Critic cornered

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Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper has been chosen by film critic Roger Ebert to help present his television show, which will be renamed Ebert & Roeper and the Movies. Roeper, who does not review movies and lacks a detailed knowledge, was a surprise choice.

author: Rhodes, Steve
Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Journalists, Film critics, Movie critics, Roeper, Richard

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Crash landing

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Whistleblower Tony Berlin is discussed with emphasis on his attempts to bring the corruption and bribery at state driver's license offices to attention. A horrific crash led to a scandal and convictions, but Berlin has not been thanked for his role.

author: Rhodes, Steve
Cases, Behavior, Corruption investigation, Automobile drivers' licenses, Drivers' licenses, Berlin, Tony

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Lord Jim

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Issues concerning the political activity of former Illinois governor Jim Thompson are presented. He is the chairman of a law practice with political connections named Winston & Strawn, and a Republican lobbyist.

author: Rhodes, Steve
Officials and employees, Political activity, Personalities, Lobbyists, Thompson, James R., Winston and Strawn

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