Columns
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Constable: Letter from Vietnam rekindles suburban veterans' pastNov 11, 2016 4:15 am - An old pro when it comes to sharing his Vietnam War experience with school kids on Veterans Day, former infantry squad leader Chuck Derer was talking to a class at a sub...
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Let's hope Trump discovers a commitment to the common goodNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - "Now all the truth is out," said William Butler Yeats. "Be secret and take defeat." Which is not really an option for a columnist. After so many harsh words for Donald T...
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Suburban companies share spotlight at Chicago Innovation AwardsNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - While its spotlight was focused on the city, a number of suburban companies came away with top honors at the 15th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The annual awards, fo...
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Dealing with the unthinkable just takes a little thinkingNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - Disaffection has had its day, but now its morning in America - how do we channel the need for change and at the same time overcome the symbolic flaws of our chosen leade...
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Palatine Scouts to send experiment to space stationNov 10, 2016 5:00 am - Eighth-grader Elliot Lee of Palatine has dreamed of becoming an astronaut ever since he saw the movie "Apollo 13." But now he's working on the next best thing: preparing...
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Autism doc 'Life, Animated' a touching screening at Tivoli TheatreNov 10, 2016 5:00 am - Films animate miracle The After Hours Film Society presents Roger Ross Williams' documentary "Life, Animated," at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 ...
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Trump's Job 1: Show he's up to the taskNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - Donald Trump has just provided Republicans in the U.S. with their greatest unanticipated opportunity since Ronald Reagan's first election in 1980. At the same time, he h...
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York gives Newton a champion's retirement send-offNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - A long, green line, for sure. Hundreds came out to York High School on Nov. 6 to salute Joe Newton, the spunky legend who had coached Dukes cross country and track for 6...
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Mainstream, if you must, but proudNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - I think I'm a member of the Mainstream Media. At least red-faced people keep pointing their fingers in my face and telling me that I am. And I think I'm supposed to feel...
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Imrem: Chicago White Sox fans lose their go-to argumentNov 09, 2016 4:00 pm - Chicago White Sox fans learned a lesson last week. You remember the White Sox, don't you? Yes, Chicago's other major-league baseball team. The Cubs' victory in the World...