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Opinion: A Brief History of Columbus in Chicago

Opinion & Comment

Opinion: A Brief History of Columbus in Chicago

It occurred to Craig the other day that it might be confusing for new tourists or visiting vigilantes in our city as to why a Christopher Columbus statue would be here at all. The least he could do is provide context.

By Craig Walker 20 Jul 2020
92nd Academy Awards: Full List of Nominations & Winners

Chicago Journal

92nd Academy Awards: Full List of Nominations & Winners

The full list of nominations and winners at the 92nd Academy Awards.

By Chicago Journal 09 Feb 2020
2020 State of the Union Address

U.S. Politics

2020 State of the Union Address

8:04 p.m. CST THE PRESIDENT Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow citizens: Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming, incomes are

By Chicago Journal 04 Feb 2020
New in Town? The Names May Change but How Things Work Don’t, Bub.

Opinion & Comment

New in Town? The Names May Change but How Things Work Don’t, Bub.

Craig Walker revisits a famous column that won Mike Royko a Pulitzer Prize in 1972, and Craig attempts to update it for our modern times. Sadly, Craig finds that the names may change but the story stays the same.

By Craig Walker 10 Jan 2020
Opinion: The Off-Putting Atheism of Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn

Opinion & Comment

Opinion: The Off-Putting Atheism of Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn

In a bizarre column published last Monday by the Chicago Tribune, columnist Eric Zorn, informed the city he was super offended by new Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Piñeiro.

By Craig Walker 23 Sep 2019
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