Columns
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Sidelines: After 25 years of Vernon Hills football, a hall of their ownNov 19, 2025 3:06 pm - At Vernon Hills High School, assistant football coach Tony Monken is gearing up for a Dec. 6 Cougars football hall of fame banquet. Meanwhile, Monken’s successor as head coach, Bill Bellecomo, just announced his resignation.
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Meeting employees where they’re at allows organizations to remain healthyNov 19, 2025 10:11 am - Return-to-office policies made headlines in the post-pandemic era and still spark heated debate, impact employee morale, and cause turnover.
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Sarley: Who knew flathead catfish could be caught in the Chain O’ Lakes?Nov 19, 2025 10:00 am - I’ve fished on the Fox Chain O’Lakes more times than I can remember. I’ve caught tons of fish in almost every species imaginable. If you’d told me that there were flatheads in the Fox Chain, I would tell you that you were wrong. I’ve caught plenty of channel cats but have never seen a flathead in the Chain.
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Biking smarter: Statewide quiz educates 70,000 Illinois studentsNov 19, 2025 4:00 am - If the past is any predictor, more than 70,000 Illinois students will learn bicycling safety this school year through the Bike Safety Quiz developed by Ride Illinois, the statewide nonprofit bike advocacy organization.
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O’Donnell: Will Arch Manning face Bielema’s Illini in a ‘B’ bowl game?Nov 18, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois’ football team won’t make it to the College Football Playoff, but it could meet quarterback Arch Manning and Texas in a top-tier bowl game, writes columnist Jim O’Donnell.
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Shutdown over, Trump saves ThanksgivingNov 18, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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As costs keep rising, government has options to helpNov 18, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson:
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Condo buyer’s liability after foreclosure saleNov 17, 2025 6:52 pm - What amounts can a condominium association recover from a new owner after a foreclosure sale of a unit?
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12?Nov 17, 2025 5:26 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12.
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Bring life to your winter garden with greens and berriesNov 17, 2025 3:12 pm - I like having containers with greens in them over the winter to add interest to my garden.