Columns
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On Venezuela, Trump has lessons learned, lessons in progressJan 20, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson:
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Who had last week’s top prep basketball performances?Jan 19, 2026 3:06 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Bears hope they’ll get another chance to learn from playoff mistakesJan 18, 2026 10:20 pm - Another clutch comeback, but ultimately crushing overtime loss to the Rams leaves the Bears wondering if Sunday’s lessons will pay off in the future.
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Dietz: So many memories during Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup runJan 18, 2026 4:42 pm - John Dietz: It's incredible to think it's been more than a decade since the last Blackhawks Stanley Cup title. But with time comes perspective.
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College Achievers: Willowbrook’s Cruz working for a shot at the NFL CombineJan 18, 2026 3:00 pm - College Achievers: Willowbrook graduate and Kansas offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. will play in the American Bowl this week with an eye toward an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: College football coaches begin high school visitsJan 18, 2026 2:49 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: Football recruiting was on a hiatus over the last several weeks as the focus for college coaches was on reloading and retaining their rosters via the transfer portal.
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Fentanyl and the flag: Numb nationJan 18, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion:
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Video shows demonstration, not a military operationJan 18, 2026 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a video shows U.S. troops assaulting a Venezuelan tanker sporting a Russian flag, President Trump is considering a return to prohibition and more.
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What's the matter with Minnesota?Jan 18, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Lester likes Cubs’ chances to take another step in 2026Jan 17, 2026 8:52 pm - As usual, hype and optimism were abundant at the Cubs Convention this weekend. But will they be any better in 2026 with Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera.