Walter Jacobson's Perspective

Is retirement when you stop living at work and start working at living? Walter gives his perspective.

Airline cancellations and delays are adding up. Why? A pilot shortage? Bad weather? Mismanagement? Walter gives his perspective.

Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court to stop the Chicago Board of Elections from reducing the number of precinct polling places. Walter gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson wonders how the NASCAR race coming to Chicago for the next three years will play out for the city. How will the traffic be? Is it worth the hassle? Walter gives his perspective.

As a 70-year fan of the Chicago Bears, Walter wonders why linebacker Roquan Smith is asking for a trade from the organization if he doesn’t receive a $100M contract. Walter is usually for the player, but not this time. Walter gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson wonders if we really want the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nominating Convention to come to Chicago this year. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker sure think it’s a great idea. Walter gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson asks why is it so hard to find unbiased news these days. CNN used to be his go-to but not anymore. Walter gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson reflects on the tragedy that happened on July 4th, 2022 in Highland Park. How could someone do such a thing? Why Highland Park? Walter gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson asks how and why airline tickets this summer are so much higher than last year. Walter gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson asks how Mayor Lori Lightfoot is doing as a politician. Is she acting responsible and taking responsibility for her actions? Does she show signs of a true leader? Walter gives his perspective.