WASHINGTON — Politics becomes amusing when liberalism becomes theatrical with high-minded gestures. Chicago’s government, which is not normally known for elevated thinking, is feeling so … more

I have been watching the Republican CPAC activities on TV and wonder if other folks see the incongruity of people who work for the government slamming this same government. Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. … more

It just isn’t possible to be too bleak these days. The snow is gone and the ground is damp from much-needed rain. Even better, we’re not in the middle of an election year. more

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama may have to decide this year whether to use military force to fulfill his vow to prevent Iran from being able to build nuclear weapons, foreign policy experts … more

“How cool was that?” I said. I actually said it out loud to myself — “How cool was that?” As an ominous winter storm bore down on the city a while back, I, much like the kids at … more

Someone called us this week to report his/her suspicion that a blind eye was being turned to an injustice in our city. He/she didn’t want to leave a name. He/she just wanted us to check out the public record, ask some questions and do some research on some part of the law that he/she was sure was being ignored. more

From the Feb. 27, 1940 News Record:DOUGLAS — Converse County officials ruled tonight as accidental the death of Mrs. James Virgollio of Glenrock, who drowned in a washtub while washing her … more