Cole tries out for the Varsity

Supposed to be meeting with representatives of Kerasotes Theaters in Carbondale this week. Yo, Task Force--here's a task for you to tackle: Block for Brad as he makes his pitch to the boys at Kerasotes, and puts the ball in their court, not taking off the gloves, or padding his sentences, but jumping every hurdle, as he sprints downfield for a downtown redevelopment touchdown. Read the Linda Rush's article in the Southern Illinoisan.

Mayor Cole's day job?

The one he had before he ran for mayor--but had taken from him by the new Gov. Blagojevich--with Illinois State Central Management Services (discussed below)--and the Civil Service Commission to which he is appealing (see below), are explained in great detail ... here. In case you're a curious young lad or lass.