With great sadness, the family of Carter L. Crane, 81, of Aurora, Illinois, announce his passing on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, after a brief struggle with health issues. Born on December 20, 1943, in Harvard, Illinois, to Lowry and Lucia Crane, Carter spent his formative years in Chicago. From a
Each month is distinctive. November is known for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day. Each day has a distinction in how and why we celebrate specific local and regional holidays. It is important we reflect on the true meanings of these holidays. Veterans Day is to honor America’s veterans for their
Elections are more than occurrences on the calendar. They are a necessary function to democratic rule. They are more than competition. They help define us as a society. We have small, civil elections, and large, National elections. This year we hold national elections for president. Regardless of which party wins,
The Chicago Bears are the new team in town. Led by top quality young players in key positions who expressed an interest in leadership roles early this year, the Bears have started with a 4-2 record and makes the playoffs a real achievable goal. Is there a limit to the
Next month will be October, the last month prior to decision time of November. Each registered voter will have the task and obligation to cast ballots for local, state, and national elections. Some of us take our voting obligations seriously. The care of the vote sustains our democratic republic. One
Excellence in sports is the objective in most reporting, but so is honesty. With six games remaining through Monday, Sept. 23, the Chicago White Sox had tied the 1962 New York for most defeats in a season with 120. The 36-120 White Sox have secured a place in history. The
We are consumed with the start of the football season, Chicago Bears, big college football games, including Northern Illinois’ huge upset victory at Notre Dame. The 2-0 starts by Northern Illinois and Illinois. High school football has played two games on the way to playoffs. However, the Major League Baseball
Reprint from August 2022 Politics is a term and function that started many centuries ago, a Greek term and influence at the start of our Western Culture. Politics persists today. A quality assessment depends upon interests. Politics will be with us as long as governments exist with potential changes and
There are many important days observed in our American culture. General agreement has produced six major holidays. Labor Day is one of them. The other five all are important, too, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Each is significantly different, but important, nonetheless.
It’s football time! The high school, college, and professional, games are here! The Chicago Bears season will begin noon, Sunday, Sept. 8. The preseason schedule offers hope with four victories in four games. It was not so much the record for the Bears, but well-played and excellent advancements that continue.
Undeniably we are in the National political season and we will be, through the National elections Tuesday, Nov. 5, like it or not. The process is what the country goes through every four years and either keeps our interest, or, regrettably may divide the Country and especially some families. The
Notes in the whirl of sports: •The fresh tonic that is Little League baseball with the enthusiasm of 12-year-olds will draw to a conclusion in the up-coming weekend and the television coverage has provided several thoughts. The young boys play hard and are not bothered by the television cameras. Their
The Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France for two weeks and four days, concluded Sunday, Aug. 11, and was an enormous success. There are comments in sports on page 9. Here is a bit of history, understanding, and reasons to hold the Modern Day Olympic Games. These modern games were
Preparation for high school Fall sports, comments on the recently-concluded and successful Olympic Games, the start of the Chicago Bears preseason with two victories in two games, revival of thoughts on the two Major League Baseball teams in Chicago, and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 50th anniversary of both
Political dialogue is essential to a healthy democracy and always will be so. Add to it a respectful dialogue is meaningful. We can disagree without being disagreeable and still maintain our opinions. Freedom of speech and First Amendment rights are a hallmark of our country and foundational to our democratic
Winning streaks and losing streaks are a part of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Chicago White Sox lost to Oakland, 5-1, Monday, Aug. 5 to tie the American League consecutive losses record at 21, set by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988 to start the season. The Major League Baseball record
The last seven days or more have endured great impacts on national life. The days moved quickly, at a rapid pace, from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life, Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek a re-election bid to the U.S. presidency, and Biden’s selection of vice president
The Chicago sports world continues to sink into the abyss. It is in a thud, Thank goodness for both the captivating Summer Olympic Games on now in Paris through August 11 and the start of the Chicago Bears’ preseason football games to blunt the nasty sting of both the Chicago
Our political conventions to choose candidates for November 5 presidential elections are under way. The world is watching, and nearly always is interested when the United States goes through its political process. It would be more beneficial if we had three strong candidates for office rather than two, however, not
Anticipation only increases the tension for the coming events. Of all the wonderful sports events which gain our attention, the Olympic Games, without question, is the top attraction every four years. We see superbly-conditioned athletes from a world-wide perspective. The competition is great. Nationalism is a natural perspective. Unexpected excellence
