Columns
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Profane ‘salutes’ and a confusion of public standardsJan 15, 2026 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: In September 1976, then-Vice President Nelson Rockefeller was pictured prominently in newspapers across the country playfully and prominently aiming his middle finger toward a group of hecklers during a campaign event. Today, I’m intrigued by a confusion of incongruities the incident exposes
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The prime of tough-guy progressivismJan 15, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: New poll shows voters have more confidence in Republicans than Democrats to handle key issues, despite disapproving of Trump's handling of economy, inflation, tariffs, and foreign policy.
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Lambesis finds Greece is the word when it comes to high-quality team basketballJan 14, 2026 6:22 pm - From St. Viator High School and Mount Prospect, Peter Lambesis has adjusted to the strategy and style of European professional basketball.
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Should condo board member use work email for association matters?Jan 14, 2026 2:23 pm - Is it a good idea for a condo board member to communicate about association matters using their work e-mail?
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Sarley: This weekend’s Chicago Muskie Expo is a big dealJan 14, 2026 11:53 am - A look at the upcoming Chicago Muskie Expo, plus some local fishing derbies.
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Why do we have bad times at restaurants?Jan 14, 2026 8:40 am - I have written many articles critical of restaurant owners and staff. It is important to understand that things happen, and it’s not always the restaurants’ fault.
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Creamy broccoli cauliflower cheddar soup a cozy antidote to winterJan 14, 2026 5:53 am - If you’ve already jumped headlong into your 2026 fitness regimen, congratulations — hooray, good for you. But you may want to stop reading now. This soup is definitely not part of the game plan.
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A new year of flavor: Easy chicken dinners that save time and moneyJan 14, 2026 5:50 am - Making dinner at home not only saves money compared to takeout or dining out, it often tastes better and gives you full control over the ingredients. Here are three reliable, approachable chicken recipes to add to your weeknight rotation: Chicken Tikka Masala, a Copycat Costco Chicken Bake and Pumpkin Chicken Chili.
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Organic potatoes make casserole season even easierJan 14, 2026 4:49 am - I love the idea of slow-baking a hearty casserole to warm my kitchen and me when winter weather is downright nasty, as it has been. I chose organic ingredients for this Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Casserole, and for good reason.
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Cyberbullying: Getting to the heart of the matterJan 14, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: