Columns
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Lawmakers must prioritize good policy over destructive politicsNov 08, 2025 1:27 pm - In Illinois, politicians concluded their legislative year during the fall veto session, and they did not do nearly enough to support small businesses.
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Knowing the tax law isn’t power. Using it is.Nov 08, 2025 1:18 pm - For the first time in a long time, I believe Washington has passed legislation that truly supports small and mid-sized businesses.
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Lincicome: Of all the halls, baseball’s is the most famousNov 08, 2025 10:00 am - Former Major League Baseball players Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy should go into the Baseball Hall of Fame, writes columnist Bernie Lincicome.
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O’Donnell: Fox wants drama from the surging Bears vs. the splintering GiantsNov 08, 2025 10:00 am - Despite the Giants lousy season, Sunday’s game against the Bears at Soldier Field has Fox Sports very interested, writes columnist Jim O’Donnell.
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Lincoln library now home to rare, unusual letterNov 08, 2025 4:00 am - The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. It is also 1861, and the job seeker is a Black man.
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Should home inspectors disclose mold?Nov 07, 2025 8:24 pm - Mold and other environmental hazards fall outside the scope of a traditional home inspection. However, that doesn’t mean the home inspector can ignore visible signs of mold.
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Sweet memories: St. Charles Colonial Cafe’s mini-museum shares ice cream history spanning 125 yearsNov 07, 2025 3:57 pm - Next year will mark 125 years the Anderson name has been involved in milk or ice cream production, distribution and sales throughout the region, with many of those years as a St. Charles icon in the Colonial name.
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No fare hikes or service cuts for Chicago transit agencies, RTA chair saysNov 07, 2025 2:51 pm - Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head of the Regional Transportation Authority said Thursday.
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Governor says he will review ‘medical aid in dying’ billNov 07, 2025 2:50 pm - Terminally ill adults in Illinois may have the option to take life-ending medication prescribed by a physician under a bill sent to Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Beans in tomato soup? Here’s a creamy yet hearty recipe even purists will loveNov 07, 2025 8:51 am - Cannellini beans, spinach and Parmesan cheese give the classic tomato soup a hearty twist — plus about 10 grams of protein per serving. And best of all, it’s still perfect to pair with a grilled cheese sandwich.