Columns
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Like it or not, something is getting doneFeb 02, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion: American politicians long claimed immigration was a crisis but did little; Trump exploited public anger by actually deporting people, unlike his predecessors, in a blunt spectacle.
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Hegseth’s vision a costly step in arms race that has never pausedFeb 01, 2025 2:38 pm - As Secretary Hegseth takes charge of the Pentagon, he aims to create an "iron dome" missile defense system to protect the U.S., but faces technological and diplomatic challenges - and will it make us safer anyway?
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The small business community can bring people togetherFeb 01, 2025 1:18 pm - The toxic, divisive, and exhausting political climate in our country makes coalescing around solutions difficult. Why is the small business community well-positioned to push through the noise? Because small business owners know how to communicate, negotiate, compromise, and solve problems.
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How our state stacks up: New report shows how Illinois compares to others on taxes, spending, other metricsFeb 01, 2025 1:00 pm - A new report from the state legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows how Illinois stacks up against the other 49 states in terms of taxes, spending, employment and other key financial metrics.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - Dave Joens retires as Illinois State Archivist after 20 years, plans to pursue writing history books in retirement.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - As TikTok's fate hangs in the balance, Illinois politicians ask: Can it be saved or sold to a US company, or will a ban be the only option?
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - Lawmakers file over 1,800 bills in Illinois, including measures to provide alternatives to prison, ban plastic bags, allow psilocybin use, and more.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - With prescription prices soaring, Illinois legislators announced a bill to create a board that would review and set upper payment limits to cap medication costs. Pharma companies have argued overall prices have risen modestly.
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Disoriented Democrats still don't know what hit themJan 31, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: Democrats are struggling to find an effective response to President Trump's early victories, as their attempts at constant opposition risk alienating voters who support his policies.
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The MSL’s tradition should not be taken lightlyJan 30, 2025 6:50 pm - While the realignment plans for the Mid-Suburban League carry a noble goal, the loss of tradition will hurt.