The incomparable Michael Jordan did amazing things when he first reached the NBA. Even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ve probably seen the videos. But even Michael Jordan didn’t win an NBA championship until he had a team that provided him with the support to take his game to the next level.My point is simply this: Achieving success that makes a lasting, unmistakable impact can’t be accomplished by one person, even if that person is amazingly gifted.President-elect Obama is blessed with the v

Illinois Republican PartyStatement from Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna on April 7th Election Date set for 5th Congressional District:"Once again, Illinois Democrats have another reason to support a special election for Barack Obama's senate seat."The special election for the 5th Congressional District will coincide with the already established municipal elections in Chicago and Cook County."If Democrats in the General Assembly do not act quickly to pass a special election in tim

Editorial, Chicago TribuneIf the Illinois House votes to impeach the sitting governor of this state, will the resulting trial in the Senate be fair?No, we don't mean fair to Rod Blagojevich. He'll be fine. Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald will preside and he has always run an honest and unbiased courtroom.The question here is whether the people of Illinois can get a fair trial. Many of the next legislature's 59 state senators have been serial enablers of the governor.The Se

2 Sox park workers become 1st couple married in Cook County in 2009 Six months after Venus Davis and Tony LeFlore met while working at U.S. Cellular Field they decided to tie the knot and set out to become the first Chicago couple to marry in 2009.