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The heresy of hearsay
Sep 20, 2019 1:00 AM - Columnist Kathleen Parker: The recent fiasco at The New York Times, which last weekend published the latest uncorroborated sexual-assault accusation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, was a monument to hearsay and a travesty of journalistic ethics.
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A day to remember, protect the importance of voting
Sep 20, 2019 1:00 AM - Guest columnist Audra Wilson: On the fourth Tuesday in September, we observe National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday held to celebrate democracy and the rights and opportunities we share as Americans. -
Lawmakers already see need to tweak marijuana law
Sep 19, 2019 6:26 PM - Some of the lead negotiators of the law to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Illinois are seeking to provide clarity on a provision that gives local municipalities control over which facilities, if any, would be authorized to allow cannabis consumption. -
Biden courts big money at three Chicago fundraisers
Sep 19, 2019 10:40 PM - Former Vice President Joe Biden hit three private fundraisers in Chicago on Thursday, prompting some criticism from presidential rival Bernie Sanders over a statement made by one of his hosts -- billionaire casino and real estate mogul Neil Bluhm -- and highlighting what many see as a major divide in the Democratic party.
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President Trump sues Manhattan DA seeking to block tax return subpoena
Sep 19, 2019 10:14 AM - President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.
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Why an invisible gas needs a visible price
Sep 19, 2019 1:00 AM - Guest columnist Mike Zanillo: After years of obscurity, the term "pricing carbon" is now almost synonymous with "climate change solution." Presidential candidates are talking about it, 16 states have proposed or enacted legislation and even the U.S. Congress has seen multiple bills introduced. -
What is the Trump whistleblower complaint about? Here's a timeline of what we know.
Sep 19, 2019 10:21 AM - We have no idea what this is about, but here's what was happening around the time the whistleblower made it.
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Trump says he has ordered a substantial increase in sanctions against Iran
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Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley bringing new book to Naperville
Sep 18, 2019 2:05 PM - Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley will come to Naperville this fall to discuss her new book, "With All Due Respect," in an appearance sponsored by Anderson's Bookshops and publisher St. Martin's Press. -
In whiplash moment, Democrats are now backing away from Kavanaugh allegations
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