We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

As a member of the school board I played an integral role in keeping the district's approximately $8 million budget read more

As a member of the school board I played an integral role in keeping the district's approximately $8 million budget successfully in the black while building several additions and making many improvements. I also played a key role in negotiating many successful union contracts for the district. This experience will better able me to keep the sheriff's department spending in check, and to work well with the department's employee union.

They are ranked No. 1 for a good reason,

They are ranked No. 1 for a good reason,

This is not just a private right - but one belonging to legislators as part of the separation of powers read more

This is not just a private right - but one belonging to legislators as part of the separation of powers and as part of the essential functions of government.

When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him read more

When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him laughing at things I didn't know the references to. There is an intimacy between Chicago writers and the population of this city that I find really wonderful. It's warm and it's welcoming. It's a little like going to a Baptist church. They know when to say 'Amen'.

This is not a niche product. The technology will become mainstream quickly.

This is not a niche product. The technology will become mainstream quickly.

On any other night, giving up 41 points is not a bad defensive effort, but when you only score 33 read more

On any other night, giving up 41 points is not a bad defensive effort, but when you only score 33 it's a moot point.

I really haven't noticed much difference. Sometimes they call it, and sometimes they don't. I'm just glad they're not calling read more

I really haven't noticed much difference. Sometimes they call it, and sometimes they don't. I'm just glad they're not calling [as many fouls as] they did in the preseason. Those games were taking forever.

Lent is a time of prayer, but not for gloomy faces. Some people choose to give things up, but that's read more

Lent is a time of prayer, but not for gloomy faces. Some people choose to give things up, but that's a matter of personal piety. Many parishioners choose to add something, like prayer or extra worship services, or take on a cause.