Columns
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Silvy: Bears need to do more for the defenseMar 19, 2026 9:00 am - Marc Silverman: Raise your hand if what the Bears actually did in free agency matched your offseason wish list? Be honest, not defensive.
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In memoriam to a leader guided by loveMar 19, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Don’t sweat the tank: Luck will help, but Bulls need a better planMar 18, 2026 9:56 pm - The Bulls didn’t lose any ground in the pursuit of lottery chances Wednesday, as they lost by 30 to the Toronto Raptors at the United Center.
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Saying goodbye to a good manMar 18, 2026 5:36 pm - For Wheaton Central and Wheaton Warrenville South baseball players of a certain age, March 10 was a day to reflect. Retired Tigers baseball coach Lyle Morrow, 93, of West Chicago, died that day. A peaceful resolution, he was surrounded by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen, and their children, Jamie and Jason.
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Can absent board member assign proxy to another?Mar 18, 2026 4:43 pm - I am on the board of my condominium association, and I cannot attend all the board meetings in person because I travel for work. Can I give my “proxy” to another board member to vote on my behalf during the board meetings?
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How rolling window shutters can help with storm safety, security, and energy savingsMar 18, 2026 4:30 pm - I have two large west-facing windows and I am considering installing rolling shutters for security and storm safety. Will they also save energy and what are my options?
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Meet the ducks that nest in treesMar 18, 2026 2:16 pm - Early spring is a good time to see local tree ducks, both of which have nested at Stillman Nature Center in Barrington -- the wood duck and hooded merganser.
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Scenic strolls: Favorite places for a walk or hike in the Tri-CitiesMar 18, 2026 1:05 pm - Through the years, it has often been mentioned in this column which parks, paths and neighborhood routes my wife and I walk. Here are a few of our favorites.
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The imperative to change business strategy is more pressing than ever. Just ask Southwest Airlines.Mar 18, 2026 8:37 am - Willingness to challenge the status quo and question the utility of even the most long-standing policies and practices is required now more than ever.
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Just one more bite: Easy corn and black bean dip is hard to resistMar 18, 2026 5:46 am - Have you ever been to someone’s home and eaten something that kept you coming back for more? My friend Julie’s Corn and Black Bean “Crack” Dip was exactly this for me, and several others who also were hovering around the bowl.