Carole Coleman: Don't ask Americans about news or politics. They're done

Democratic Illinois has little tolerance for the current Washington administration

An Illinois state flag waving at the Wrigley building, Chicago. File picture

Don’t ask Chicagoans about news or politics. Most will look at you sharply, shake their heads, and wave you off politely but firmly.

If you want to strike up a conversation make it about baseball or golf, or the price of everyday essentials.