Aftermath of the Chicago Mayoral Election
As I recently sat at the traffic light at 119th & Ashland, a red and white “Willie Wilson for Mayor” sign was still displayed on the bridge over the I-57 fr...
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Chicago Mayoral Election Also Affects Suburbs
The Chicago mayoral election is of interest (and should be) to many suburbs, especially those who are separated from the city by a mere street. We see and hear ...
Chicago Mayoral Election: 7 Down, 2 to Go
Four years ago, when Lori Lightfoot ran against Toni Preckwinkle, both women stood to make history as the first black female mayor. Between the two, I favored L...
The Not-so-Secret Playground
It was a time when my friend, Sally, and I literally crossed a line that we didn’t know existed. It was one of those things that adults knew about but kids did ...
Green Prevails in Keeping Illinois Blue
In Illinois, Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker won re-election rather quickly. He got what he wanted in the primary with opposing candidate, Darren Bailey, inst...
The Summer Trip of 2021
Every summer there comes a point when the yard rules everything. Time seems to move in slow motion as the heat and humidity slow everything down. Boundaries nee...
A Phone Call You Don’t Want to Make
2020 has been an unprecedented year, to say the least. A memorable year, yet one we wouldn’t want to repeat. Despite COVID-19 and the tumultuous election, there...
InJUSStice in Chicago
Last winter, a friend told me that Jussie Smollett told his attorney that he actually felt bad about the mess he caused and the attorney told him not to beat hi...