Saturday, December 12, 2009

EXTRA: Does endorsement hurt Topinka?

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What does it say for Judy Baar Topinka that she is the lone Republican who got the suppor t of the leading labor union that represents state...

Only a Grinch sees a "war" between Christmas and other holidays

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On the surface, it seems like a gesture of respect and equal time -- the giant menorah erected in Daley Plaza just a few dozen feet from the...
Friday, December 11, 2009

Foundations the new news trend -- for now

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On the surface, Chicago-area news junkies ought to be celebrating these days. At a time when some people are getting all worked up over the ...
Thursday, December 10, 2009

What warrants the Peace Prize, and what do the next three years hold for Obama?

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Two years ago, Barack Obama was an obscure Illinois official who som e people argued should not be considered a legitimate candidate for the...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Reforming reapportionment not easy task

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I have no doubt they're well intentioned, but the proposals being put forth by the League of Women Voters and other activist groups to r...
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Feds want a conviction, any conviction

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It was with interest that I read the news item published Monday by the Chicago Tribune's website -- federal prosecutors are likely to co...
Sunday, December 6, 2009

We're back!

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The technological glitches that managed to knock my laptop computer out of whack and make filing copy for the Chicago Argus and its sister w...