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Does it take a comic to write a comic book?
Here’s Judy’s pick of coming community activities in the Glenview area, spiced with a little commentary. I can’t draw, anyway. A Free Comic Book Day, for those in ninth through 12th grades, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 at the …
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, …
District 31 referendum a good bet for schools
David Handler, a Northbrook resident, is president of the West Northfield District 31 Board of Education. Because of legal constraints, I am writing this as a parent and resident, not as a West Northfield District 31 school board member. Here’s the bottom line on District …
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 …
Judy Says: Everyone’s dinner an option at farmers market
Here’s Judy’s pick of coming community activities in the Glenview area, spiced with a little commentary. It’s suppertime! An Indoor Farmers Market, sponsored by Faith in Place, an interfaith environmental organization, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Glenview New …
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.
Letters to the Editor
Letter mixed up school districts In your Jan. 26 edition, a letter to the editor was printed that unfortunately contained several errors, including confusing Glenview School District 34 with Glenbrook High School District 225. The cause for some of that confusion could have been an …
