Columns
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Politicians must embrace civility and solutions in 2026Jan 02, 2026 12:14 pm - The small business community touches nearly everyone, and together we can drive a proactive and positive agenda that supports local businesses, transcends destructive politics, and builds a stronger economy in 2026.
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The heart of Trump's deportation pushJan 02, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: You've probably heard commentators say that under President Donald Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is arresting and deporting a huge number of illegal immigrants who have no criminal record.
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New Year's resolutionsJan 02, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Every year, for as long as I can remember, I would resolve to lose weight. 125 pounds it said on my driver's license, even though it wasn't accurate at the time I wrote it down
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What do your prep sports New Year’s resolutions look like?Jan 01, 2026 1:31 pm - And as we embark upon 2026 in the world of high school sports, how about committing to these New Year’s resolutions?
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Silvy: Bears have given fans a fun ride already this season, and it’s not over yetJan 01, 2026 10:00 am - The 12 days of Bearsmas. Saturday, Dec. 20: The Bears miraculously beat the Packers in their most memorable win in the modern era. Thursday, Dec. 25: The Lions lose to Mi...
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How to fight a war, American styleJan 01, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion:
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Sarley: When the outdoors helped bring a former Packer and a Bears fan togetherDec 31, 2025 4:09 pm - One of my favorite football connections was when I called Packers linebacker Brian Noble to do an interview. He had been a hard-nosed player who was hated by Bears fans. Noble was a huge outdoorsman and had hosted his own hunting program throughout the Midwest.
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Are proxies counted toward a quorum at association meeting?Dec 31, 2025 3:10 pm - Very few owners attend the annual meeting of our association; most contribute via a proxy. Are the proxies counted toward a quorum?
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Restaurants must adapt to boomers’ needs and preferencesDec 31, 2025 10:11 am - Restaurants are always changing. New concepts come and go, trends shift, prices climb, portions grow — and then shrink again. But for those of us who are baby boomers, these aren’t the changes we’re thinking about.
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Monuments now, dust laterDec 31, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel: With only three years left in his presidency, Donald Trump does not want to be forgotten, not ever. Like an emperor of olden days or a 20th-century tyrant, he is engraving his name on both old and new monuments wherever he can.