[Bernard]

When this guy worked for Mike Royko, his name used to be Slats Grobnick.

[pieceofthepuzzle]

"When this guy worked for Mike Royko, his name used to be Slats Grobnick."

No way. Slats was a patriot, as was Royko. I didn't always agree with him, but he was definitely a patriot. The current news media could learn a lot from a Mike Royko. I knew a very nice, but fashion princess type of girl who was 'slummin' at Billy Goats Tavern one night with friends. She approached Royko and he told her to "get a job". This might sound 'mean', but knowing the story with a few more details, it was probably appropriate coming from Royko.