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A ‘Moneyball’ lesson in life: ‘Get on base’
I’ve decided that the correct answer for just about any question this spring is: “He gets on base.” That answer comes from one of last year’s best movies, “Moneyball.” That simple phrase answers the questions put to Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A’s, …
Shimkus: Senator Kirk is coming back
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed piece submitted by U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, regarding the status of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park, who is in recovery from a stroke he suffered in January. As a member of the Illinois congressional delegation, …
Wear your hats, ladies!
Here are Judy’s picks of coming community activities in the Oak Park-River Forest area, spiced with a little commentary. I never lose Chess Open Play for all ages and all skill levels will be offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the …
Why should you vote Tuesday
Tuesday’s primary is shaping up to be mostly boring. In Oak Park and River Forest a dozen races have either no challenger or no candidate to vote for. If you’re a Republican, you can pick from six vying for the U.S. presidential nominee, but not …
BLASER: Frauds and phonies are nothing new to Springfield
The recent news that a portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln hanging in the governor’s mansion in Springfield is a fake proved not only interesting but also somehow appropriate. It was interesting because all things dealing with President Lincoln are, at the very least, “interesting.” Appropriate …
Why we will no longer endorse in elections
The publications of Pioneer Press are no longer going to be endorsing candidates in local, state and national elections. This editorial tells you why.
Suburbs: Get smart about gangs
Gangs in the suburbs. Five years ago we couldn’t get local leaders to talk about gangs, let alone admit that the suburbs had gang members living and recruiting in our towns. It would have been bad publicity for the villages and good publicity for the …
