Chicago In 2020?

Although I have lived in the state of Florida for most of my life, I consider myself an "honorary" Chicagoan by virtue of my birth and first ten years on this earth in the Windy City.  That being said, I was...

No Disharmony in Obama’s Adopted Hometown?

In a post last Wednesday, I reported that a joint anti-war protest and immigrants rights rally was set to take place today in Pilsen, the heart of the Chicago’s Latino community. And it did. Unfortunately, it appears most Chicago media outlets seem content with...

2008: Chicago Murders Total Tops U.S. Soldier Deaths in Iraq

Few Americans realize the number of people murdered in Chicago during 2008 was larger than the number of U.S. soldier deaths in Iraq during the same period.In a Sept. 4 post, I noted an effort by Chicago’s CBS...

Chicago Landmark Will Be Rebuilt

That's the word Saturday from church elders, following a prayer meeting and breakfast in the church hall across the street from the landmark sanctuary destroyed by a massive 4-11 alarm fire Friday. WBBM...

2005 MLB Playoff's: Sox's vs. Sox's in Chi-Town

Call it a series of second chances. For the White Sox, the American League Division Series presents another opportunity to prove they are worthy after winning their first AL Central title in five years. It's also another chance for Game 1 starter Jose Contreras to prove he's...

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