So little time. Last week’s Chicago Tribune Editorial Board assembly, streamed dwell on its web site, was hosted by at the very least a dozen editors and reporters who interviewed the candidates operating for Cook County State’s Attorney within the March 17 Democratic Primary. Incumbent Kim Foxx is dealing with former 2nd Ward Ald. Bob Fioretti, in addition to former prosecutors Bill Conway and Donna More. It’s a vital assembly for these searching for the newspaper’s endorsement. And a vital one for voters searching for a window into the problems and insurance policies dealing with the county’s high prosecutor. About half of Monday’s hour-long session have been spent on one
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Patriots’ Marquis Flowers Fires Back At Critics Of His Play In Super Bowl LII
The New England Patriots weren’t able to capture their sixth Super Bowl title, and one member of the Patriots’ much-maligned defense is sick of the blame game. Linebacker Marquis Flowers, who tallied one combined tackle in New England’s Super Bowl LII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, went on a tweet storm Monday in which he fired a shot at Eagles tackle Lane Johnson, as well as local Boston media who called him out as part of the Patriots’ problem in their Super Bowl defeat. Yikes. Flowers’ anger is understandable. New England’s defense was shredded by Nick Foles and the Eagles’ offense, giving up 538 yards with cornerback Ma... NESN.com
Gabby Douglas Answers Critics Who Don’t Think Winning Gold Medals Is ‘Patriotic’…
Share this: Although Gabby Douglas positioned her hands well enough to win Olympic gold, keyboard warriors still aren’t satisfied. The U.S. gymnast was criticized Tuesday for how she stood on the podium during the national anthem at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. While her teammates stood with their hands on their hearts during the anthem, Douglas stood with her hands at her side, prompting accusations of “disrespect” from some Twitter users. Douglas on Wednesday used the same medium explain herself. As if she even needed to do so. Douglas only was on the podium because she helped USA gymnastics win the gold medal in the women’s team competition … just as she did in 2012. If that isn’t “patriotic” enough, I don’t know what is. Thumbnail