Columns
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Heun: A look back at 2023’s top stories in the Tri-CitiesJan 05, 2024 6:00 am - Maybe it’s a leap of faith to believe readers enjoy looking back at the people and places featured in “Talk of the Town” the past year, but we’re stuck in that mode anywa...
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Time to extend 20th century ban on foreign-controlled broadcasters to 21st century TikTokJan 05, 2024 2:45 am - U.S. laws prohibiting foreign control of radio and TV stations are outmoded. It's easy to see why those laws were passed in the last century. Our government didn't want t...
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Backlash, anyone? The partisan efforts to keep Trump off ballotsJan 05, 2024 2:00 am - Former President Donald Trump's legal battle with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows fits a pattern that played through 2023. It's complicated -- and so in the weeds...
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Uncomfortable questions that might help us understand issues in the newsJan 05, 2024 12:15 am - When I read many news stories about controversies these days, I often make a judgment supporting one side or another and then ask myself a question that, also often, make...
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Three economic myths to put to rest this yearJan 04, 2024 10:45 pm - As a new year dawns, it's customary to reflect on the past and set resolutions for the future. This year, let's resolve to greet three widespread claims with healthy dose...
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Kharasch: Split the check, not your friendshipsJan 04, 2024 3:15 pm - I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Maybe you’re back at work and lunching with colleagues, making Valentine’s Day reservations (it’s not too early!) or enjoying a q...
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Ken Abraham will be missed by many in the Outdoors communityJan 04, 2024 6:15 am - Now that 2023 has come to an end, it left with bad news for Northern Illinois fishermen. I was stunned to learn that my friend Ken Abraham has passed away. I’m not tryin...
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No rest for the weary: More basketball tournaments, showcases coming our wayJan 04, 2024 6:00 am - They’re high school students. They’re in top physical condition. They have got all sorts of energy. They’ll need it. After a slew of holiday basketball tournaments offer...
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Jim O'Donnell: Once Luke Getsy is gone from the Bears, here's five for the loadJan 04, 2024 6:00 am - THE BEARS CAN BEAT GREEN BAY 73-0 Sunday afternoon and the No. 1 survey answer outside of Halas Hall Monday morning will be that Luke Getsy has got to go. The man is ...
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Silvy: Bears must make statement against Packers at Lambeau FieldJan 04, 2024 5:00 am - It’s a tradition unlike any other. Google Bears-Packers all-time results... Now count the recent Bears losses and try not shake your head in amazement at the utter failur...