NEW INTERVIEW: In conversation with Julia Whelan, one of my favorite authors and the founder of Audiobrary.

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NEW INTERVIEW: In conversation with author and psychotherapist Meg Josephson regarding her extremely relevant, excellently written must-read, "Are You Mad at Me?" (available now from Gallery Books / Simon & Schuster). #AreYouMadAtMe #MustRead

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Absolutely shameful that he would say something like this. I am so happy that I did not vote for him in 2016, 2020 or 2024. He does not represent me, my vision, or my values, and he never will.

Help support Skokie businesses impacted by the water main break that occurred on February 14th.

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Highly disturbing that the current administration continues to make these kinds of decisions. The country ought to continue to invest in the infrastructure necessary to encourage the adoption and use of electric vehicles — not encourage the continued use of fossil fuel burning vehicles.

The removal of climate change information from the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) website is appalling and shameful. Removing relevant information, and closing one’s eyes to climate change, does nothing to solve it. We need to protect the planet upon which we all depend.

My thoughts are with all those who were on-board both aircraft, their families and friends, and all of the first responders.

Unconscionable. To pull out of the Paris Agreement yet again is unconscionable, given the effects that withdrawal will have and the example it sets. The United States ought to lead by example, and by pulling out of the Paris Agreement, we are failing to do so — thus we are failing the world.

What: Cook County Government Environmental Justice Town Hall

Where: Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Avenue in Skokie, Illinois

When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Get more info and register to attend this meeting, or another upcoming meeting, at www.cookcountyil.gov/news/cook-co...

Appalling. Aid SHOULD NOT be conditional. The residents of communities destroyed by the wildfires have been through enough — and the emergency is still ongoing. Aid should be given freely and with an open heart. It should not come with strings attached.

My thoughts are with all those impacted by the wildfires, and with all of the first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the affected communities.

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Don’t miss ⁦‪ABC 7 Chicago‬⁩’s broadcast of the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival this Sunday at 6:00 PM, hosted by ⁦‪Ryan Chiaverini‬⁩, ⁦‪Cheryl Burton‬⁩, ⁦‪Judy Hsu‬⁩, and Hosea Sanders.

Watch it on ABC 7 Chicago or online at abc7chicago.com!

Highly disturbing, to say the very least. Persecution of any community — be it based upon race, religion, nationality or whatever else — is never acceptable. Hate is never acceptable.

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NEW INTERVIEW: In conversation with Jon Waterman re: his new must-read book “Into the Thaw” (available now from Patagonia Books). #mustread

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Upcoming Event: Author Signing with Tracy Clark & David Ellis, Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 PM Central Time at Barnes & Noble in Northbrook, Illinois. Event details online at stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

NEW INTERVIEW: In Conversation with Chicago's own Tracy Clark (author, most recently, of the forthcoming "Echo") and David Ellis (author, most recently, of "The Best Lies").

Read the full interview here:

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