Friday, October 21, 2011

It took nearly six more months, but Libya’s Gadhafi (appears to be) dead

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Back in May when Osama bin Laden was killed by a Navy Seals team that attacked his compound, I made the sarcastic crack that now Republican...
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Political brawl over gambling has no end in sight, and maybe that’s good

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I must confess to being interested in seeing what, if anything will happen Friday at the Statehouse in Springfield. QUINN: A pair of two...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

EXTRA: Can they get rid of the Fox network plugs in the World Series?

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I’m not fully sure what to think of the Occupy Wall Street-type activists, who are spreading throughout the nation (and on Tuesday managed ...

Who knew Chicago’s off-field activity would be more interesting than Series?

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I am a fan of professional baseball, and by all rights the high point of the sport in the United States should be beginning on Wednesday. ...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Restroom break ban for high schoolers?

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It has been some three decades since I navigated the halls of a high school on a regular basis, yet I couldn’t help but chuckle when I read...
Monday, October 17, 2011

Holding a finger into the wind before taking that ‘bold’ stance on an issue

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Political people are inherently similar, regardless of what level of government they happen to work in. MORENO: Backing the marchers ...
Saturday, October 15, 2011

Whether water or transit, ‘city v. suburb’ always (sarcasm intended) a treat

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Looking over the news emanating from Chicago, I can’t help but see two new fronts in the perpetual battle of ‘city vs. suburb.’ Metra...