David McGrath

November 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

I wish to take advantage of the holiday by giving thanks for the following exceptional Americans.

November 3, 2025 at 5:56 p.m.

A weeklong visit from one side of Chicago and its suburbs to the other shows Chicago being labeled a "hellhole" is a lie.

October 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Those dreams when you feel like you're in over your head or do something embarrassing don't seem to affect our president.

September 26, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

AI-generated information is the 2020's version of buying a term paper, and it's become a rampant problem for colleges.

August 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Although the couple who bought our cabin met us once, they respected the meaning we attached to the place. And I felt I was home again.

July 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

We have only had our robot vacuum for a couple of months now, and I swear her presence literally lowers my blood pressure.

July 8, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.

Hats off to journalists who expose the truth and battle for the freedom of the press in spite of Donald Trump's incessant pressure.

June 12, 2025 at 12:52 p.m.

What I learned as a child is that fathers can provide important structure — but also freedom for children to find their way.

May 8, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

Columnist David McGrath always wanted the opposite of what him mom told him so imagine his surprise when he learned she was right.

April 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

As funeral customs go, no country gets it more right: Our community rushing from many miles, many decades, and many memorable times, to lift us up.

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