Jim Slusher
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Candidate data aims at basics of democracyFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - Newspaper people are often criticized as "busybodies" who make their living by prying into the private lives of others. But tell me, what insidious profit do we earn by ...
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They may not be historic, but local races can be hotFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Anyone who thinks local politics is not as interesting, engaging or energizing as national politics should take a look at the "most commented" list on the Daily Herald's...
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Context? Truth? In the end, it's really your callJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - How interesting that when he decided to begin telling us all "the truth" about his activities that led to federal charges and an impeachment case, Gov. Rod Blagojevich t...
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Inauguration story will have local flavor, tooJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - This one is special. Whatever your politics, you cannot deny the electricity in the atmosphere surrounding the impending inauguration of Barack Obama. You may revel in i...
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Plumbing the briny depths of Illinois state governmentJan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - In a CBS Radio commentary this week, David Ross said something especially interesting for reporters about the Blagojevich scandal: "I know that it's every young reporter...
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We lose a piece of our soul, but gain something, tooDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - At this point, it feels a bit awkward adding one's voice to the chorus of praises for Bob Frisk. The newspaper has editorialized about his 50-year career covering high s...
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Private stories help public see how tragedy is overcomeDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - We do not like to pry. You may find that hard to believe. Many people think that the media get some sort of ghoulish pleasure out of nosing their way into trauma. We do...
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We're thankful we can share these kinds of storiesNov 26, 2008 10:00 pm - "Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules," says Douglas Adams in one of his many books in the "Hitchiker'...
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'Big story' brings out the spirit of dedicated staffNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - "We are not as large as the largest, but we are as strong as the strongest." Motto, Goodfield State Bank Goodfield, Illinois (Pop. 686) In Friday's Time out!, you'll rea...
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Series aims to help you cope, succeed in economic crisisOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - It is an understatement in today's economy for a newspaper to say we feel your pain. It's also immaterial. Combined with changing reader habits, the recession or depress...