Today’s newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Wisch Lists are for New Year’s The WISCH LIST Dec. 31, 2011 Wish lists are for Christmas. But Wisch Lists? Well, they’re for New Year’s. And as we prepare to turn the page on 2011, I wanted to beat Dick […]
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Nine things you might not know about Christmas
From the Saturday, Dec. 24, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Nine things you might not know about Christmas The WISCH LIST Dec. 24, 2011 You know about “The Nutcracker” by the Joffrey Ballet. No doubt, you’re familiar with “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre. And, this year, […]
A new look for Navy Pier? This winter, it’s in the works
From the Saturday, Dec. 17, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … A new look for Navy Pier? This winter, it’s in the works The WISCH LIST Dec. 17, 2011 So, who goes to Navy Pier in December? Well, as it turns out, a whole lot of people apparently. […]
Little joy in Wrigleyville with Ron Santo induction
Today’s newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Little joy in Wrigleyville with Ron Santo induction The WISCH LIST Dec. 10, 2011 Like he was with so many things, when it came to the topic of Hall of Fame snubs, Mike Royko was right on the nose. Back […]
Discover just how the Tribune Tower rocks
Today’s newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Discover just how the Tribune Tower rocks The WISCH LIST Dec. 3, 2011 Throughout its 164-year history chronicling the triumphs and failures of the Windy City and beyond, the Chicago Tribune has had its fair share of famous rocky moments. […]