Mike Royko

A fast survey I just took shows that most of my acquaintances think that Larry Fortensky is a man lacking character, spine and true grit. Of course, I had to...

Letters, calls, complaints and great thoughts from readers: Joan Harris, Chicago: I don't understand why there is so much public indignation about the Richard Speck videotape that was made in...

Once again, Mel Reynolds appears to be the victim of his own success. The first time was when Reynolds was sent to prison as punishment for having become a member...

Adm. Jeremy Boorda killed himself with a bullet to the chest, and there is little mystery as to why he did it. The Navy's top man knew it was likely...

Sending a kid to a good private high school is not cheap. Many working families can't afford the tuition. So Priscilla Miles might be expected to feel fortunate that her...

Why would anyone be surprised that President Clinton has a huge lead in all the political popularity polls and would win by a landslide if the election were held today?...

Strolling down a dark street, I bumped into a couple of husky muggers, who said, "Your money or your life." I resisted the urge to steal the old Jack Benny...

While agonizing through the Bulls game against the Knicks on Sunday, a group of barroom fans began tossing around theories as to why the Bulls have suddenly looked less than...

"If you're gonna take that stool and talk, make it something cheerful," said Slats Grobnik, "because I'm feeling depressed." What is the source of your unhappiness? "I just got done...

My wife and I are announcing that we will not be buying a Mitsubishi automobile this weekend. And we are declaring that at no time in the immediate future will...