Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) For recent Illinois football coaches, the third time has been the charm. In 1999, after he posted a 2-14 Big Ten record during his first two seasons, Ron Turner broke through in Year 3 by reaching the MicronPC.com Bowl. In 2007, after he posted a 1-15 conference record […]
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Derrick Rose Is The Sum Of All Our Fears
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) He’s questionable for tonight’s game in Utah. He’s already sat out the last four and eight of 13 overall. And so far this season, he’s been able to finish a grand total of three contests. He, of course, is none other than Derrick Rose. And he’s Chicago’s headache. […]
DePaul arena needs to take its ball and head home
From the Saturday, Nov. 22, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … By Dave Wischnowsky The WISCH LIST On the basketball court, DePaul’s scores may add up, but when it comes to the Blue Demons’ proposed hoops arena near McCormick Place, the numbers sure don’t. And with taxpayers on […]
Illini Have The Talent, Now Need The Consistency
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) On Sunday night, after his Illinois basketball team blew the doors off Coppin State in a 114-56 romp at State Farm Center, coach John Groce said that he knew which version of his Illini would show up for the game. Even if the rest of us didn’t. “I […]
The driving Force behind George Lucas’ lakefront Museum
From the Saturday, Nov. 15, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … By Dave Wischnowsky The WISCH LIST As the saying goes in Iowa, “If you build it, they will come.” But if you don’t in Chicago, will they still? As the creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, […]
Where Veterans Day is every day in Chicago
From the Saturday, Nov. 8, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … By Dave Wischnowsky The WISCH LIST If you want to find world-class art in the city of Chicago, you know you can walk inside the Art Institute and be exposed to a universe of it. If it’s […]
For Cubs, Acquiring Cole Hamels Is A Loaded Issue
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) The Chicago Cubs are loaded. They’re loaded with cash after years of penny-pinching and with all those gaudy outfield ads on the way. They’re loaded with young talent, both on the big league roster or coming soon. And now, they’re both locked and loaded for free agency with […]
The master of the Midway
From the Fall/Winter 2014 issue of the Kellogg School of Management Alumni Magazine … By Dave Wischnowsky When he took a job at the accounting firm Ernst & Whinney in 1979, Ted Phillips ’89 had no idea he would one day end up with a career in the National Football League. “I didn’t have a […]
In Chicago, the holidays are coming on strong
From the Saturday, Nov. 1, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … By Dave Wischnowsky The WISCH LIST These days, once Labor Day hits, the holidays never really stop. As soon as you pack up your picnic gear and bid summer its unofficial adieu, the Halloween costumes begin popping […]
Don’t Weep For Rick Renteria
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Winning a franchise’s first World Series title in more than a century is some tough business. And so is being a Major League Baseball manager. Rick Renteria learned a harsh lesson on both counts this afternoon when the Chicago Cubs finally confirmed the worst-kept secret in baseball by […]