Columns
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9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarredNov 22, 2025 4:00 am - Nearly six decades after becoming a lawyer, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges — inc...
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Finally, make-ahead mashed potatoes with only 5 ingredientsNov 21, 2025 6:52 am - Dread making the last-minute mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day? This recipe allows you to prepare everyone’s favorite gravy vessel a day or two in advance using only five simple ingredients — potatoes, butter, heavy cream or whole milk, salt and pepper — and the right technique.
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Industrial policy isn’t being done poorly; it’s just bad economicsNov 21, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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'Get the word out'Nov 21, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: It took three weeks for President Donald Trump to speak up. In the meantime, Tucker Carlson's chummy interview with white nationalist and outspoken antisemite Nick Fuentes was tearing Trump's MAGA crowd apart. And when he finally did speak up, it was to defend Tucker Carlson — and Nick Fuentes.
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Giving thanks for our sometimes-maligned Constitution and creedNov 21, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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Whether it’s Fremd or Mt. Carmel, football fans are in for a treat next weekendNov 20, 2025 5:39 pm - Regardless of who wins Saturday’s IHSA semifinal football game between Fremd and Mt. Carmel, fans will see a vast amount of talent in next weekend’s Class 8A final.
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Silvy: These Bears are a team my family can grow to loveNov 20, 2025 6:00 am - After last season his sons asked him if the Bears would ever be good in their lifetimes. Sad stuff from young sports fans who are usually full of hope, writes columnist Marc Silverman.
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Time to end two nations split by health, education and wealthNov 20, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel:
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Jeffrey Epstein's resentment toward Donald TrumpNov 20, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: