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Murder, I wrote

& yes, academics have found that "Bear weather" is a thing

Jan 15 • Eric Zorn

What to say when you don't know what to say

And should Ben Johnson have f-bombed the Packers?

Jan 13 • Eric Zorn

'All's well that ends well.' Jens Zorn, 1931-2026

Chicago, Illinois and national politics with a dash of humor, music and sports

Jan 8 • Eric Zorn

2026 starts off unpredictably, but don't let that stop you from making some predictions

Our beloved, traditional survey will be open through Wednesday.

Jan 6 • Eric Zorn

Predicting the news of 2026

And revisiting the top 40 quips of 2025

Dec 30, 2025 • Eric Zorn

Eric Zorn: The Picayune Sentinel

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