For the most part, I agree with the actions Donald Trump has already taken and what he plans to do. In his acceptance speech after being sworn in, he talked about being a unifier, which is a good idea. However, he spent too much time denigrating his opponents, and then he did the same at his long news conference. It will be difficult enough since the Democrats will oppose the … [Read more...] about Letters: President Trump should reach across the aisle
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Trump order freezes funding for Illinois EV charging network, raises questions about other clean energy projects
In its quest to get a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, Illinois was counting on $148 million in federal funding to help build a statewide network of public EV chargers. Now that funding has been frozen — and targeted for possible reduction or elimination — under a wide-ranging executive order that President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office. Also in … [Read more...] about Trump order freezes funding for Illinois EV charging network, raises questions about other clean energy projects
David Schwimmer says he is ‘doubling down’ on Lookingglass Theatre
On Thursday, after an existential crisis and a hiatus of close to two years, Chicago’s famous Lookingglass Theatre Company officially returns to public performances in its Michigan Avenue theater in the city-owned Water Tower Pumping Station. Aptly for a company known for its physically oriented performances, the new production is “Circus Quixote,” as devised and developed by … [Read more...] about David Schwimmer says he is ‘doubling down’ on Lookingglass Theatre
Condo Adviser: Condo association bylaws lay out how to remove a board member
Q. I am a unit owner in a small condominium association. We recently had a board election and the longtime president was replaced by a new board member. The new president has been calling frequent meetings, each of which he deems to be an emergency, behaves in an authoritarian manner and, in my opinion, bullies other board members. What options do the unit owners have to … [Read more...] about Condo Adviser: Condo association bylaws lay out how to remove a board member
RFK Jr.’s opposition to vaccines, fluoride in water troubles public health experts
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearing to head the Department of Health and Human Services is scheduled to begin Wednesday, health care officials have been prepared to educate the public on vaccines and fluoride. Kennedy was the chairman of the Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine nonprofit group, though he recently announced he resigned from the position. While in that role, … [Read more...] about RFK Jr.’s opposition to vaccines, fluoride in water troubles public health experts