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The Sioux in the U.S. and the Jews in Israel are both Indigenous peoplesApr 05, 2024 4:00 am - The Sioux Nation stretched over much of the Great Plains before the westward push of settlers after the Civil War encroached on their lands. Given that history, it's natu...
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Border is the big issue for 2024Apr 05, 2024 4:00 am - Former President Donald Trump has a new cause, “migrant crime,” and a new slogan, “Stop Biden's Border Bloodbath,” as he noted during a speech in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ...
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Suzuki, Little and Ohtani: Thoughts on Cubs opening weekApr 04, 2024 8:11 pm - After the opening week of Cubs season, there’s plenty to discuss between exit velocity, an interesting weekend and promising pitchers.
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Tips for making the best of O’Hare from local business travelersApr 04, 2024 2:59 pm - Traveling to or through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport? Here are a few good tips from a few hardened local business travelers. Arrive early. O’Hare is one of...
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Things you learn when you’re not really tryingApr 04, 2024 12:25 pm - OK. Be honest. Raise your hand if you know the difference between cement and concrete. You do if you read Jenny Whidden’s front-page story on Monday in which she describe...
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Hilby brings humility to the top of the track rankingsApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - People crowd the fence around the track to see him race. He’s asked to sign autographs. The Aurora city council resolved to declare this July 23, his 18th birthday, in his honor. The Illinois High School Association named him Academic All-State, first team.
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The right way and wrong way to find a tasty dinnerApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - This is a great time of year to be fishing. I’ve mentioned eating tasty filets before and that may seem wrong to say for someone who believes strongly in the principle of catch-and-release. I don’t think that is true.
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Picking winners at the Masters is never easyApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - This is a golf tradition like no other. The Masters — first of the year’s four major championships — is coming up next week.
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Silvy: Williams’ nails are not your concern Bears fansApr 04, 2024 5:30 am - There once was a player Chicago hated. He not only beat the Bulls over and over, but while he was winning, he would commit cheap shot fouls consistently. He once pushed Scottie Pippen from behind and Pippen landed head first into the stands.
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When a 'difficult conversation' threatens free speechApr 04, 2024 4:00 am - Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is perhaps the leading Trump inquisitor in the House of Representatives. He led one impeachment, played a key role in another and...