Columns
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New rules on investigating reporters present a risky testMay 01, 2025 4:00 am - It remains to be seen whether a new U.S. Justice Department policy on journalists’ privacy rights will be a simple impediment to reporting sensitive stories about the gov...
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Our economy needs CPR: A ‘Coalition to Prevent Recession’May 01, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Raja Krishnamoorthi: Trump's tariffs are damaging the economy and could lead to a recession. Bipartisan congressional action is urgently needed to repeal the tariffs before more harm is done.
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Upgrades beginning to show in court clerk’s operationsApr 29, 2025 4:00 am - When I took office as clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County this past December, I made a promise to bring progress to a system long overdue for transformation. I camp...
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Second term turmoil: Be mindful of history”Apr 27, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Arthur I. Cyr: Most modern second-term presidents have struggled with major scandals or issues, with Eisenhower a notable exception due to his disciplined leadership style. So far, Trump is no Eisenhower.
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Breaking down the chaotic ‘reforms’ in WashingtonApr 25, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ralph Martire: Trump's tariffs and tax cuts for the wealthy, combined with Elon Musk's haphazard budget cuts, have created fiscal chaos, benefiting the rich while harming the poor.
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Taking our traffic conversations beyond simple complainingApr 24, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Sick of traffic jams? Meet the woman who knows all the insider tricks to help you get around Chicagoland faster.
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Prairie power: Why Illinois needs nuclear energy nowApr 23, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnists Emmet Penney and Michael McLean: Illinois should fully repeal its ban on new large nuclear reactors to meet surging electricity demand, create jobs, and capitalize on its robust nuclear power infrastructure.
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Using my last breaths to fight for freedomApr 14, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Sandra Pesmen: A 94-year-old retired journalist protests against Trump's policies, finding power in the supportive crowd despite seeing family divisions over politics.
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Our seniors cannot afford cuts to MedicaidApr 12, 2025 2:30 pm - Guest columnist Angela Noland: Nursing home closures and elderly left homeless? How Medicaid cuts by Congress could create a healthcare crisis for seniors.
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Community effort aims to prepare our youngest for the futureApr 11, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Amber Peters: A new program in Elgin brings organizations and families together to boost critical skills in kids under 5 across language, math and a physical abilities, using prompts and a texting platform.
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