Columns
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His name was Jordan EdwardsMay 05, 2017 1:00 am - Another black boy was killed by police, this time in Texas. His name was Jordan Edwards. Jordan was 15, a "model student," a "popular football player" and "a kid that di...
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Elgin grad gets Spielberg support for 1982 political massacre documentaryMay 04, 2017 6:00 am - Spielberg backs Elgin grad's disturbing doc Not many former Barlett residents and Elgin High School grads can say Steven Spielberg served as the executive producer on th...
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Constable: Race for 'too small' charities now a big dealMay 04, 2017 5:15 am - A massive run or walk that raises millions of dollars for a big-name charity is great, but it's not for everybody. Most charities don't have the staff or resources to st...
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Illini, Northwestern men's golfers join NCAA regional fieldMay 04, 2017 1:01 am - Last week the women's golf teams at Northwestern and Illinois received invitations to the NCAA tournament. On Thursday the men's teams at both schools also received thei...
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Feder: Purge continues at Reboot Illinois, state government coverage websiteMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - Longtime Springfield journalist Matt Dietrich is out as editor of Reboot Illinois, the website and subscription newsletter covering state and local government and politi...
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For Democrats, Obama's Wall Street payday sends the wrong signalMay 03, 2017 11:00 pm - "I am not a member of any organized party - I am a Democrat." - Will Rogers, 1935 Never mind that at a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the president of the United St...
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Spinner fad shows frivolity has its serious sideMay 03, 2017 11:00 pm - If Wednesday's front-page headline "The fidget spinner: Tool or toy" had a familiar ring to you, this may be why: Aug. 31, 1997: Parents left holding the leash as school...
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Bartlett woman to lead state financial aid administrators groupMay 03, 2017 11:00 pm - Bartlett resident Michelle Stipp, director of financial aid at Roosevelt University, was elected president of the Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administr...
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New director takes the helm at TriCity Health PartnershipMay 03, 2017 11:00 pm - If everyone were aware of the TriCity Health Partnership medical and dental clinic and the services it offers, Executive Director Kim Lamansky would be facing a far smal...
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Imrem: Chicago Bulls fail to launch their decision-makersMay 03, 2017 2:00 pm - Congratulations to GarPax for clarifying the state of the Bulls on Wednesday morning. Of course, it did take awhile to wade through the gibberish during the Bulls' seaso...