Walter Jacobson's Perspective

With the Chicago mayoral runoff election less than two weeks away, Walter Jacobson says it is refreshing that Willie Wilson is using his considerable influence to support a candidate based not on skin color. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

As Lori Lightfoot’s time as Mayor of Chicago nears its end, Walter reflects on Lightfoot’s record including her tireless (if mostly unsuccessful) battle against crime and violence, achievements in developing minority neighborhoods, and the absence of any evidence that she used the office for personal benefit. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Private emails from Lori Lightfoot to donors asking for new campaign contributions seem to indicate concern in the final days of the campaign. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson thinks President Joe Biden did OK with Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address. It was an address as he planned and rehearsed it to be, a strong and clear Joe Biden, Joe Biden Happy Hour. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson is suffering from brain fog, and he doesn’t think he’s alone. No, the problem isn’t that he can’t find his car keys. It’s about answering questions about the Chicago race for mayor. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Is Mayor Lori Lightfoot running scared? Scared by the damage being done to her campaign by headlines that suggest she is failing at her job. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

There are many stories competing for our attention these days. But one story not getting much of that attention is what’s going on in Afghanistan. There, despite a population that, reports say, is in desperate need of food and health care, the Taliban-controlled government seems more focused on committing atrocities including expanding oppressive policies toward women. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Elon Musk’s management record since purchasing Twitter is causing Walter to reconsider his plans to possibly purchase a Tesla. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Ald. Carrie Austin, who has served the far Southside 34th Ward since the 1990s, has been charged with accepting a bribe from a developer. But, at age 73 and in failing health, Austin says she is too ill to stand trial, and Walter agrees with her. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Team USA inspired soccer fans with their performance at the World Cup. Can they also inspire some Chicago sports teams? Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.