May 21, 2022

Do you remember Keith Thornton, the 911 dispatcher celebrated in Chicago for his calm, even-handed approach to chaos?

He handled the calls in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French, and most everyone who heard the feed was impressed with his professionalism, passion, and care.

But now he’s out in the news again, calling out Mayor Lightfoot and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx for increased violent crime. You’ll hear his voice again, doing a TV interview.

And in this edition of The Chicago Way podcast, co-host Jeff Carlin and I wonder if he’ll survive.

There’s much to talk about. The violence that is killing the city. The Furies.  The Summer of Joy.

Hope you listen—just click on the link—and tell your friends to listen. While you’re at it, tell them to join us in this great adventure, and subscribe to johnkassnews.com, where they’ll get links to this podcast, and my columns, and guest columns too.

Thank you.

John Kass