Mancow will be missed
Chicago radio will not be the same. I am still in shock. Mancow is no longer at Q101 (“The cow is out,” July 12).
For eight years, he has been at the station entertaining the Chicagoland radio market, as well as nationally. He was a warrior who relentlessly fought for free speech. He gave Chicago listeners a voice, allowing them to speak their minds.
He has opened our minds, giving us a different view of current issues local and global, political and corporate, making us aware of the raw news, not glossed over by the media. He opened our eyes as to what is really going on. Mancow spoke his mind, and for that he was labeled a “shock jock,” a title that he rejects.
Aside from all the outlandish stunts and morning radio antics, there was a serious overall tone to the show. Mancow, of strong faith, has a powerful opinion on religion. He is also a husband and father of twin girls.
He has been so successful in his career, and is such an inspiration to the everyday, hardworking 9-to-5er.
Mancow not only will be missed in Chicago radio, but also will be missed for his tell-it-like-it-is repertoire. Where does this leave Chicago radio? To really understand, you would have had to have been a listener.
Jennifer Gedonius, 29, Albany Park
Good riddance
I’m glad Mancow is gone. I might listen to Q101 in the morning again.
Gabrielle Mouizerh, 40, Rodgers Park
Help wanted? Help offered
I read the article in [Tuesday’s] paper: “Official has plan to increase bilingual health providers.”
I’m sure Commissioner Roberto Maldonado has good-hearted intentions with his plan that Cook County should sponsor foreign-born nurses, radiologists and also college graduates in the medical field (even if they don’t have a legal status in this country).
However, I have a better idea. How about promoting a program for legal immigrants, or even people that have indeed been born in Illinois (that are bilingual) that for one reason or another didn’t get the chance to go to college but would like to get a second chance at bettering themselves?
I, for one, (born in Chicago, bilingual and a single mother) would jump at the opportunity to go to college in the medical field if the opportunity would arise. And I’m confident that there are many others out there that feel the same way. How about it, Mr. Maldonado?
Wilma Negron, 40, Humboldt Park
The power of gossip
I found your article [on gossip in the workplace] quite entertaining (“Office bigmouths,” July 11 cover story).
I would like to redirect to a small portion of that article that really caught my attention: “Once you become the vehicle for relationships, for your co-workers bonding, you are out of the circle, and you’ll never get back in.”
First, I found it quite refreshing to know that other people out there are actually paying attention to one another and their interactive relationships.
Personally, I have been that vehicle for many people, and I have to tell you it can be quite damaging to the initial relationship. I thought that I was a part of a very small percentage of people who understood and actually recognized that. So thank you.
As for office gossip, I agree with several points in your article. As long as the gossip is not harmful to one’s personal character, general talk about current events within the office and outside of the office can be good.
Alisa Corral, 36, Edgewater
Silence is golden
Gossip is always hurtful. No one wins in the end.
Joanne Sarantopoulos, 44
Where’s the veggie glove?
It was elating to read the July 11 article titled “Veggie friendly Sox.” PETA has actually lauded U.S. Cellular Field as a great place for vegetarians to consume satiating veggie dogs, veggie burgers, fruit cups and “corn off the cob.” Even the beer and hard liquor are cruelty free.
However, it must be noted that the White Sox and all other baseball teams use leather gloves. Maybe in the near future they will wear humane, fake-leather gloves to verify that they have attained full-blown enlightenment! Gandhi would rejoice!
Brien Comerford, Glenview
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