Columns
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Minnesota welfare scandal is the fraud warning Americans finally noticedJan 09, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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Epic changes coming in 2026 will alter the IHSA’s biggest sportsJan 08, 2026 4:53 pm - It might be wise to buckle up for the 2026-27 IHSA sports season. It’ll be unforgettable for two giant reasons.
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The Cubs traded for an impact starter. Now they need to splurge on a top free-agent batJan 08, 2026 11:32 am - After trading No. 1 prospect Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in a three-player package for right-hander Edward Cabrera, the Cubs should splurge in free agency.
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Silvy: History tell us Bears need to take care of Packers early to avoid disappointing end to seasonJan 08, 2026 10:00 am - This rivalry has been scary for Chicagoans for years. It’s been a bloodbath, and even in seasons the Bears fight back, it’s never enough to knock out Green Bay.
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Getting fired up for a Bears experience just starting to bubbleJan 08, 2026 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Whether you’re an avid Bears fan or an occasional follower who just starts waking up at NFL playoffs time, you likely identify closely with the lead on our Mike McGraw’s column on the front of Tuesday’s Sports section.
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Amid anger tsunami, anti-extremism activist maintains hopeJan 08, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: Farah Pandith could be forgiven for feeling that her life's work combating hate is hopeless. She doesn't.
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Geneva must again deny demolition of former Mill Race InnJan 08, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Kendra Parzen: The reignited debate in Geneva about the future of the former Mill Race Inn at 4 E. State Street begs the question: What’s changed since the Shodeen Group’s previous demolition requests?
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Detroit showed where the Bears have issues. Can they fix them against Packers?Jan 07, 2026 8:59 pm - Detroit showed where the Bears have issues in Sunday’s regular-season finale. Film Study evaluates the causes for concern.
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‘You’re in a different world’: Suburban teams enjoy old-school hoops in the ‘Hoosiers’ gymJan 07, 2026 7:18 pm - Antioch, Neuqua Valley boys basketball teams take a step back in time to the Hoosier Gym.
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Cubs land Edward Cabrera in trade with Marlins, but can they fix his fastballs?Jan 07, 2026 6:45 pm - Edward Cabrera has the arsenal to be a No. 2 starter, at least, but he doesn’t have a great history of health — his 137⅔ innings in 2025 was a career high at any level — and both his four- and two-seamers get hit hard.