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February 06, 2023
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One-source story leads to arrest, and embarrassment

One-source story leads to arrest, and embarrassment

Scott Reeder: Hoodwinked, fooled, deceived, misled, bamboozled.Those are just a few words to describe what a teenager allegedly did to a community journalist with 40 years of experience.

By Scott Reeder●
February 03, 2023 at 5:00 am CST

Sometimes life can be a linguistic minefield

Sometimes life can be a linguistic minefield

Scott Reeder: Scott Reeder writes about a verbal faux pas in which he made reference to a “girls bicycle” while purchasing one for his daughter.

By Scott Reeder●
January 30, 2023 at 5:00 am CST

Whether Illinois’ gun law is constitutional will be decided by the courts

Whether Illinois’ gun law is constitutional will be decided by the courts

Scott Reeder writes about how the majority of Illinois sheriffs are refusing to enforce the new state law banning assault weapons.

By Scott Reeder●
January 23, 2023 at 5:00 am CST

Roll Call: Law enforcement faces many challenges in the new year

Roll Call: Law enforcement faces many challenges in the new year

Law enforcement faces many challenges in the new year

By Tom Weitzel●
January 19, 2023 at 12:39 pm CST

Congress has a choice – bipartisanship or chaos

Congress has a choice – bipartisanship or chaos

Scott Reeder: By its nature, democracy is supposed to be messy. It’s often about building coalitions and holding them.

By Scott Reeder●
January 11, 2023 at 5:00 am CST

Roll Call: Stop spending entertainment dollars in Chicago until steps are taken to reduce crime

Roll Call: Stop spending entertainment dollars in Chicago until steps are taken to reduce crime

Stop spending entertainment dollars in Chicago until steps are taken to reduce crime, columnist Tom Weitzel argues.

By Tom Weitzel●
January 06, 2023 at 3:14 pm CST

Helping others means sacrifices and getting your hands dirty

Helping others means sacrifices and getting your hands dirty

Scott Reeder writes about Christmas and reaching out to help others.

By Scott Reeder●
December 23, 2022 at 5:00 am CST

We elect politicians, not their children

We elect politicians, not their children

Scott Reeder writes about why the travails of politicians' children shouldn't be written about.

By Scott Reeder●
December 16, 2022 at 5:00 am CST

Scott Reeder: A sad reality is loud demands for gun control mean more guns are sold

Scott Reeder: A sad reality is loud demands for gun control mean more guns are sold

Scott Reeder: Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would not only ban the future sale of “assault weapons” but would require the registration of ones already owned.

By Scott Reeder●
December 09, 2022 at 9:00 am CST

Roll Call: Consider these tips for safe holiday shopping

Roll Call: Consider these tips for safe holiday shopping

Take the appropriate cautions and safety procedures when shopping for the holidays.

By Tom Weitzel●
December 06, 2022 at 8:40 pm CST
Scott Reeder: There is always something to be thankful for

Scott Reeder: There is always something to be thankful for

Scott Reeder: One of Scott Reeder’s most requested columns is this one on the meaning of Thanksgiving. It has become an annual tradition to share it with readers.

By Scott Reeder●
November 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm CST
The long goodbye of caring for those with dementia

The long goodbye of caring for those with dementia

Scott Reeder: Family members of those caring for parents with dementia may ask: When a patient can no longer advocate for themselves do they just fall through the cracks?

By Scott Reeder●
November 21, 2022 at 5:00 am CST

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