Patrick D. Skarr

Admittedly, we are running out of new ideas..

In December 2025, former US Senator @BenSasse announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. That's the primary topic for this @UncKnowledge conversation about mortality, faith, and what truly matters when time is short. Talking to host @P_M_Robinson, Sasse reflects on "redeeming the time"—holding ambition lightly, loving family more deliberately, and resisting the urge to make politics or professional success the center of life. The discussion also covers Sasse's thoughts on the failures of Congress; the dangers of a fragmented, attention-starved republic; the crisis of higher education; and the moral challenges of technological abundance. He speaks candidly and movingly about regret, forgiveness, prayer, and suffering—arguing that while death is a real enemy, it does not get the final word. Watch the full conversation on X:

On #Can’tWait #SoundsTerrible we cover All the news, including critical peer reviewed medical research. @CullotonBauerL @DemertzisEleni @patrickskarr @gracedrawsstuff @nataliebauerL youtube.com/shorts/SQ56dAZ…

RT @DennisCulloton: There’s been a coup! Frenemies of the People (Ep 014) youtu.be/YzID43xYDvI?si… via @YouTube like and subscribe JK Figh…

RT @DennisCulloton: Frenemies of the People (Ep 011) youtu.be/ZDU84jm6Rpc?si… via @YouTube This week @PatrickDSkarr and @DennisCulloton tal…

RT @DennisCulloton: youtu.be/foefaFJVw7c?si… This week's summertime holiday special CBL #Frenemies of the People, meet @marissa_sulek alway…

RT @DennisCulloton: I play DJ, @elenid17 on Speaker Madigan, @patrickskarr offers advice to 2026 pols, + Can’t Wait, Sounds Terrible! Suppo…

We are a sponsor of the ‘Laugh Your Face Off’ fundraiser Sept 21st in Chicago, hosted by WGN’s @pattomasulo. Until 9/21 they have an incredible Silent Auction. All proceeds fund research to cure Trigeminal Neuralgia, a terrible facial pain condition my.onecause.com/event/organiza…

What a morning - opened up the FIRST social equity dispensary in #Chicago with my friend @RepKellyCassidy. Ivy Hall in Bucktown is Black-owned, will create 20+ new jobs, and brings foot traffic to the Damen/Milwaukee corridor. Congrats to the team on this accomplishment!

Curious- did y’all use bio-based glue to affix yourself to the wall? Because if you used petroleum-based glue you aren’t truly committed to the cause and shouldn’t solicit donations from this? 🙋‍♂️please let the masses know.

There is constant pressure for brands, companies, executives, and leaders to take a stand on socio-political issues and social media topics. @DennisCulloton & @natalie_bauer discuss what you should weigh before you weigh in. #reputationmanagement #crisiscommunications

We upgraded our executive leadership @CullotonBauerL by making my partner @natalie_bauer our firm president. As @CAKEMUSIC wrote: "She is fast, thorough, and sharp as a tack, She is touring the facility and picking up slack." As I wrote, she's kicking butt for our clients.

This is actually an act of defenestration….

Teenagers in Chicago equipped with boxes of breakfast cereal created a Guinness world record-breaking mosaic, and raised money for Ukraine in the process reut.rs/3dkLhix

In this short video, @DennisCulloton , @natalie_bauer, and Lynn Holley discuss mistakes clients can make when confronting a crisis. #crisiscommunications #crisismanagement View more and access the transcript at: cullotonbauerluce.com/interviews-wit…

We are excited to announce Courtney Avery has joined #TeamCBL! Courtney brings nearly two decades of leadership experience with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to advise our growing health care practice. Learn more here: ow.ly/A9Pm50HaPkg

Our client, @RiversCasinoCHI, along with local officials and members of the building trades celebrated the placement of the final structural steel beam for the Rivers Casino Des Plaines expansion during a topping off ceremony at the property.

Thank you to @PRSAchicago for honoring @Navistar & @CullotonBauerL with a Skyline Award for Public Affairs - Business and being named a Best of Skyline Finalist! #2021SkylineAwards #PRSAChicago 🍾 @JacquelineGelb @dennisculloton

We're excited to announce James Mendez has joined the CBL team! His extensive experience working in policy development, issues management and community outreach will greatly benefit our clients and our campaigns. Learn more about James' experience here: bit.ly/3x7C2Y3

Thank you to the @PCC_Chicago for honoring the @Navistar & @CullotonBauerL teams with top honors in the Public Affairs category of the #goldentrumpetawards! cc: @JacquelineGelb Congrats to @beckycarroll7 for also snagging a Golden Trumpet for Public Affairs. #shinelikegold