John Kass the Writer
By Nicholas S. Kass November 12th,2026 John Kass is a writer. A great, legendary Chicago journalist, yes. A rare political…
Here’s to Nostalgic Ties and Fresh Beginnings
By James Banakis November 11th, 2026 There’s something about a perfect spring day, and while it’s certainly loved and appreciated…
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THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS ARE OVER. NOW PUBLIC SAFETY PAYS THE PRICE.
DSA gains, anti-police political agendas, and judicial retention results should concern every American who cares about public safety. By Chief…
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An Irish Fable… Final Chapter
By Michael Ledwith November 6th, 2026 Four years ago, John Kass asked if I wanted to write for his new…
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I, Chumbolone!
By Pat Hickey November 6th, 2026 John Kass and I were at crossed swords back in the day. That was…
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The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Artificial Hysteria
By James Banakis November 4th, 2026 I’ve never found much joy in doing dangerous things. Some people climb mountains, jump…
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Kindergarten Lessons, Updated
By David Bittinger November 1st,2026 Robert Fulghum’s 1988 book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten sold…
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France Is the Canary in the Coal Mine
By Paul Vallas October 30, 2026 France is showing the rest of the world the epic failure of socialism and…
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Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
By Cory Franklin October 28th, 2026 When I first read the email that John sent, announcing his retirement from the…
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John Kass News: Winding Down
By John Kass October 25th, 2025 It’s time for me to wind down the website. Past time. I held on…
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Michael Sacks Wants Back In. Chicago Should Ask What He Brings to the Table
By Paul Vallas October 23rd, 2026 This column is posted with the permission of The Chicago Contrarian “Nothing is more…
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White Guilt, Alive and Well on the North Shore
Editors Note: You may be interested in listening to The Chicago Way Podcast featuring a discussion of “White Guilt” with…
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The Importance of Three Little Words
By Greg Ganske October 18th, 2026 The phrase “three little words” has deep significance across relationships stretching beyond romance and represents…
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Why the Republic Matters
By David Bittinger October 16th, 2026 Six months after Frank Sinatra’s death, a little book on his career was published.…
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Happy Columbus Day, Opa!
The shocking news that Christopher Columbus was Greek—in this excellent essay by Chicago writer James Banakis–may have come as a…