Mike Royko

There's something puzzling about the many deaths believed to have been caused by Chicago's heat wave. This isn't the first time we've had blistering weather for several days. It would...

President Clinton is being bashed by Republicans and some veterans because he is establishing normal diplomatic relations with Vietnam. But I don't understand why they are so upset. It's been...

If we ranked national problems on a scale of 1 to 10,000, flag burning would be about a 2. It's a bit more serious than the high cost of beluga...

In a recent scholarly lecture, Dr. I.M. Kookie, the noted expert on lots of stuff, presented a unique perspective on the unfortunate Hugh Grant affair. "Try to imagine," Dr. Kookie...

If you don't think that this is a great country, consider the adventures of Pablo Padron-Garcia. On a recent hot day in a small Wisconsin town, the sheriff's office received...

For Joe Loudd, there was good news and bad news. The bad news first: "Well, I got a letter today from the CHA telling me they don't think nothin' happened."...

There is an undercurrent of anger out there. It's impossible to count the individuals and groups who believe that they are openly insulted and treated with disrespect, contempt and hostility....

As if we don't have enough to worry about, now there is the question of Kevin Garnett's future. If you are the kind of lump who doesn't keep up with...

What a surprise. Don Hewitt, the legendary creator of the "60 Minutes" TV show, has come out against cameras in courtrooms. The wackiness of the O.J. Simpson trial turned him...

For those who remain saddened by the "Baby Richard" case, here is some advice. Think of it simply as a dispute over a piece of personal property and you might...