The following letter was sent to the editor of the Chicago Tribune s business sections by Illinois Coalition President Shaye Mandle in response to an Aug. 4 column by David Greising titled, Realities dog trek to hype Silicon Prairie.
Perception is reality.
Perception is borne out of substance and spin. Here in Illinois, we have the substance and the recent trek to the Silicon Valley added the spin. The only thing dogging the substantiated hype about Illinois technology strengths is the absence of quality technology journalists at every media outlet here in Illinois. Congrats to the Tribune for getting Barbara Rose because you certainly highlight this deficiency. Before you sit in judgment next time, walk in the shoes of those who are making a difference.