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Memorial Enda G Dorman
Memorial Enda G Dorman
Mike Ditka dies at 86
CHICAGO — Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86. Ditka's family announced his death on Friday in a statement. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," the family said. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the ...
Editorial Cartoon 10-9-26
Editorial Cartoon 10-9-26
Other Voices: Low voter turnout is no good for America
Considering sitting out this November's General Election? There are plenty of people who feel either so fed up or so helpless and hopeless that they think the best option is to not vote. Nothing could be further from the truth. Low voter turnout tends to lead to more extreme results; and a whole lot of people who remain unsatisfied AND had no say in the matter. The solution isn't to sit out. It's to do your research and determine which candidates align most closely with the representation you want in local, state and federal government. It doesn't mean you're going to find a perfect ...
A tale of two Americas
"The rich are different from you and me." -- F. Scott Fitzgerald I read two books in one weekend: "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson on Saturday, "Strangers" by Belle Burden on Sunday. They're true stories, told well, about two countries, both inside America's borders: Death Row in Alabama, Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Defense attorney Stevenson's soul is tied up with saving death-row clients from the ultimate punishment. He exposes false testimony in one case -- after his client and friend Walter spent six years in prison based on it. Alabama justice is just what you hear and ...