Columns
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It's dangerous to ignore Weimar comparisonsDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Last week on MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes," a guest mentioned the new unmentionable: Weimar. The guest was Bob Garfield, a liberal media critic, and he was discussin...
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Three American texts to inspire, guide President-elect TrumpDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Whatever his other considerable achievements, our president-elect is not known for his broad reading in American history. But Donald Trump is about to enter that history...
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Teach niece how to manage financesDec 05, 2016 10:00 pm - Q. My brother and sister-in-law have notoriously poor money-management skills and compulsive spending habits. After many years of helping them with gifts and loans, thei...
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Imrem: Cubs raise prices. Also, water is wetDec 05, 2016 4:00 pm - The Cubs announcing Monday that ticket prices are going up was like fish announcing that water is wet. It's what sports franchises do. When they lose, they raise the cos...
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What's to prevent another school bus tragedy?Dec 05, 2016 4:30 am - Suburban officials say safeguards are in place to help avert crash like the one in Chattanooga
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Now is the time to ensure American values are upheldDec 05, 2016 4:00 am - As the day administration changes in Washington, D.C. approaches, there is a sense of unease among many minorities from Muslim Americans to Hispanic Americans and many m...
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Lester: Elk Grove Township confident building isn't contaminatedDec 05, 2016 4:00 am - Elk Grove Township's supervisor tells me he's confident of getting an all-clear from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency if the township runs into trouble s...
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Catchings makes winning contribution to unity through sportDec 05, 2016 12:00 am - Former Stevenson standout Tamika Catchings helped the Patriots win the Class AA state championship in 1995. She helped Tennessee win a national championship in 1998 and ...
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Rozner: Selig in the Hall of Fame is just wrongDec 05, 2016 12:00 am - Each December when the Hall of Fame player ballot arrives in the mailbox, included is a list of rules. States Rule No. 5, "Voting shall be based upon the player's record...
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Buffalo Grove's Akiyoshi excels in spite of POTS challengeDec 05, 2016 12:00 am - Many of those who followed area girls volleyball the past few years knew Buffalo Grove's Kiarra Akiyoshi was one of the top liberos in the Mid-Suburban League. What many...