Columns
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Kid-centric countdown: Put young chefs in charge of the snacks and let the creativity flowDec 25, 2024 5:31 am - We adults may consider cooking a chore, but it’s the main source of entertainment when kids gather to ring in the noon year. Together you can craft kid-friendly grazing boards loaded with dips, crackers, crunchy chickpeas, stuffed dates, crudites, cheese and fruit.
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Ditch the beef, embrace the turkey chili this winterDec 25, 2024 5:15 am - You don’t need beef or tomatoes to make a chili worthy of the name. This Winter-Warming Turkey Chili from Don Mauer is a terrific twist on the classic.
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In the wake of tragedy, lean on faithDec 25, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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A Santa by Any Other NameDec 25, 2024 4:00 am - What I've got is an "LED Santa Blow Mold With Warm White Light & Light Skin." He stands a little over 2 feet tall. So, what is it I've got? It's one of those plastic Sant...
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Bears Film Study: Wasn’t Detroit’s defense devastated by injuries?Dec 24, 2024 7:52 pm - Detroit’s shorthanded defense still had no problem dispatching the Bears on Sunday. Do we really need more proof this team needs a talent upgrade before a new coach will succeed?
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Quiet quitting: Joe Biden's disappearing presidencyDec 24, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Biden's presidency fading fast - diminished role, light schedule and "poor memory" raise questions about his fitness to govern.
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Things are looking up: Bulls have enjoyed a best-case scenario with LaVine this seasonDec 23, 2024 5:40 pm - The Bulls are still a work in progress, but one impressive accomplishment has been Zach LaVine returning to talented player status, rather than the toxic trade bait of last year.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: A look at in-state FCS recruitsDec 23, 2024 6:00 am - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran takes a look at in-state recruiting for the FCS schools in Illinois.
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College Achievers: Cary-Grove graduate a consensus football All-AmericanDec 23, 2024 6:00 am - College Achievers: Cary-Grove High School graduate Addison West, earned All-America honors by The Associated Press, the Walter Camp Foundation and the Football Writers Association.
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To keep students in college, focus on their mental healthDec 23, 2024 4:00 am - Guest columnist Katie Clark: College dropouts cite mental health as a top reason. Trauma-informed campus design and better counseling can help students stay enrolled.