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Commentary
Commentary: Vote Yes for Forests! It’s a Wise Investment.
My family and I care about our Forest Preserves. That’s why we voted to support them. On your ballot this…
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Commentary: Don’t Fear Vote by Mail. It’s Pretty Great.
By Ben Chapman It wasn’t the first time that one of President Trump’s tweets left me scratching my head. He…
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Commentary: Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Fix Illinois Politics
By Ben Chapmanbenbart.chapman@gmail.com Machine. Hegemony. Establishment. Deep State. The Back Room. Whatever you call the ominous forces that corrode our…
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Local
Mugshots sometimes harm local lives
EDITORS NOTE: The news media’s practice of placing mugshots within the publication is long-standing. Seeing the impact this practice has…
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Life
University of Illinois Students Are Helping Dogs Talk
University of Illinois Students Are Helping Dogs Talk By Ben Chapmanbenbart.chapman@gmail.com The project is called “Dug the Dog IRL” (read:…
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Commentary: How To Talk About Politics — Without Ruining Anyone’s Day
By Ben Chapman During the holidays, trepidation mounts over the approaching threat of political discussions with family and friends. And…
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