Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) When it comes to numbers, I don’t trust the city of Chicago. And the more numbers that come out regarding DePaul University’s proposed $173 million basketball arena near McCormick Place, the less I find myself trusting them. Earlier this month, I questioned just how much the city and […]
Monthly Archives: May 2013
The True Importance Of Everett Golson’s Suspension
Tuesday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Over the past few years – and months – Notre Dame has taken its share of big hits. But what the university hasn’t taken is big responsibility. Until this weekend, that is. On Saturday night, news broke that Notre Dame starting quarterback Everett Golson, who led the Irish […]
Craft a beer experience in Chicago this weekend
This weekend’s Wisch List newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky It’s famous for being a pizza city, a hot dog city and an Italian beef city. But these days, with local craft breweries such as Revolution, Atlas and 5 Rabbit gaining […]
Transfers Not A Sign Of Trouble For Groce, Illini
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) The signs around campus still read “University of Illinois,” but right now the place is going by a different name: Transfer Central. And from my vantage point, that’s OK. On Thursday, the Champaign News-Gazette’s Marcus Jackson reported that Illinois junior-to-be Myke Henry will be transferring, becoming the fourth […]
Five Chicago Athletes Who Didn’t Go Out Like Urlacher
Thursday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Some athletes just belong in certain uniforms. Derek Jeter is a New York Yankee. Kobe Bryant is a Los Angeles Laker. Tom Brady is a New England Patriot. And Brian Urlacher? He was a Chicago Bear. And now, mercifully, he always will be. On Wednesday after officially announcing […]
Cutler’s Future Looming Large For Bears In 2013
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) They’ve upgraded their offensive line, beefed up their receiving corps and even hired a new head coach whose affinity is actually for scoring points, rather than preventing them. Yes, as the Chicago Bears begin preparations for the summer, there’s little doubt that they’ve gone all in on quarterback […]
Is DePaul’s New Arena A Win For The Students?
Saturday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) So, DePaul’s proposed new basketball arena – barring overruns – won’t actually cost the $300 million that was reported earlier this week. That’s good to hear. However, the 10,000-seat venue located near McCormick Place still will cost about $173 million – barring overruns – and public taxpayer money […]
The pulse of the Cubs and Sox? Faint, but beating
Today’s Wisch List newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky For the past eight years, I’ve lived just six blocks from Wrigley Field. Considering that proximity, I can’t recall the last time that I’ve waited until mid-May to attend my first Chicago […]
With Miami, The Bulls Have Their Own ‘Bad Boys’
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) And so a darkness has fallen across the land. The Miami Heat are moving on in the NBA Playoffs. For the Chicago Bulls, however, there are brighter days head ahead as they lick their wounds following last night’s 94-91 series-ending loss to the team wearing the black jerseys […]
Numbers Don’t Add Up For DePaul Arena’s Naming Rights
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) So, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reportedly has a $300 million plan to build new basketball arena at McCormick Place and bring the DePaul Blue Demons back into the city after more than 30 years in Rosemont. But is this place a dream stadium, or just a dream? And beyond […]