From the Saturday, Oct. 26, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST Sometimes success happens when you’re expecting, well, disaster. Like, back on Oct. 23, 1999, for example. On that crisp fall day, I was at The Big House in Ann Arbor to cover the Illinois-Michigan […]
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Wisch Lists are for New Year’s
From the Saturday, Dec. 29, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST Wish lists are for Christmas. But Wisch Lists? Well, just like every year, they’re for New Year’s. As you read today’s column, I’m with my wife out in Los Angeles for the first leg […]
The future of the Cubs’ rotation is a big ‘Q’
From the Saturday, Aug. 18, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST When it comes to brilliant baseball trades, the Cubs have pulled off more than their fair share in recent years. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer turned Scott Feldman into Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop. […]
Last-Minute Valentine’s Day plans for you lazy lovebirds
From the Saturday, Feb. 10, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST It’s not quite Valentine’s Day, but let’s be honest. If you haven’t already made your plans for Feb. 14, well, then I’d say you’re liable to be left out in the cold. Both by […]
Feel the love (of all kinds) in Chicago this February
From the Saturday, Jan. 27, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST It’s almost February, and in Chicago, love is in the air. Love of food. Love of science. Love of spirits, ales and ciders. Love of cars. Love of chocolate. Love of nature … What, […]
Wisch Lists are for New Year’s
From the Saturday, Jan. 6, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST Wish lists are for Christmas. But Wisch Lists? Well, just like every year, they’re for New Year’s. My “Wisches” for 2018 are a bit belated as my wife and I spent the holidays out […]
Unwrapping Chicago’s holiday fun facts for Christmas
From the Saturday, Dec. 23, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST It’s almost Christmas, and Chicago isn’t only filled with all sorts of holiday fun this time of the year – it’s also filled with all sorts of fun holiday facts. And to do my […]
Wisch List on the Air … in Champaign
The Hot Stove has been fairly tepid for the Chicago Cubs this winter, but it’s liable to warm up at any time. Same goes for the Illini basketball program. And I shared my thoughts about both – as well as the (gasp!) St. Louis Cardinals – this week when I joined my pals Lon Tay […]
The best-laid plans of mice, men … and Chicago sports
From the Saturday, Dec. 16, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST It’s one thing to have a plan. It’s another thing to stick to one. The Cubs had one, and they stuck to it. The White Sox have one and … well, will they stick […]
Wisch List Podcasting: Talking Hot Stove League Baseball
Hungry for some Hot Stove League action? On Sunday night, I joined the Wrigleyville Nation Podcast to talk some Cubs baseball as we weather the chilly winter in Chicago. Give it a listen.