Having read all of historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s splendid books on American history, I purchased upon publication last week her latest book, “An Unfinished Love Story” and read it.

Socrates said, "The misuse of language induces evil in the soul." He wasn’t talking about grammar.

“No pain. No gain." I’ve mumbled that little mantra more than once ...

Gov. JB Pritzker unexpectedly moved away from his long-standing opposition to taxing services, saying he didn’t want to start taking ideas off the table as lawmakers search for ways to fund and reform the Chicago region’s mass transit system.

I don’t think I’m alone when I say this, but like so many of you, I have cut the cord. Kind of.

Many years ago, I watched the movie “Marley and Me” on DVD.

“Age 30 frightens me.” ... It’s my candid answer to the question: “What is the perfect age?”

The Pretrial Success Act legislation builds upon the Pretrial Fairness Act by constructing a support system for people awaiting trial in the community, with a proposed $15 million investment designed to expand access to health and human services.

More sports team stadium drama could be on the horizon as the Chicago White Sox are said, as of this writing, to be preparing to announce a significant private investment in a new South Loop ballpark.