At this point, President Donald Trump has the lowest approval of any president in the past 80 years.
Laura Washington: Donald Trump achieves a notorious distinction in his first 100 days
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Asking Eric: New roommate is disrupting my mornings
Dear Eric: I’ve asked, told and even yelled for him to find something to do while I enjoy the morning the way I like. He stops but within a few days the same problem occurs. Is there a solution?
After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers
Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers.
Engines of change: Chicago program puts young minds on the fast track to STEM
Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program offers enrichment classes for historically underrepresented students.
Asking Eric: Should she tell them about their granddaughter?
Dear Eric: My estranged niece has a 9-year-old daughter whom we love very much. The father was married with children when she was born and died a few days after. We strongly feel his parents have a right to know of this fantastic child.
Your museum’s federal grant has been terminated. Best wishes, Keith E. Sonderling
Dozens of Illinois museums expected federal funding this year. The Trump Administration is now rescinding many of those grants.
Asking Eric: Grandmom seems jealous of injured grandson
Dear Eric: All of a sudden, she’s helpless and says she can’t get to the kitchen to get her own meals, but she gets there just fine when I make her food.
Clarence Page: Sen. Dick Durbin’s departure stirs a scramble amid a new generation
As President Donald Trump’s polling takes a tumble 100 days into his second term — and Illinois’ Dick Durbin, the Senate’s second-ranking Democrat, announces his retirement, a very old hit tune sung by Ethel Waters comes to mind: “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.” I’m gonna change my way of livin’, and that ain’t no bluff […]
‘Sweeping change.’ Donald Trump voters reflect on controversial first 100 days of second term.
Most Trump voters praised his presidency so far. Even those who disagreed with some policies didn’t regret their choice, arguing he was the best option in November.
Asking Eric: Soon to be ex-husband asking for alimony
Dear Eric: My oldest daughter is going through a rough divorce. Her soon to be ex-husband is asking for alimony, extra expenses and basically putting her through the ringer, because he thinks she owes it to him due to her infidelity. She met her new boyfriend when she was still married. This has put my […]