What To Do About Mariano’s?
“We want to do business where we shop.” “We want to work in our community with major companies.” “We want to be respected.” That’s…
Is Chicago A One-Newspaper Town?
Chicago is about to become a one-paper town. This is a trending pattern in major cities, given the digital age. The Chicago Tribune is…
The President Comes Home
Last week, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle came to town to meet a small, invitation-only crowd to discuss details of The Obama…
The Celebration of History Makers
Julieanna Richardson is smiling. The History Makers founder hosted her annual spectacular this past Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Art Institute of Chicago….
2018 Governor’s Race
The 2018 governor’s race in Illinois has begun, but not officially. It will be a hot and exciting race and already the money is…
Time To Look In The Mirror
Every time I think that this is the last straw, that it can’t get worse, something worse happens. I cry looking at the news…
Trump Lessons
There are so many lessons to be learned from Trump’s first major legislative defeat as President of the United States. Trump is not a…
Q&A With Pastor Martin Deppe
Martin Deppe has authored an untold story of the Civil Rights Movement as it happened in Chicago from 1966 to 1971. Dr. Martin Luther…
Bravo Mr. Chance
This year I attended Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH’s Wall Street Project in New York and sat in on a hip hop workshop. The…
Trump’s Media
In Donald Trump’s improvised press conference/conversation last week, he scolded the press and took issues with them on reporting, particularly their reporting on him…
Chicago God Damn
Chicago is two cities. Nina Simone’s lyrics are appropriate. She sang a song, Mississippi Goddamn. Change the city to Chicago and you got it….
Stella Talks About Crime in The City
The Justice Department has spoken. We went through the investigation and the reports came back saying that the Chicago Police Department needs help. Racism…