For the first time, I’m sharing an exclusive preview of my upcoming novel, Sherlock Holmes and the White City. If you’ve ever wondered what might happen if Sherlock Holmes crossed the Atlantic in pursuit of…

We’ve got a jam-packed issue this week with two timely commentaries – one from Chris and one from me, a brand-new short story, the latest from Cubs Corner, and a terrific musical collaboration between…

This week’s edition features a commentary on George Washington, a poem written in memory of my sister Tami, a spotlight on former Cubs first baseman Bill Buckner, and a superb musical performance by Chris…

This week features a new short story about the song, House of the Rising Sun, a commentary about Robert E. Lee, guest commentary by Chris, and a heartbreaking story about Cubs center fielder Don…

This week’s issue is unlike any I’ve published before. On Friday, July 10th, I said goodbye to my mother. I’d like to introduce you to the woman who quietly shaped so much…

This week we examine Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions and Illinois economic woes, preview two upcoming books, revisit Cubs legend Ron Santo, and close with a beautiful piano performance of Comfortably Numb. Read More!…

Welcome to the special July 4th edition of Webber’s Whipping Post. Two hundred and fifty years ago, our Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia, drafted and signed a document that changed the course of human…

WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another…” July…

“Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans.” That was the statement released by the…

A short story by Alan N Webber  July 2, 1961 Ernest Hemingway opened his eyes. Then he closed them again. When he reopened them, nothing had changed. He found himself sitting…