One of Illinois’ leading political pundits made his annual Christmas visit to the City Club of Chicago.
Politics
Rauner warns we should worry during lame duck session
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– So, Gov. Bruce Rauner, what chances are there that a big infrastructure bill is coming in 2019 – the first one in a decade? “I’m hearing the same rumors you are,” Rauner told reporters with his trademark chuckle. “I’ve been recommending an infrastructure bill – a big one – for four…
Illinois State Redbirds
Redbirds sweep hoops doubleheader
Illinois State’s men’s and women’s basketball squads had to scramble but pulled out victories on Sunday afternoon.
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Two Chicago police officers hit and killed by metro train
Corrections officer killed in domestic murder-suicide
Police say man tried to trade marijuana for fast food at McDonald’s
Clapper: ‘Gratifying’ to read Senate reports confirming early findings on Russian misinformation
Michael Flynn could leave sentencing hearing with no jail time
Review of misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh nears its end
Voices
WJBC Voices: Providence conquers guilt
I had forgotten how elaborate the funeral arrangements are for past presidents.
WJBC Voices: Honor the warrior, not the war
A Veteran’s Day – Armistice Day reflection
WJBC Voices: Mutual buyer’s remorse?
Buyer’s remorse applies to politics as well as consumer transactions. Possible application: Governor-elect J.B. “No Neck” Pritzker.
WJBC Voices: The safe, legal and rare fraud
At one time, Hillary Clinton’s mantra about abortion was that abortion should be “safe, legal, and rare.” I suspected then that she really meant only the “legal” part, and time has borne out that suspicion.