Opinion
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Facts then and now — and why the news is still a serious matter
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Last month, during a weak moment, I agreed to speak at a local business luncheon on the topic, “What is News?” I should have bolted. Escaping would have been easier to explain. However, as I prepped for my speech, I found it to be an almost cathartic process. As a reporter and…
Read MoreCongress must stand up for the Constitution of these United States
By ALAN J. ORTBALS After four years of conflict and quagmire under Bruce Rauner, the arrival of Gov. J.B. Pritzker in Springfield is like a breath of fresh air as he quickly moved to push Illinois out of its rut and back on the road to prosperity. “The budget I present to you today…
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