Columns
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Trump avoiding repeat of history in IranMar 13, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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The facts show that Illinois indeed has a revenue problemMar 13, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ralph Martire:
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Reset your morning rhythm with homemade grab-and-go treatsMar 12, 2026 1:49 pm - This month’s recipes lean into a cozy-meets-convenient energy with treats you can bake once and enjoy all week long. Think easy grab-and-go options that feel a little indulgent: dark chocolate banana muffins, tart cherry pecan scones and a crunchy trail mix granola.
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Schmit: Will Benet, York or Kaneland bring home a boys basketball state title?Mar 12, 2026 12:23 pm - Kevin Schmit: What will it take for Benet, York or Kaneland to bring home an IHSA boys basketball title this weekend in Champaign?
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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How Helen Gale’s legacy lives on in St. Charles Library’s children’s programsMar 12, 2026 8:36 am - Helen Wiltsie Gale spent 30 years sharing her love of books with thousands of St. Charles children as the library's head of children's services. The library honored her memory by creating the Helen Gale Story Room in 1995, which continues to host youth programs today.
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Unexpected lessons we can learn from election coverageMar 12, 2026 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: The most important goal of election coverage, of course, is to help you understand the candidates and what they stand for. But as you follow the stories, you may be surprised at how much you are learning about our system and human nature itself.
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Grift and graft: A White House simply for saleMar 12, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Japan’s historic new leaderMar 12, 2026 4:00 am - Sanae Takaichi made history last fall when she became the first female prime minister in the history of Japan. Her professional mentors have included the late, powerful f...
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These student-athletes specialize in being mentally toughMar 11, 2026 3:49 pm - Area student-athletes Margaret Andrzejewski, Nate Cichy, Madison Miles, Hunter Stepanich, and Michael Whitacre each were named to the 2026 Illinois High School Association All-State Academic Team.