In a famous exchange in the “The Sun Also Rises,” Ernest Hemingway wrote: “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually, then suddenly.”
Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus despite criticism of spending plan
December 25, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Thursday aiming to avoid a government shutdown deadline of midnight Friday.
Dickens’ ‘Christmas Carol’ could help Americans revitalize our spirit
December 25, 2022 By Leave a Comment
It’s holiday season again, but instead of being filled with joy, we seem drained by a national sense of discontent. Most of us believe there is something very wrong with our country, even if we can’t agree on what it is or what to do about it.
Daily Hope: Christmas Comes With a Choice
December 25, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Redemption is when somebody pays for your sins so that you can be forgiven and walk away justified. They do your time. They pay your penalty. All the things you’ve done wrong are paid for by somebody else.
House Jan 6 Committee releases final 814-page report, recommends Donald Trump be barred from running in 2024
December 25, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S Capitol released its final report shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday evening, just days before Christmas.
Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths in 2021; life expectancy lowest in 25 years
December 25, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Nearly 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, according to final figures released Thursday.
Dickens’ ‘Christmas Carol’ could help Americans revitalize our spirit
December 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
It’s holiday season again, but instead of being filled with joy, we seem drained by a national sense of discontent. Most of us believe there is something very wrong with our country, even if we can’t agree on what it is or what to do about it.
Media Views: Joe Buck has said no to calling Cardinals games on BSM; Bob Costas not interested
December 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
For the first time in 18 years, the Cardinals are shopping for a lead play-by-play announcer.
Census: Illinois population shrank by 104,000 residents in a year, third highest loss in the country
December 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday that Illinois shrank by an estimated 104,000 residents from 2021 to 2022, a contraction surpassed only by New York and California.
MLB free agency: Cubs re-sign lefty Drew Smyly to two-year contract, per report
December 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Chicago Cubs have continued their active offseason by bringing back a familiar face. Chicago has re-signed left-hander Drew Smyly to a two-year contract worth $19 million, according to The Athletic. The contract reportedly includes a third year mutual option. The team has not yet confirmed the signing.
