The US didn’t own GreenlandJan 26, 2026 9:58 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the U.S. once owned Greenland, a Proud Boys leader has been hired by ICE and more.
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Electric infloor heating can improve comfort on cold daysJan 26, 2026 5:00 am - We set our thermostat lower to save, but my feet are always cold. Is infloor electric radiant more efficient than resistance electric heating and can it be used under carpeting?
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Greenberg: Lester’s next induction should be in CooperstownJan 25, 2026 5:05 pm - After last Tuesday’s National Baseball Hall of Fame election, Jon Lester is now on the clock for the big induction, not a regional one. He will be on the ballot for the first time next season.
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Dietz: Moore’s birthday wishes include standing up for Hawks teammatesJan 25, 2026 3:22 pm - John Dietz: The Blackhawks’ Oliver Moore enjoyed an eventful birthday Friday night in Carolina, one that included a fight, an assist and a game-winning shootout goal.
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Trump's outrageous threats get practical resultsJan 25, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Think about it. Heads of government do not normally reveal the texts of private communications from other heads of state. Yet that is what Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway did last Sunday.