Last Wednesday April 11, 2012, I was a guest on the WGN Midday News Lunchbreak segment with anchor Dina Biar, showcasing some of my Great … Read more ›
Opinion
From the community
Obama is unprecedented in setting precedents as Federal Appeals Court orders explanation
Let me get this straight, President Barack Obama thinks it would be unprecedented for the Supreme Court to find a law unconstitutional, right? In particular, … Read more ›
Back Talk: Talkin’ ’bout my generation
TribLocal and The Mash, the Chicago Tribune’s weekly newspaper and website serving teenagers in the city and suburbs, recently asked area high school students about … Read more ›
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Hey, Wall Street Occupiers – there's enough blame to go around
I know a lot of people who are facing serious financial trials and tribulations that would make teeth grind in the most pacifistic Wall Street … Read more ›
From the community
School referendums: Funding programs or feeding an addiction?
With the recent passage of the Wilmette District 39 referendum there has been a lot of controversy. The referendum was supposed to increase taxes $58 … Read more ›
From the community
SWANCC: Business as Usual
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) recently hired a new executive director just months after the former executive director was charged with … Read more ›
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Op-Ed: Increasing Disabled Housing While Decreasing State’s Debt
By Leo Kirwan When you hear Illinois state budget, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Over-extended? Disastrous? Crisis? What if our State could … Read more ›
From the community
The grace of nature, at a hive near you
Most days, my family seeks solace at The Morton Arboretum. It’s also the summer home to three million bees and more. So, I thought I’d … Read more ›
From the community
Education: Discretionary Spending or Investment?
A lot has been said recently about President Obama’s spending proposals going forward. While he feels the need to balance the budget and reduce the … Read more ›
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As a leader, see the big picture- Robin Trehan
There are many managers who fall victim to what we will call myopic thinking. In essence, they lose sight of the forest for the trees. … Read more ›
