Columns by Larry Lough

When police discovered a homicide file was missing from the chief detective’s office, they wanted to know who took it.
Don’t feel bad about your apathy toward the 2014 election.
Like any interesting woman, Rita Crundwell will be hard to forget.
This editor had the pleasure this week to host some folks from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Wise saw collapse in support

Last week, Sterling Alderwoman Amy Viering attended her last meeting as a city official. She gave the usual praise one hears at such departures. But one compliment stuck out. At the end of her speech, she turned to City Administrator Scott Shumard and said, "You're awesome."
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On pensions, Bivins and GOP far apart

Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, joined with many of his fellow Senate Republicans this week to reject a pension bill sponsored by Democratic Senate President John Cullerton of Chicago. The measure passed 40-16. Bivins had a different reason for his no vote.

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