The American and Ukrainian flags at a demonstration in Chicago against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. | Scott Olson/Getty Just because our democracy will be 250 years old later in this decade does not mean that we can take it for granted. My intent was to write a commentary talking about how my experiences in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus had persuaded me long ago that … [Read more...] about Assault on Ukraine’s democracy has plenty to teach America
Lawmaker’s CBD enterprise forced to pay back $144,000 to investors after state investigation
Wakanna For Life’s headquarters at 411 E. 35th St. in Bronzeville. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times After regaling a crowd about the prospect of becoming “marijuana millionaires,” state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt started Wakanna For Life, a multilevel marketing company that has since been the subject of multiple consumer complaints. The vast majority of those who paid to set up … [Read more...] about Lawmaker’s CBD enterprise forced to pay back $144,000 to investors after state investigation
America’s politics can be better. John Anderson’s 1980 presidential campaign shows how.
Illinois Congressman John D. Anderson, shown here in 1974, ran for president in 1980 as an Independent. | Sun-Times archive Illinois Congressman John B. Anderson wanted to make a statement to the political community. He ran a campaign that showed that voters respected more honest, forthright, and less image-oriented candidates Few could argue that the political … [Read more...] about America’s politics can be better. John Anderson’s 1980 presidential campaign shows how.
Blackhawks prospect Alex Vlasic has developed the physicality to match his size
Blackhawks prospect defenseman Alex Vlasic has developed steadily at Boston University. | Rich Gagnon/Boston University Athletics Now a junior at Boston University, Vlasic — the defenseman chosen with Hawks’ 2019 second-round pick — has impressively grown into his 6-6, 212-pound frame. Blackhawks prospect defenseman Alex Vlasic has never played like most 6-6 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks prospect Alex Vlasic has developed the physicality to match his size
Restaurant owners, city officials celebrate lifting of mask mandates with lunch
Commissioner Ken Meyer and Dr. Jennifer Seo sit down for lunch Monday with the owners of The Dearborn restaurant, sisters Clodagh and Amy Lawless. | Brian Rich/Sun-Times Ken Meyer, commissioner of the city’s Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection. said it was a “great day” in Chicago with masks becoming optional in most settings. The masks were off and … [Read more...] about Restaurant owners, city officials celebrate lifting of mask mandates with lunch