Columns
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Should state keep road money in a 'lockbox'?Sep 12, 2016 5:30 am - “Are Illinois bridges safe to drive under?” likely won't be the question on your mind when voting, but a coalition of economic advocates and road builders hopes it will ...
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Volleyball: Radtke quickly swings into action at NIUSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - It's early in the season, but former Stevenson standout Jenna Radtke is in midseason form. The Northern Illinois University senior from Buffalo Grove earned the women's ...
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Softball: Elk Grove's Thomsen will take her skills to St. Cloud StateSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - When this column wrapped up last season, Elk grove's softball team was wrapping up a Cinderella run through the IHSA Class 4A state tournament. With Hall of Fame coach K...
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The American Dream reconsideredSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - With Election Day fast approaching, politicians of all stripes are invoking the American Dream - lamenting its passing or celebrating its vitality, praising its inclusiv...
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Rozner: Silly season about to begin for CubsSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - If this Chicago Cubs season has been too easy for you, don't worry because the circus is about to come to town. The Cubs will clinch the Central Division this week and t...
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Imrem: At 33, Chicago Bears' Cutler might not make it to 34Sep 11, 2016 5:01 pm - Jay Cutler doesn't appear destined to be another Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Drew Brees. Manning finally retired after last season at 39. Brady intends to play well bey...
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3 lawmakers want to kill the interview question we all hate: salary historySep 11, 2016 7:12 am - It's a question dreaded by anyone interviewing for a job: What's your salary history? Say too much, and put yourself out of contention. Say too little, and worry you'll ...
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Constable: How suburban Muslim parents explain 9/11 to kidsSep 11, 2016 7:00 am - Known simply as “September 11th,” the attacks on that day 15 years ago brought to our shores new levels of sorrow, fear, hate, patriotism, divisiveness, security and ign...
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Grammar Moses: There is a lot of 'on' on readers' mindsSep 11, 2016 7:00 am - Jim Connelly of Algonquin recently sounded off on a combination of words he finds troublesome. "Your recent column on the subject of too many words brought to mind the a...
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Dave asks for your opinions, good or badSep 11, 2016 6:00 am - We've all seen "best of" surveys in newspapers and online where readers vote for their favorite restaurants, stores, services and recreation or entertainment venues. My ...