Columns
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - As TikTok's fate hangs in the balance, Illinois politicians ask: Can it be saved or sold to a US company, or will a ban be the only option?
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - Lawmakers file over 1,800 bills in Illinois, including measures to provide alternatives to prison, ban plastic bags, allow psilocybin use, and more.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - With prescription prices soaring, Illinois legislators announced a bill to create a board that would review and set upper payment limits to cap medication costs. Pharma companies have argued overall prices have risen modestly.
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Disoriented Democrats still don't know what hit themJan 31, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: Democrats are struggling to find an effective response to President Trump's early victories, as their attempts at constant opposition risk alienating voters who support his policies.
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The MSL’s tradition should not be taken lightlyJan 30, 2025 6:50 pm - While the realignment plans for the Mid-Suburban League carry a noble goal, the loss of tradition will hurt.
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UDR: Three concepts that drive our coverageJan 30, 2025 1:01 pm - Columnist Jim Slusher: The Daily Herald strives to publish stories that directly help readers in their daily lives, offer information not available elsewhere and focus specifically on suburban issues. A recent article on Tollway stickers exemplified this approach.
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Silvy: It won’t matter how good Johnson is as coach if he doesn’t have strong offensive, defensive linesJan 30, 2025 6:00 am - It’s still shocking to me that Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham, who learned from Andy Reid, Brett Veach, Scott Pioli, Roseman and Ozzie Newsome, thought they could cut corners and build a successful, sustainable program without putting big-time assets into their lines — especially on offense.
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Mean boys: The bullies and the bros take overJan 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: Trump's administration signals an embrace of thuggery, fascism, and nazism through pardons, appointments, endorsements and messaging.
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Renewing Trump tax cuts crucial to America's economic strengthJan 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: Trump tax cuts set to expire, putting $4 trillion tax hike and 6 million jobs at risk. Can Congress stop economic catastrophe?
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A day on the lanes is no walk in the park for high school bowlersJan 29, 2025 3:06 pm - The Illinois High School Association bowling finals are grueling even for young arms.