From the Saturday, Oct. 29, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST My 100-degree temperature returned to normal long ago, but I’m still dealing with a lingering cough this week. So, I’m pretty sure that my Cubs Fever remains intact. And, really, how could it not […]
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Cubs vs. Tribe: Something’s Gotta Give
My buddy Brian Pokorny over at Cleveland Sports Torture asked me to share my thoughts on the Cubs-Indians “Something’s Gotta Give” World Series for his blog. So, here they are … I like you, Cleveland. Much like country music and going to the movies alone, I think you’re much better than your rep. In past years, I’ve […]
Snapshots from a feverish week in Wrigleyville
From the Saturday, Oct. 15, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST Early last week, my allergies started acting up. By the time the weekend rolled around, they had developed into something more severe that eventually required a visit to a clinic. The doctor I saw […]
October’s pressure is on – time for the Cubs to pop it
From the Saturday, Oct. 8, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST It’s October. So, naturally, the monsters are out in Wrigleyville. This time, they’ve emerged from the San Francisco mist in the form of Giants casting championship spells every other year and led by a […]
Welcome to October: How to spend it in Wrigleyville
From the Saturday, Oct. 1, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST Two years ago, I was at a crossroads. After more than a decade on the waiting list for Cubs season tickets, my number finally came up. But at the same time, the team had […]
Chicago has plenty of treats in store for October
From the Saturday, Sept. 24, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST Last month, I told you that September may be my favorite of them all in Chicago. And while that’s true, it could end up being bumped aside by October. That’s entirely up to […]
Finding Chicago across the pond in Ireland and London
From the Saturday, Sept. 17, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST During our adventures this month throughout Ireland and London, my wife and I learned a lot. We learned that the Irish love U2, but hate Bono (“He’s too political!” one Irishman ranted. “Just sing […]
Summer stays strong in Chicago through September
From the Saturday, Aug. 27, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST I find a reason to enjoy most months in Chicago – even the ones capable of producing a Snowmageddon. But out of all of them, September just might be my favorite. The weather is […]
As Lovie Smith era begins, Illini eyes are smilin’
From the Saturday, Sept. 3, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky Top o’ the mornin’ to ya. As you read this, I’m about 3,600 miles west of Illinois in Dublin (that’s Ireland, not Ohio) and depending on what time of the day […]
The Bridgehouse to Chicago’s colorful past
From the Saturday, Aug. 22, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky The Metropolitan Planning Council announced this week it foresees a future in which people could swim in the Chicago River by 2030. Intentionally. “We know people want to see rejuvenation along […]