Columns
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The history of Christmas: Remembering the Rev. Beckmann and some of his best holiday loreDec 20, 2024 6:00 am - In the holiday spirit and in honor of the late Rev. William Beckmann’s passion for everything Christmas, Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his thoughts, observations and lessons about this most wonderful time of the year.
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Can reform of energy permitting bring back the white Christmas?Dec 20, 2024 4:00 am - Guest columnist Joe Tedino: As climate change reduces snowfall, U.S. must pass energy permitting reform to boost clean energy and meet 2050 net-zero emissions target, writes volunteer with environmental group.
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Biden pardons 1,500 on his way out the Oval Office doorDec 20, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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Holiday gift suggestions for fishing reelsDec 19, 2024 4:54 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley offers advice on how to purchase the perfect fishing reel as a holiday gift.
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Silverman: Poles has failed Williams and the BearsDec 19, 2024 4:42 am - Marc Silverman believes Bears general manager Ryan Poles has failed rookie quarterback Caleb Williams this season.
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‘Edgy Tim’ is a fitting recipient of the Ray Eliot AwardDec 19, 2024 4:41 am - Covering Illinois high school football for 30 years, “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran has been announced as the 2025 winner of the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association’s Ray Eliot Award for his contributions to the sport.
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Kash As king: A hatchet man comes to townDec 19, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Churches must unite along racial linesDec 19, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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A broken systemDec 18, 2024 2:45 pm - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Tipped workers also deserve ‘full, fair minimum wage’Dec 18, 2024 1:12 pm - Guest columnist Anneliese Jackson: Illinois leaders should end the subminimum wage, ensuring full minimum wage plus tips for equitable pay, improved working conditions and boosted local economy.