Columns
-
Funny business: 'We're just trying to get people to laugh' say 312 Comedy Fest headlinersOct 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Actress/comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub has a few words for fans attending the inaugural 312 Comedy Festival. “I have high expectations for Chicago,” said Rajskub (“24,” “It'...
-
By daring Bulls to shoot, OKC rolls to easy win in season openerOct 25, 2023 4:00 pm - The cliché that came to mind while watching the Bulls struggle in their season opener on Wednesday contains the words, "old dogs" and "new tricks." Oklahoma City coach M...
-
Monsters, spiders and witches, oh, my! Here is a trio of seasonal treats that aren't candyOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - Halloween is great fun, even if it doesn't have the culinary traditions of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. Sure, there is the candy. But what about a kids' Halloween ...
-
Almond flour tortillas stand in for wheat perfectly in these enchiladasOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - When it comes to tortillas, in my opinion, wheat is the best: soft, chewy, wonderful. Corn tortillas aren't bad. They're just not wheat tortillas. I've steered clear of ...
-
'Karina's Bill' a lifeline for domestic violence victimsOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - From the moment COVID-19 touched our shores, it has exacerbated many of our country's systemic issues, such as racial discrimination and economic injustice. In the midst...
-
Looking for hope amidst a public education crisisOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - By Jessica A. Johnson Syndicated columnist The October report from the National Center for Education Statistics revealed some serious concerns regarding the 2023-24 acad...
-
Kharasch: Veterans have a place in the restaurant businessOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - I am a veteran, proud to have served my country, and would do it again today if asked. Overall, I think my attitude is shared by my fellow veterans. As I look back and a...
-
Jim O'Donnell: From father to son, Bagent family line is all about confidence and winningOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - THERE WAS A WEEKLY TV SHOW in Martinsburg, W. Va., last fall titled "Monday Night Mayhem." It aired rather modestly on Channel 10, a Comcast cable option. The broadcast ...
-
Prospect's Davis tackling a new opponent: A hot dogOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - Forbes tells us there are 735 billionaires in the United States, but the pertinent question is this: How many have their own hot dog? Prospect senior "Crash" Davis does....
-
Blackhawks coach Richardson is tired of losing, and he wants his players to know itOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - Chicagoans have witnessed their share of honked-off coaches over the years. We've seen Mike Ditka growl at reporters and even tell one his IQ was "zero." Don Zimmer, Lo...