Opinion Columns
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Vote for Bianchi for state's attorneyJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - As a staunch Republican, I am offended that Dan Regna has used Union 150 members to promote his campaign for state's attorney. It is no secret that Regna and Bill Lefew ...
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Obama is facing a must-win situation in South CarolinaJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina has become a must-win state for Barack Obama. Whatever the outcome of Saturday's Democratic presidential primary here, the Illinois sena...
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Spears has made a contribution in boosting the economyJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - The most useful magazine journalism of the (still) new year comes to us not from the usual sources -- Newsweek, Time, etc. -- but from Portfolio, a business publication....
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Only here: Killer gives his side of 'Mansion Murders'Jan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Criminal defense lawyers usually don't like their clients to testify. Sometimes the accused crooks win out, though, and end up in the witness chair. Joey "The Clown" Lom...
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Dreaming of Clinton, Obama running on same ticketJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Maybe I forgot to get my vaccination against the false-hope flu. Maybe the change mantra has finally overwhelmed my immune system. Or maybe it's just the spirit of Marti...
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Goofy behavior only making the winter blues feel bluer yetJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - During the election season, it's harder to find either the space or time to spend on a single issue. Thus I find myself irked, scratching my head or laughing over a numb...
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Goofy behavior only making the winter blues feel bluer yetJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - During the election season, it's harder to find either the space or time to spend on a single issue. Thus I find myself irked, scratching my head or laughing over a numb...
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Contrasts in governing experience in presidential raceJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - It was fascinating to watch the three top contenders for the Democratic nomination discuss their concept of the presidency during Tuesday night's MSNBC debate in Las Veg...
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Honoring those who make us greatJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Better get right to the point. Last week I promised to share the winning efforts of the DuPage County staff's work last year. As you'll see, it ranges from work that scr...
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At times, even conflict can't save a tedious but important storyJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - It was kind of fun to write about the transit controversy for a while. It's not fun anymore. Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois legislature are nothing if not good fo...