Opinion Columns
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Partnerships help Elgin host world class conversationsMar 21, 2016 1:00 am - If you live in or near Elgin, you've probably seen headlines about influential world leaders visiting our community. Guests such as Tony Blair, Condoleezza Rice, Mikhail...
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The two big similarities between Democrat, Republican primariesMar 20, 2016 1:00 am - By Paul Green Guest columnist The 2016 Presidential nomination fight in both political parties has become truly unique. Why? Two major reasons. First, both Republican an...
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To achieve these lofty goals, you just gotta have heartMar 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Bill Spence's journey on foot will span six months and cover 2,190 miles. Bruce Weiss' goal is to cover almost four miles in 10 days. Spence has youth on his side: He's ...
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The stain of accommodating TrumpMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - MICHAEL GERSON COLUMN (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Normally advance for Friday, March 18, 2016, and thereafter.) (For Gerson clients only) The stain of accommodating Trumpa B...
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Do Trump's rivals benefit by blaming him for Chicago chaos?Mar 17, 2016 1:00 am - LAKELAND, Florida - Marco Rubio lays much of the blame for the mass protest that shut down Donald Trump's Chicago rally on Trump himself. But some of Rubio's supporters ...
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Slusher: Cheeky or not, a word of thanks never hurt anyoneMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - Should you thank the person who handed you your pre-commute latte this morning for getting up early on your behalf? Should we thank the mechanic we paid to change the oi...
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Let Trump have his horrible sayMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - If Nathaniel Lewis is not careful, he's going to get Donald Trump elected. Lewis was one of the organizers of the demonstration in Chicago that closed down a Trump camp...
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The data tells the truth about state's inadequate tax policyMar 16, 2016 1:00 am - It appears likely Illinois won't get a final General Fund budget for FY2016 - which ends in just over three months. This has numerous consequences, none good. For instan...
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Criminal justice reform still has important work aheadMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - After decades of mass incarceration, criminal justice reform is finally garnering widespread support. During the most recent legislative session, positive steps were tak...
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Shame, shame, shameMar 13, 2016 11:00 pm - As Donald Trump continues to surge forward as the most-likely Republican nominee, perfectly sane people are beginning to wonder: "Was there something we missed? Maybe he...