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Column: Water tower dust adds to Waukegan’s soiled legacy
The city must have the most federally designated Superfund sites, per capita, than any other location in Illinois. It seems it can’t ditch its pollution reputation.
Column: Taiwan president’s Hawaii stop reinforced U.S. ties
Taiwan President Lai Chin-te, also known as William Lai, was on a brief, two-day “transit” stop in Hawaii, carefully choreographed to show U.S. support for Taiwan without indicating formal diplomatic relations.
Outdoors column: Nature’s rare gifts include sea ducks and cactuses in December
Perhaps you won’t find a harlequin duck or prickly pear cactus on your forays outdoors this December, but you’ll certainly find some plant or animal to remind you of the resilience of nature at a time when there are many more dark hours than light ones.
Column: Abundance of volunteers a sign of hope in troubled times
There’s never too much when it comes to volunteering. Several groups discovered that on Thanksgiving. At locations dishing oThe actions seen last month counter data that shows volunteerism in America has been declining since the 1950s. Compared to other decades, the number of people donating their time has dropped as we grow more mobile, busier and know less about our neighbors, according to several studies.
Law & Order column: Sheriff’s Office unit honored for drug enforcement
The unit was honored for disrupting or dismantling nine drug trafficking organizations, making 50 arrests, seizing 200 firearms and confiscating large quantities of illegal drugs like fentanyl, cocaine and heroin.
Column: North Korea provocations sometimes overshadow South Korea’s success
South Korea’s remarkable domestic accomplishments have unfolded while the country becomes increasingly influential in global arenas.
Column: The unknown about Trump’s plans rapidly coming into focus
It was just a few weeks ago, thoughts of an even-keeled Trump administration taking office on Jan. 20 was a possibility. Since the future president’s announced nominations of a rogues’ gallery of future U.S. government leaders, not so much.
Column: Bears’ Lake Forest HQ team faces coaching dysfunction
On-field issues aren’t the only ailments at 1920 Football Drive, also known as Halas Hall in Conway Park in west Lake Forest.
Column: Judge’s ruling is vindication for Waukegan clerk
Janet Kilkelly, who has spent 40 years in the public eye, strongly pleaded innocent to what some saw as overcharging for an alleged white-collar crime.