Columns
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College Achievers: Willowbrook’s Cruz working for a shot at the NFL CombineJan 18, 2026 3:00 pm - College Achievers: Willowbrook graduate and Kansas offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. will play in the American Bowl this week with an eye toward an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: College football coaches begin high school visitsJan 18, 2026 2:49 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: Football recruiting was on a hiatus over the last several weeks as the focus for college coaches was on reloading and retaining their rosters via the transfer portal.
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Fentanyl and the flag: Numb nationJan 18, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion:
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Video shows demonstration, not a military operationJan 18, 2026 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a video shows U.S. troops assaulting a Venezuelan tanker sporting a Russian flag, President Trump is considering a return to prohibition and more.
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What's the matter with Minnesota?Jan 18, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Lester likes Cubs’ chances to take another step in 2026Jan 17, 2026 8:52 pm - As usual, hype and optimism were abundant at the Cubs Convention this weekend. But will they be any better in 2026 with Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera.
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2026 tips for how to pay for collegeJan 17, 2026 12:59 pm - Whether your college-bound student is starting college this fall, next fall or the one after that, there are steps you can take in 2026 to help your child get their degree without sabotaging your savings or retirement.
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Illinois needs spending restraint to help businesses thrive in 2026Jan 17, 2026 11:53 am - The Illinois General Assembly has returned for the 2026 session, and lawmakers already are debating subsidizing the Chicago Bears’ new stadium, making changes to Tier 2 pensions, addressing energy concerns and data centers, and even proposing new progressive income taxes.
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Lincicome: This is no way for the Bears to reach 100Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - There must be at least 100 reasons why the Bears could lose to the Rams on Sunday. The Bears could lose if nobody up there likes Caleb Williams. If Montez Sweat cheers up...
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O’Donnell: Good, better, don’t implode — three easy pieces for Bears over L.A.Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - PSYCHOLOGISTS MAINTAIN THAT a key part of being a fan is anticipation and that's a good thing. Whether that good thing extends to the 60,000 or so who will be anticipatin...