Beaten, bruised and mostly humiliated, the football gang known as  “America’s Team” is currently about as divided and disheveled as...well, America is!  (Apologies in advance for sneaky political vent.)

I am just over halfway through season three of the Netflix show “The Lincoln Lawyer,” and so far, it is getting a solid thumbs up from this particular observer.

Just when you thought the season would be lost, the Miami Dolphins pulled out a crucial victory over the Los Angeles Rams, and they did it under the brightest of lights, on Monday Night Football.

That was not just a slight loss of balance and slip—oh no. That was more like an all-out free fall, like barreling down a steep staircase, hitting each step along the way and feeling the pain of each bounce before arriving at a not-so-soft landing on the bottom floor.

It may not be what our city is most famous for when it comes to food selections, but still, Chicago has a pretty awesome array of places to go when you are in the mood for some delicious fried chicken.

By Doug Rapp Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and whether you mistakenly spell it with an apostrophe or not, there are several ways to thank Chicago-area veterans. Officials with the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs (IDVA) say there is no single way to thank a veteran. “There is no bes…

We have heard it for so long now: ”Six months ’til the election”, “Only three months ’til election day,” “Hang on, we are only a month away,” “Two weeks ’til election day,”  “Just seven days now,”, “48 hours folks, make sure you vote,” and well, you get the idea.

Reaction to comedian Hinchcliffe’s anti-Puerto Rico joke at Madison Square Garden rally; topics that would have been easier.

A look at end of Bears-Commanders game and why Bears lost it

Search for help for “illness” on losing endurance at social events.

Every year, injuries occur and are obviously part of the landscape of college and professional football. Fans, players, coaches all know it is part of the game.

Are Halloween decorations getting too scary? Explore the shift from friendly trick-or-treat fun to eerie yard displays with skeletons, witches, and spooky pumpkins, raising concerns about frightening young kids.

Might our beloved Chicago Bears football team actually have a professional offense? That feels good just to put into words! Just typing that sentence was some nice, positive therapy.

Explore how empty nesters can overcome the challenges of letting go, rediscover relationships, and build new communities through meaningful activities, travel, and friendships.

OK folks, if you want to take your mind off Hurricane Milton, the Ukraine/Russia war, the Middle East conflict and the upcoming election–you’ve come to the right place!

Parents love watching their kids compete in sports, but it can at times be a harrowing experience. 

It’s always dangerous to stir the anger of large men who carry weapons…but I will break that particular code and, “What the hey,” throw a little caution to the wind. Here is my take on the sport of hunting as we enter what I believe to be prime hunting season.

Okay, we all know at this point, that our beloved South Side Chicago baseball team, the White Sox, has reached sports infamy in the worst possible way.

“All hail to the old Orange and Blue.” Don’t bring out the celebratory balloons and the “We Are Back" stickers just yet, but clearly one of the big surprises of the college football season thus far is located just a few hours away from Chicago in beautiful Champaign, Ill. 

As fall settles into the Midwest, Chicagoans like me begin craving a peaceful escape from the city. Luckily, just a short drive away, La Crosse and Beloit, Wisconsin, offer the perfect mix of natural beauty and small-town charm.

I tried to think of a proper name for the fierce and menacing group of men that patrol the defensive backfield for our Chicago Bears.

One of my favorite mascots of all time–Sky Guy, the longtime Chicago Sky WNBA team’s iconic figure, who brilliantly entertained fans for almost 20 years–is about to be no more.

It doesn’t matter if you are going up or going down. Stairs are always the better way to go! I recently moved into a building with a nice park outside, just below the building. 

This past weekend was another one celebrating the heritage and contributions of the Mexican community in America, also known as Mexican Independence Day (or weekend).

Everyone knows where and what they were doing when this nightmare called 9/11 happened. My husband Chuck was getting ready for work and I was on the computer, watching TV when those horrible images appeared. I had the TV on mute so all I saw were flames coming out of one of the Towers. I tur…

I have read a lot of reports on the Bears’ first game, and the debut performance of the highly publicized first-round pick Caleb Williams, and most of them–I hate to say–are way off base.

These two stand tall above the rest. Think Ali and Frazier or maybe Sonny and Cher, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Simon and Garfunkel, Felix and Oscar, Abbot and Costello, Thelma and Louise, or even Batman and Robin.

Labor Day is officially behind us and for those of you panicking because this may signal the beginning of the end of summer... I have but one word for you: 

Who could forget it? One of the most glorious moments ever in the viewing of collegiate sports came just a few years ago. The game itself as far as who won or lost was not that memorable, but the circumstances sure were.

The autumnal cool breezes are not quite in the air just yet and make no mistake we are still in the heart of summer, but despite all that, one of the great signs of fall is about to descend on us.

Just when the city will be recovering from the energy and excitement of convention week—boom!  Get ready for more.

Wait? Kids are starting to go back to school already? Wow. Isn’t it way too early for this? Too early for books and desks and teachers and homework…

Some thoughts, comments and reactions from a recent 50th high school reunion: The first thought is—after getting your invitation you don’t so much think, “Should I go or shouldn’t I?”  Nope, that takes a distant backseat to the much more important reaction which is: “Thank goodness I am stil…

If you are looking for a quick weekend getaway and a short road trip from Chicago, then St. Louis may be the perfect travel destination for you. 

I’ll meet you at the AMC 21 this Friday or maybe over at Webster theater, Archlight or the Icon theater—whichever is more convenient. Wait a minute, I think the Archlight Theaters went under and the AMCs are nearly bankrupt.

Summer garments and accessories are all the rage, and just walking the streets of our fine city, you will see people decked out in just about anything and everything warm-weather related.

As social media climbs in popularity, its role in its users’ lives has grown tremendously as well. From 2017-2022, social media platforms and apps have evolved drastically, creating new ways for people to communicate, advertise and influence online.

The past few years, I have been spending more and more time away from our beloved city and “wintering” down in Southwest Florida.

ULTA Beauty’s Chief Artist Director, Nick Stenson, shares his favorite warm-weather styles

Another Lollapalooza Chicago-style is in the books, and a good time was had by all (neighbors living in nearby condos and apartments might slightly disagree).  This was version number 19, as the 4-day festival debuted in Chicago in 2005.

Located just 20 miles outside Chicago, DuPage County in Illinois has transformed into a must-visit summer hot spot, offering a unique blend of nature and art.