Columns
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Sound check: Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams play Evanston's Out of Space weekendAug 03, 2022 6:00 am - Out of Space with Costello, Williams and Guy Evanston SPACE introduces the first of its two 2022 Out of Space concert series this weekend, with four shows set under the ...
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Jim O'Donnell: Russell and Scully pursued excellence - and both surpassed itAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - A FAVORITE JOHN F. KENNEDY QUOTE - one he used multiple times - was: "The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along the lines of excell...
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Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: What to expect from Washington's latest industrial policyAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - Industrial policy is making a comeback. For those of you under the age of 50, this is just another term for corporate welfare - a lovely name for the unlovely practice o...
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How does severe Dolphins penalty connect to racial discrimination in NFL?Aug 03, 2022 1:00 am - The National Football League has been rocked this week by punishments levied in two of the most embarrassing off-the-field scandals in its history. An independent arbite...
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Constable: Karate instructor for all ages still among world's bestAug 02, 2022 5:30 am - When a 54-year-old has one foot on the ground and the other about a foot above her head, people generally call the paramedics. For Linda Donner of Barrington, that's jus...
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Opinion: Americans are keeping hope alive, whether or not they believe they areAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - Many years ago, I was in the audience when the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights activist and election mobilizer, gave a speech. He often used the catchphra...
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Debra J. Saunders: Dangerous homeless encampments in California must be addressedAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - There were 195 fires in homeless encampments in Oakland, California, over two years that ended in March. In April, someone died in a fire sparked by the toxic-stew squal...
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Donald ready for challenge of being European Ryder Cup captainAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - Luke Donald, always the gentleman, badly wanted to captain the European Ryder Cup team but feared his chances were gone after Sweden's Henrik Stenson was selected July 2...
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Arkush: Bears fans looking for offensive improvement may be looking in the wrong placeAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - When it comes to significant strides for the Bears offense in 2022, all eyes are on Luke Getsy's new scheme, significant strides from Justin Fields, whether or not there...
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Grandparents hold the keys to preserving family historyAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - I wish I had learned more about family history from my grandparents, a real missed opportunity. But I didn't know better at the time. And I didn't really get interested...