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Kinzinger got it right in speech to DNCAug 30, 2024 4:00 am - I grew up in a Catholic household that generally supported Democratic candidates. My parents idolized John F. Kennedy. We even had a cheap tapestry of him being sworn in ...
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When clever clichés overwhelm truth in political debateAug 29, 2024 4:00 am - As we step into the quasi-official start of the political campaign for the Nov. 5 General Election, we are certain to hear a wide range of clichés intended to suggest the...
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Protecting kids online should be major political issueAug 26, 2024 12:05 pm - The Democratic National Committee has gaveled down and as the campaign for president heats up, one of the questions on swing voters' minds will be, which party truly figh...
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Exercises highlight Japan, South Korea and U.S.Aug 22, 2024 4:00 am - South Korea and the United States on Aug. 19 began regular annual military exercises, including operations geared toward North Korea, but this year there is a difference....
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A summer of putting ‘big picture, local focus’ to the testAug 22, 2024 4:00 am - A driving point of the Daily Herald’s news mission is found in the phrase we commonly use “big picture, local focus.” We have had some high-profile opportunities to put t...
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The way out of the circus on display in ChicagoAug 20, 2024 4:00 am - Well, here we go: the circus is in town. No, I’m not talking about the Ringling Brothers or Barnum and Bailey — at least they’re entertaining — but rather the Democratic ...
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The Illinois Lottery’s enduring legacy at 50Aug 19, 2024 4:00 am - There were many significant milestone moments in the year 1974. To name a few, the Rubik’s Cube was invented, TV sitcom Happy Days first aired, Skittles candy went on sal...
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Putting the journalism in photojournalismAug 15, 2024 4:00 am - Pictures are famously loquacious, and they play a prominent role in today’s print journalism, perhaps more prominent than you may think. Yes, those of us in the word end ...
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Communities must step up to fill need for housing for disabledAug 12, 2024 9:31 am - Little did I know, back in 1969 to 1973, when I worked as State Special Education Coordinator for Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie, that in 2024 we, in Illinois, would still be fi...
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Again, remember, don’t dismiss the importance of VP pickAug 09, 2024 4:00 am - This is an election year for thinking a lot about vice presidents. Just over three weeks ago, our Editorial Board reflected on Donald Trump and the Republicans’ choice of...