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Maddon reflects on long career, changing game: 'Who's passing the game along to the next generation of coaches?'

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 12, 2022

Former Rays, Cubs and Angels manager publishes memoir, looks for another chance to guide team.

Joe Maddon releases new book, teases return to baseball with the 'right dance partner'

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 11, 2022

Longtime manager offers inside stories, history and explains how game has changed, often not for the better in book.

No charges against Foxx in Smollett case but GOP leaders want her out

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 25, 2020

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be criminally charged over her investigation into actor Jessie Smollett’s claim of a hate crime in Chicago, a special prosecutor has decided.

Chicago financial entrepreneur putting his money on Ives' 'courage' in Sixth Congressional District race

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 20, 2020

Candidate for the District 4 seat on the DuPage County Board Hadiya Afzal (D-Glen Ellyn) found it funny. For a time, anyway, but then things got serious for the self-proclaimed activist.

Illinois' 'Fair Tax' opponents seek to learn from Colorado's 2019 vote

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 13, 2020

Illinois voters can learn an important lesson from Colorado to avoid a sky-high tax increase in November, according to a July 30 panel discussion between Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Action-Illinois Senior Adviser Andrew Nelms, AFP Action-Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory and Technology & Manufacturing Association President Steve Rauschenberger.

Casten chose to not stand up for law enforcement

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 7, 2020

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Illinois) had a choice to make.

GOP strategist: Pritzker innocent so far — but far from blameless

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 30, 2020

Republican strategist Chris Robling said it’s important to remember that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not been charged with a crime, much less convicted.

Chicago investor: Illinois Democratic machine is root of all corruption

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 30, 2020

Investigation of toilet tax break latest in long list of questionable cases in Chicago

GOP Chicago ward official: Pritzker’s misdeeds no secret

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 30, 2020

GOP activist wants to target Illinois corruption

Cook County GOP Chairman Morrison: Madigan must leave office now

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 24, 2020

Sean Morrison said Illinois corruption woes can only be solved with deep cleaning

Robling: Don’t overlook ComEd’s role in Madigan bribery scandal

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 24, 2020

Utility said it was people’s friend as it schemed to raise their electric rates

Chicago investor Jeffrey Carter: Madigan needs to go

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 24, 2020

‘Illinois Democrats most corrupt’ in nation, Carter says

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Investor: Chicago-area homeowners should brace for higher taxes

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 8, 2020

What are the odds homeowners will pay higher property taxes as local governments seek revenue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? High. Very high, says investor Jeffrey Carter. Try guaranteed.

Chicago investor: Illinois GOP has performed poorly against Democrats

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 6, 2020

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues that the Illinois Republican Party is wrong, and that the state can limit the number of people at a gathering without violating their First Amendment rights.

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GOP activist: Pritzker latest in line of failed Illinois governors

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 26, 2020

Veteran political observer said recall not enough; governor should be ‘expunged’

Northwest Side GOP Club chairman: Pritzker must be challenged legally

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 24, 2020

Podgorski said his organization has abided by governor’s orders — but looks forward to day in court

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GOP Committeewoman Kessem: Time to haul Pritzker into court

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 24, 2020

Ammie Kessem, the 41st Ward Republican committeewoman, says it is time to put Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker before a judge

Activist: Pritzker accountable only to Madigan

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 23, 2020

Activist Jeffrey Carter agrees with the Illinois Republican Party’s decision to sue Gov. J.B. Pritzker in federal court. But he does differ with it on one phrase.

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Congressional GOP candidate Ives: I support police

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 16, 2020

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives said although she understands public concerns with police departments following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police officers, she opposes the idea of cutting funding for law enforcement.