Columns
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Constable: Pipes are calling again on St. Patrick's Day, and he's got the answersMar 17, 2022 5:30 am - The oldest of three sons born to James H. and Jacquelyn Sullivan Chapman, J. Kevin Chapman didn't follow in his mom's musical footsteps. “My mother was a concert pianist...
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Len Ziehm: Rich Harvest Farms a September site for new Saudi-backed golf tourMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Jerry Rich, owner of Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, has done wonders for amateur golf by making his ultra-private course available for big tournaments like the Weste...
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Syndicated columnist Byron York: Nine months from mid-terms, Democrats turn to word gamesMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - House Democrats recently went on their annual retreat in Philadelphia. The purpose was to discuss policy initiatives for the coming months and, most of all, to come up w...
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Feder: WGN legend Merri Dee dies at 85Mar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Merri Dee is being remembered as an inspirational and groundbreaking broadcaster whose name was synonymous with "Chicago's Very Own" WGN-Channel 9 for generations, Rober...
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Daily Herald columnist Jim Slusher: A crisis for newspapers has produced benefits for readersMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Political opponents have enjoyed taking Rahm Emanuel to task for his famous call to never let a crisis "go to waste," but the former Chicago mayor and current U.S. ambas...
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'Bust Down' busts comedic boundaries with Neuqua Valley grad Chris ReddMar 16, 2022 11:00 pm - For almost 50 years, "Saturday Night Live" has afforded comedians many chances to test the boundaries of what's acceptable to NBC's audience. "Bust Down," a six-episode ...
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Writers' multilayered 'Wife of a Salesman' earns its keep with excellent world premiereMar 16, 2022 1:00 pm - “Wife of a Salesman” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Watching the world premiere of “Wife of a Salesman” at Writers Theatre, audience members may think to themselves, “I know this story.” Th...
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The color, nutrients of spring greens highlight this soupMar 16, 2022 6:00 am - It's that time of year when the color green takes center stage. No, we're not talking about the “wearing of the green” or even the drinking of the green (beer). We're ta...
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Who is available to help bolster Bears special teams lineup?Mar 16, 2022 1:00 am - Clubs rarely shop for special teamers other than return specialists, place-kickers and punters in free agency and not only will 2022 be no exception, the options in thos...
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Report: Cubs sign Japanese star outfielder Seiya Suzuki to five-year contractMar 16, 2022 1:00 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. - Outfielder Seiya Suzuki, a star player in Japan since the 2016 season, is reportedly signing with the Cubs. According to David Kaplan of ESPN 1000, Suz...