Monthly Archives: April 2014

Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Happy 100th birthday, Wrigley Field. Here’s to 100 more – and how about at least one World Series championship this time around, OK? One century ago today, at the corner of Clark and Addison, Chicago restaurateur Charles Weeghman opened the gates to the brand new ballpark that would […]

With Easter on Sunday, you’ll be seeing plenty of eggs this weekend. But later this spring, if you’re up in Chicago for a weekend baseball game or an overnight getaway and are on the hunt for eggs of a different kind – say, on a plate, in a sandwich or inside a skillet – you […]

My April 18 column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) It appears that the Cubs may have figured out a solution to their lack of a closer: Just never lead again. This week began on Sunday with Cubs manager Rick Renteria demoting his closer Jose Veras after his second blown save. Since Monday, the Cubs have […]

My April 17 column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) These days in college sports, it almost seems as if the game of fashion is more important than the actual games themselves. And when it comes to recruiting, it actually might be. With all that in mind, I’m pleased that the Universityof Illinois upped its fashion […]

My April 15 column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) At this time last year, when he was suiting up in Armani instead of an NBA uniform, Derrick Rose was Public Enemy No. 1 in the eyes of many Chicago hoops fans. But this season, as the Bulls prepare for their latest playoff run without him, […]

From the Saturday, April 12, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky When it comes to museums, Chicago has almost as many as it has potholes. But oddly enough, for a city that’s so in love with its sports franchises, figures and history […]

Saturday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) The weather is supposed to be warm Saturday in Champaign for the University of Illinois’ spring football game, but probably not as hot as Tim Beckman’s seat will be this fall if his Illini don’t make a bowl game. If the third-year coach is to be assured of […]

Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Whether you were in favor of Chicago getting the 2016 Summer Olympics or not, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. Chicago should have gotten the 2016 Summer Olympics. On Thursday, news broke that Olympics officials have become so concerned that Brazil might not be ready to host the […]

My April 8 column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) When it comes to reaching the Final Four, the Big Ten can hold its own with any conference in America. But when it comes to actually winning championships? Well, that’s a different story. Twenty-five years ago, Glen Rice, Rumeal Robinson and Steve Fisher cut the nets […]

From the Saturday, April 5, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky No matter your city, no matter your state, no matter your climate, spring is universally regarded as a season of renewal during which everyone gets a fresh start. Unless, of course, […]