Category Archives: Politics

Closer

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Ellen Ross

WARNING: This post is rated V for Violent Content.  (That’s the world we live in now, Dear Readers.) So last Sunday TBF and I were supposed to be in Las Vegas.  We had gone there for his birthday last year … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Gun Control, Las Vegas, Politics, pop culture | 14 Comments

Pop Go The Weasels

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

This is a (P)op-Ed piece.  And it’s going to be short and (Nutra) sweet. This woman ruined my life. Her name is Toni Preckwinkle.  She is a former Chicago alderman and is the current president of the Cook County Board … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Chicago, Politics, Soda Pop TAx | 19 Comments

Plan B

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Ellen Ross

This post, Dear Readers, was originally supposed to be about the Cubs’ victory in the World Series.  Big news here in Chicago. I’ll run that one on Thursday if you don’t mind. It’s kind of hard to ignore the biggest … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Politics, Presidential election 2016 | 10 Comments

Franchise

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note:  This post is dedicated to fellow Chicagoan, Fred Nachman.  Old friend and standup guy. Thanks for the lunch and the story about Arthur Wirtz and the judge, Fred. Both were terrific. Now back to our show… Last week … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Memoir, Politics, pop culture | 17 Comments