From the Saturday, Oct. 29, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … In Chicago, it’s tricky finding Halloween treats The WISCH LIST Oct. 29, 2011 It’s been more than 20 years since I went trick-or-treating. Which is probably a good thing. You know, considering that I’m 35 years old. […]
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Just because it’s famous, doesn’t mean it’s a landmark
From the Saturday, Oct. 22, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Just because it’s famous, doesn’t mean it’s a landmark The WISCH LIST Oct. 25, 2011 Earlier this month, city of Chicago officials announced their desire to assign official landmark status to eight former Schlitz taverns that opened […]
Unbeaten Illini ready to feast on Buckeyes
Today’s newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Unbeaten Illini ready to feast on Buckeyes The WISCH LIST Oct. 15, 2011 I’m headed down to Champaign this afternoon. I hope to do some tailgating before Illinois and Ohio State knock helmets at Memorial Stadium (2:30 p.m., ABC). But, […]
Knocking along ‘The Street of 40 Doors’
From the Saturday, Oct. 8, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Knocking along ‘The Street of 40 Doors’ The WISCH LIST Oct. 8, 2011 In the Windy City, River North is known for its popular restaurants, the Loop for its soaring skyscrapers and the Gold Coast for its […]
Sparking Chicago’s Great Baseball Fire
From the Saturday, Oct. 1, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Sparking Chicago’s Great Baseball Fire The WISCH LIST Oct. 1, 2011 With a combined winning percentage of .463 – or should that be a combined losing percentage of .537? – the 2011 baseball season wasn’t exactly one […]