Chatting With Mayoral Candidate Bill Daley
William “Bill” Michael Daley is a lawyer and former banker who served as White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama from January…
The Impact of 2018
Every year creates its own history as it happens. History lives. So here’s a look at what we learned from 2018 and how we…
Chicago’s Opportunity
Chicago has a profound opportunity. For the first time, ever, there is a chance to select a new mayor for the City of Chicago,…
Tim Black Celebrates A Century Of Life!
Iconic Chicago historian and educator Timuel Black turned 100 years old on December 7, 2018. He was celebrated with a grand party, “100 Years:…
The Sultry Nancy Wilson
On October 13, 2018, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra paid musical tribute to Nancy Wilson. Jeff Lindberg, the musical director, requested that I write about…
On Michelle Obama’s “Becoming”
Becoming By Michelle Obama 448 pages Crown Publishing Group (November 2018) List price: $32.50 Michelle Obama’s new book, Becoming, is a beautiful memoir of…
Garry McCarthy: Sacrificed In Laquan Cover-Up
Garry McCarthy, who served as Chicago Police Superintendent from 2011 to 2015, is among a host of candidates running for Mayor of Chicago in…
Colin Hadden Brings Camelot To The Illinois Lottery
A lottery is a type of gambling in which people buy numbered tickets. Several numbers are then selected and the people who have those…
The 2018 Midterm Elections
Well, finally the 2018 midterm elections are over and TV can get back to normal after having made a fortune from all of the…
City Colleges’ Bill Lowry To Be Honored November 15
The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation will honor its Chairman, William “Bill” Lowry, at its “Seven Strong” Inaugural Benefit” on November 15 at The…
Mentoring And Millennials
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to, and…
My Friend, Warner Saunders
Warner Saunders was a prince of a guy. A tough guy, yet a nice guy. A guy on point and on purpose. A straight-ahead…