Columns
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Time for politicians to deal with property taxesDec 06, 2025 1:06 pm - Illinois businesses and homeowners have paid excessive property taxes far too long. Politicians recognize the problem, and shortly after Gov. JB Pritzker took office, he assembled a large legislative task force to analyze the situation and make recommendations. However, little has been accomplished since that time.
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O’Donnell: LaFleur’s tie summons recall of Halas and the ‘63 champion BearsDec 06, 2025 10:00 am - WHAT IS SO FAIR — OR SO ENERGIZING — AS THE FIRST OF TWO CRITICAL NFC North games between the Bears and Packers in December? To say The Windy City and Titletown U.S.A. ar...
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Lincicome: Just Sayin, the Heisman winner must stay above the Mendoza lineDec 06, 2025 10:00 am - The best part of the Heisman Trophy race is the way schools market their contending players, writes columnist Bernie Lincicome.
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Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competenceDec 06, 2025 4:00 am - In Illinois, officials at the State Board of Education hope to close the gap between mathematics and language proficiency among students through the development of a statewide, comprehensive “numeracy plan.”
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Snow doesn’t stop Wheaton from rallying for milestone winDec 05, 2025 11:02 am - Wheaton survived snowy conditions to upset Wartburg 28-24 in Waverly, Iowa, last weekend. Both Wheaton and North Central will play in Round 3 of the Division III playoffs Saturday.
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The American experiment is not what is failingDec 05, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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Yes, The New York Times really ran a story about social services fraud by immigrantsDec 05, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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After twisting in the winter wind, St. Francis earned this state titleDec 04, 2025 10:26 am - Even after notching an elusive victory in the semifinals, the true challenge of getting to the state title game was just beginning for St. Francis’ football team.
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Requiem for a scandalDec 04, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York:
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A columnist and the balance between seeing the world and changing itDec 04, 2025 4:00 am - In most newspapers, the news, entertainment, sports and features pages are where you get to see and understand what is going on in the world. The opinion page is where yo...