

South Side Family Fun Fest was a chance for good-natured ribbing
We all make sacrifices in our working lives. This is not the story of one of those. A recent interview with community organizer Jason...


This isn't a question of image for the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a very image-conscious organization. They are the pinnacle of success in the last decade in the NHL. Three...


Outrage Now Fuels Public Conversation
Outrage has become the mindset of choice. Outrage is a blanket that keeps us warm and safe. It’s the perfect excuse for violence, fear,...


Healthy cooking lessons continue though turkey burger underwhelms
In a perfect world, every meal turns out exactly like you imagined. We do not live in that world. If you are lucky, though, you have the...


EA Sports Drops Patrick Kane From NHL 16
Video game company EA Sports, who have released at least one NHL title every year for 25 seasons, issued a statement Wednesday regarding...


Patrick Kane Target of Buffalo Rape Investigation
What we know Not much. News outlets in the Blackhawks winger’s hometown of Buffalo are reporting that Patrick Kane is the subject of...


Adjusting to a new, healthier menu on a budget
My wife The Beloved Kim and I are both in our 40s. We’re overweight but in relatively good health and, like most people to be honest,...


An inside look at the Goshen School Board meeting with the Redskins mascot debate
The crowd at the Goshen High School auditorium cheers and applauds in support of the Redskins mascot during public comment Monday, July...


Dreaming of a Clean Sheet of Blackhawks Ice at the Height of Summer
Okay. Break time is over. At least for me. Time to embrace the puck madness again. Some of us are so puckmad that we STILL think about...


The 2015 Stanley Cup Champions
As a fan, I like to think they won it for Stosh. That’s Stan Mikita, the Great Captain, #21. He’s been in the news lately. His mind is...