Columns | The Times

The political “instant replay” has no single author or starting date, but its overuse has produced few resolutions of the major problems confronting the country.

As billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker told me in a post-election interview, “a whole bunch of money does not a good candidate make.”

As many of us grew up, we heard from the world around us that whatever we were doing, it wasn’t enough. We could always do more.

Despite spring's late arrival, Lovina finds reasons to be grateful – from home organizing to helping her son reclaim mobility.

The old adage, “You snooze, you lose,” still stands as wise advice, whether you’re talking about the last cookie in the jar or that job opening you’ve always dreamed about.

Total spending, including the race for the open state comptroller position, was at $5.5 million for the calendar year.

Lovina shares how she spent a busy weekend spoiling grandchildren, cooking family meals, and making memories with loved ones.

I was given this job in July 1948. You’d think I would understand the basic duties by now, right? This living life thing should be easy.

We’ve had a problem in this country and in this state with hallucinatory campaigns that go beyond the normal campaign fibs for a very long time.


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