Columns
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Managing expectations in the new vote-counting environmentNov 04, 2024 4:00 am - At long last, we find ourselves at the eve of Election Day, and this year more than most, I am drawn to reflect on how different our expectations have to be regarding whe...
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Can we find a way above and beyond all this trash talk in politics?Oct 31, 2024 4:00 am - In Sunday’s “Our view” editorial, our Editorial Board reflected in some detail on the importance of decency in leadership. Events of the past week or so have me thinking ...
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Anniversary year shows importance of NATO”Oct 31, 2024 4:00 am - “Most alliances die young.” That is how “The Economist” magazine began a special essay on the durability of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). This military allia...
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Upgrades sorely needed at district’s schoolsOct 30, 2024 4:00 am - How we treat and educate children is a direct reflection of our community’s values. At this moment, our children are not being served as well as we all want. Despite cons...
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Investing in children is important; the issue is howOct 11, 2024 4:00 am - “The only thing I require in this moment is leadership that’s prepared to invest in our children.” So said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was voicing frustration over...
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Local municipalities must ensure affordable and responsible electric supply for their communitiesOct 07, 2024 4:00 am - Naperville, Winnetka and the City of St. Charles, a community I represent, are currently considering contract extensions with their municipal utility’s wholesale electric...
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Engaging in the conversations that shape our governmentOct 03, 2024 4:00 am - This Sunday, the Daily Herald Opinion page will begin a two-week exercise that is becoming increasingly rare among newspapers: Endorsing political candidates. There are u...
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Sep 30, 2024 4:00 am - As another summer of record-breaking high temperatures draws to a close, it is impossible to ignore the urgent need to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new anal...
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Young must find ways to overcome a current crisis of uncertaintySep 26, 2024 4:00 am - Guest columnist Javeed Akhter:
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There’s a lot to learn from newspapers beyond the newsSep 26, 2024 4:00 am - The headline on a front-page story Tuesday reminded me of a fact that may not always be readily apparent to newspaper readers: You learn a lot more about our society and ...