Columns
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A formidable president storms aheadMar 12, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Despite controversies and an assassination attempt, Trump continues implementing his agenda, aided by Republican wins, though economists caution his tariffs could spur inflation.
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Pants on fire: For Trump, it’s a lying gameMar 12, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: Trump lies prolifically and shamelessly to Americans, who seem willing to accept it. Despite clear fact checks exposing his dishonesty, he continues spreading falsehoods about the economy, election, and more.
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O’Donnell: Song of media choir, Bears ‘won’ offseasonMar 11, 2025 7:39 pm - Jim O’Donnell: Despite last season’s humiliations, the media are already calling the Bears’ offseason a victory.
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Five years later: Reflecting on the pandemicMar 11, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: For those who were able to quickly resume their usual routines after the World Health Organization announced an end to the pandemic in May 2023, the time probably passed quickly. For those who experienced grave losses, such as employment termination or the deaths of close relatives, the pandemic has had a severe lingering effect.
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Trump's pick to head NIH did not follow the COVID herdMar 11, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Stanford epidemiologist Jay Bhattacharya challenged COVID lockdowns in 2020 and faced backlash. Now President Trump has nominated him to lead NIH, recognizing that Bhattacharya was right about lockdown harms.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 10, 2025 5:46 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances of last week.
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Dietz: Analyzing the Hawks’ recent movesMar 09, 2025 4:23 pm - John Dietz analyzes the Blackhawks’ recent moves, including the decision to keep Ryan Donato.
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College Achievers: Huber, Boldt help Illinois Wesleyan to dual CCIW winsMar 09, 2025 3:21 pm - College Achievers: Former local high school stars contributed to Illinois Wesleyan winning the men’s and women’s titles of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin basketball tournament.
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Next: The law schoolsMar 09, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Should the government be able to tell a private university what to teach and how to teach it?
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Making the grade: Bears Film Study takes on the new blockersMar 08, 2025 9:07 pm - A special offseason edition of Bears Film Study breaks down the two new offensive linemen who are expected to come on board in trade.