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Letter to the editor: Time will come when there are no refs left to abuse

To the editor: I enjoyed reading your column ("Too many adults behaving badly at kids' games," Jan. 30, by John Homan) on fan behavior at sporting events. I have been an IHSA-licensed official for 28 years. Some people might say not a very good one, but just like all my officiating buddies, I always do my best and make it my goal to be fair, be in position, and get the call right.
Feb 6, 2019 7:12 PM
Letter to the editor: $15 minimum wage must take into account regional differences

Don Welge, president of Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. in Chester, says if Illinois is going to enact a minimum wage increase, it needs to take into account the varying affects that will have on different regions of the state.
Feb 6, 2019 2:18 PM
Rich Miller: Will tapes undo Madigan? Be patient; only time will tell

We've known for weeks now that the FBI recorded Chicago Alderman Ed Burke's mobile phone conversations over a period of eight months, listening in on 9,475 calls. And then we discovered that the feds had wired up Chicago Alderman Danny Solis during his own conversations with Burke. Alderman Burke has a rather, um, "earthy" way of talking when he's among friends and close allies. Race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexuality, whatever. You name it, if there's a socially unacceptable word to describe it, his pals say, he's probably used it.
By Rich Miller Feb 6, 2019 6:06 PM
Rich Miller: First big test for governor-elect is minimum wage increase

Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker was asked last week about the timeline for passage of a new minimum wage law. "That's very important to me," Pritzker said, "It's probably something we'll be able to get done in the first six months in office."
By Rich Miller Dec 12, 2018 11:44 AM
Rich Miller: On the ropes now, the IPI could rebuild under Pritzker

"Is that the guy from the Policy Institute?" House Speaker Michael Madigan asked his press secretary after an Illinois News Network reporter recently tried to ask Madigan a question at the Statehouse. The Illinois Policy Institute transferred ownership of the network to the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity back in January. But they all share the same street address. "Same difference," Madigan's press secretary said in response.
By Rich Miller Dec 5, 2018 12:04 PM
Guest view: In memory of George H.W. Bush, and his Greatest Generation

George Herbert Walker Bush, who died last Friday at age 94, was a congressman, an ambassador, chairman of the Republican National Committee, director of the CIA, Vice President and President.
By Don Handy Dec 5, 2018 11:55 AM
Our haste to 'move on' from discussing sexual assault fixes nothing

The topic of sexual assault was on the front pages for weeks. But for the most part, we talked over it and around it; anything but the uncomfortable work of talking through it.
By John Pfeifer Oct 26, 2018 11:11 AM
A Super stand against MG

I thought that I had my life all planned out until I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in 2006, Wrong!
Sep 26, 2018 9:19 AM
Our view: The last word on Father's Day, 2018

Fathers occupy a special place in our lives. Usually for good but sometimes for ill, they are interwoven with who we are.
By The Editorial Board Jun 20, 2018 12:43 PM
Rich Miller: Polls show Rauner ahead among downstate voters, but not by enough

According to a recent Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll, Democrat J.B. Pritzker leads Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner by nine points, 36-27, with 26 percent choosing an unnamed third-party candidate and 11 percent undecided.
By Rich Miller Jun 20, 2018 12:25 PM

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