Columns
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Governor says he will review ‘medical aid in dying’ billNov 07, 2025 2:50 pm - Terminally ill adults in Illinois may have the option to take life-ending medication prescribed by a physician under a bill sent to Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Beans in tomato soup? Here’s a creamy yet hearty recipe even purists will loveNov 07, 2025 8:51 am - Cannellini beans, spinach and Parmesan cheese give the classic tomato soup a hearty twist — plus about 10 grams of protein per serving. And best of all, it’s still perfect to pair with a grilled cheese sandwich.
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How to talk to a wine merchantNov 07, 2025 8:44 am - Shopping for wine, either for a gift or for yourself, can be intimidating. But don’t be afraid to ask a wine merchant for help. Just remember the journalist’s 5 W’s (and an H): Who, what, where, when, why and how.
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The test for a Conservative courtNov 07, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Supreme Court is facing a critical case that will determine whether it is truly a conservative court upholding the Constitution or a court beholden to President Trump's agenda.
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Washington’s use of the ‘emergency’ label comes to a headNov 07, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: A republic that treats emergencies as a governing philosophy is a republic that lives without its safeguards. We must put the word back in its place: as one describing something rare, reviewable, temporary and paid for.e
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Should we be looking at expansion or contraction in the IHSA football playoffs?Nov 06, 2025 4:58 pm - While a significant segment of the IHSA membership wants to see expansion in the football playoffs, that could mean significantly more blowouts in the early rounds.
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Silvy: Trying to decide if this Bears team is actually goodNov 06, 2025 6:00 am - Yes, the Bears have won five games, but is that enough to call this roster good? Columnist Marc Silverman has questions.
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Hegseth’s misguided efforts to censor mediaNov 06, 2025 4:00 am - What’s in a name? A lot, when the Trump administration decides the Department of Defense should become the Department of War, and at the same time is demanding that the m...
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History, politicians, truth, untruth, lies, beliefs and balanceNov 06, 2025 4:00 am - EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Slusher is taking some time off. The following column is a reprise of his “Letter to Readers” from Feb. 9, 2023. Probably since before Charles Pin...
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Why the Bears are running the ball betterNov 05, 2025 8:37 pm - Was Sunday’s win at Cincinnati more great win or disaster avoidance? Bears Film Study takes a closer look.