Columns
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Good or evil?: How owls have been depicted in folklore and historyOct 31, 2024 6:00 am - Nature columnist and owl enthusiast Mark Spreyer takes a look at how owls have fascinated humans for centuries, and how they’ve been depicted in folklore, fiction and history.
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If you’re not into catch and release, here are the best local fish for diningOct 31, 2024 6:00 am - A lot of people tell me that they don’t like to eat fish. That fits perfectly with the very popular concept known as “catch and release.” I release almost everything I c...
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Uncommitted seniors who will benefit from having playoff games to impress collegesOct 31, 2024 6:00 am - The IHSA football playoffs begin this weekend and in many ways this is truly the second season. The postseason is even more significant for several impressive Class of 2...
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Silvy: The Bears need a better coach than EberflusOct 31, 2024 6:00 am - What’s the worst offense from Bears coach Matt Eberflus? • Not having your team ready to play out of the bye. • Allowing Shane Waldron to hand the ball off to a backup ce...
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Hold the phone: Glenbard East’s Miller teaches her students the ropesOct 31, 2024 6:00 am - Glenbard East girls basketball coach and physical education teacher Nicole Miller was honored for her active curriculum.
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Can we find a way above and beyond all this trash talk in politics?Oct 31, 2024 4:00 am - In Sunday’s “Our view” editorial, our Editorial Board reflected in some detail on the importance of decency in leadership. Events of the past week or so have me thinking ...
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Anniversary year shows importance of NATO”Oct 31, 2024 4:00 am - “Most alliances die young.” That is how “The Economist” magazine began a special essay on the durability of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). This military allia...
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November is ‘Thank a Business Month’Oct 30, 2024 9:47 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s a great time to thank a business. The Better Business Bureau suggests customers give a nod of support and thanks to trusted businesses with great products, customer service, and community involvement.
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We have to redefine this mass shooting thingOct 30, 2024 4:00 am - The fake news and the corrupt Deep State FBI have convinced Americans that we have a lot of mass killings in this America. The fake figures are backed up by some communis...
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Upgrades sorely needed at district’s schoolsOct 30, 2024 4:00 am - How we treat and educate children is a direct reflection of our community’s values. At this moment, our children are not being served as well as we all want. Despite cons...