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Eric Zorn

The Rhubarb Patch: Abortion

 Introduction, 2/23/2001:  Is it true, as I often ruefully observe, that my grandchildren will engage in exactly the same debates over abortion that I’ve been…

The Rhubarb Patch: Concealed carry of firearms

NOTE– This edition of the Rhubarb Patch breaks with format in order to allow two advocate/newsmakers with opposing views to have a detailed discussion of…

And the Oscar goes to…

Posted June 9, 2022 in the Picayune Sentinel: I plan periodically to nominate pols for Oscar Rogers Awards. Rogers is a “financial expert” played by…

Meet the Rascals: John Williams

John Williams, WGN photo John Williams, 62, hosts a daily talk show on WGN-AM 720 and has presided over “The Mincing Rascals” weekly podcast since…

Tuesday Old-Time Jam Master Tune List

Last updated 1/26/23 Tuesday night open jam at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music archived tune list. If you have links to better or…

The Rhubarb Patch: God and the problem of evil

Mystery novelist William F. Love and I have corresponded off and on over the years about many topics, most often religion.  Below is a correspondence…

2023 Chicago mayoral scoreboard

Keeping track of the actual and potential field for the February 28, 2023 mayoral election. Petitions are now in and it remains to be seen…