The Picayune Sentinel
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After I resigned from the Chicago Tribune after nearly 35 years as a columnist, I decided to keep in touch with readers by creating a Substack that features the same mix of commentary, idle observations, tirades, interesting links and curated quips that was the hallmark of my “Change of Subject” blog from 2003 to 2014 at chicagotribune.com.
It includes the Tweet of the Week poll, updates on my other endeavors, highlights from reader responses, information about the latest Mincing Rascal podcast as well as the usual mix of argle bargle and jiggery pokery. Source
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Search ArticlesEric Zorn: The Picayune Sentinel
10-8-2026 This week: Twitter doesn’t forget, but we can forgive Last week’s winning quip News and Views — Hot takes, fully baked Land of Linkin’ — Where I tell readers where to go Squaring up the news — Where Charlie Meyerson tells readers where to go Media notes — Guess which news outlet isn’t covering a unionizing effort at its own company? Quotables — A collection of compelling, sometimes appalling passages I’ve encountered lately How’s that makey-greaty stuff workin’ out for ya’?
Is October the most wonderful time of the year?
Readers said so nearly a quarter of a century ago. But it’s time for a revote.
Snedecker’s whiff spoils US victory for millions of Americans
& should Congress be allowed to try to “fix” college sports? To read this issue in your browser, click on the headline above. 9-29-2026 Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. I talk with WGN-AM 720 host John Williams about what’s making news and likely to be grist for the PS mill. The WGN listen-live link is here.
Quinlan’s silly lawsuit raises some serious points
Three things to pay attention to in mayoral hopeful William Quinlan’s ridiculous lawsuit • News and Views — Hot takes, fully baked, on JB Pritzker’s weight loss, the big case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday and AOC’s hint that she’s running for president • Land of Linkin’ — Where I tell readers where to go • Squaring up the news — Where Charlie Meyerson tells readers where to go • Why do so few girls share a first name with their mothers?
It’s harder and harder to get a fake burger on the go anymore
9-17-2026 This week: Diners choose not to go beyond real meat Last week’s winning quip News and Views— Hot takes, fully baked What, us worry about AI? Yep. Land of Linkin’—Where I tell readers where to go Squaring up the news— Where Charlie Meyerson tells readers where to go Media notes — When is important to report someone’s age?
I, too, have questions about the O’Hare Flyer
9-10-2026 This week: Answering your questions and mine about the O’Hare Flyer — An interview with the project CEO and excerpts from local editorials Last week’s winning quip News and Views— Hot takes, fully baked That’s so Brandon! — Updates on the misadventures of Chicago’s maladroit mayor Land of Linkin’—Where I tell readers where to go Squaring up the news— Where Charlie Meyerson tells readers where to go Media notes — Rick Kogan’s podcast is up.
Thoughts on the ‘Bail Mary’
To read this issue in your browser, click on the headline above. 9-8-2026 Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. I talk with WGN-AM 720 host John Williams about what’s making news and likely to be grist for the PS mill. The WGN listen-live link is here. Like a lot of dismayed, frustrated and even angry Michigan football fans, I snapped off the TV Saturday night immediately after quarterback Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary pass sailed out of the back of the end zone.
You think the NW Indiana power outages were bad? Wait until you hear what would happen if terrorists took down the U.S. grid
8-27-2026 This week: The scariest thing you will read all week Can’t we all just ignore Enes Freedom?
Eric Zorn: The Picayune Sentinel
8-20-2026 This week: Willie Wilson’s ghostwriter and the Chicago Teachers Union are taking their beefs public. I can’t help but wonder why. Last week’s winning quip News and Views— Hot takes, fully baked Land of Linkin’—Where I tell readers where to go Squaring up the news— Where Charlie Meyerson tells readers where to go Trump says more people are working now than ever. The truth behind that claim.
No, Francesca Hong's defeat Tuesday was not a setback for the progressive cause
8-13-2026 This week: Francesca Hong’s surprise defeat in Wisconsin is a blessing in disguise for progressives Last week’s winning quip News and Views— Hot takes, fully baked That’s so Brandon! — Laura Washington explains why the evidently deeply unpopular mayor may win reelection in Chicago Land of Linkin’—Where I tell readers where to go Squaring up the news— Where Charlie Meyerson tells readers where to go Media notes — Newspapers need to relearn from social media the importance of...