Why is every race judged by how much time it takes to cover a distance rather than how much distance you can cover in an amount of time? — Dave Wischnowsky (@wischlist) August 9, 2012
Category Archives: General
Haul, Alma Mater
Now that she’s 83 years old, the University of Illinois’ Alma Mater statue has decided to get some work done.
What Do Olympic Heroes Do After They Retire?
Tuesday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Some mornings – like this one, for example – I feel as if I’m ready for retirement. But considering I’m just 36 years old, that’s not happening. Not any time soon, at least. Alas, if only I was an Olympic hero. Those guys retire early. The girls, even […]
Bear’s-Eye View
Turf actually looks good from up there … (Photo credit: CLTV/WGN traffic reporter Sarah Jindra)
August of fun blows through Chicago this month
This weekend’s Wisch List newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … By Dave Wischnowsky The WISCH LIST June is gone. July has passed. And Lollapalooza will be over on Sunday. But just in case you were starting to worry that the summer has somehow passed you by, you […]
Why Penn State Hasn’t Avoided ‘The Death Penalty’ Yet
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) With eight reported transfers thus far and more likely on the way, the bolts are already starting to pop out from Penn State’s football jalopy. But PSU’s deep-pocketed boosters – part of a group that donated a near-record $208.7 million to the scandal-plagued school during the past fiscal […]
Dear Chicago’s Big Ten Team …
Your move, Northwestern …
What You Didn’t Know About The Cubs’ 47-Year Hit Streak
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) It’s been 104 years since the Chicago Cubs last won a World Series and, just as remarkably, 67 years since they’ve even been to one. But, hey, it’s also been nearly 47 years since the last time the Cubs were unable to scratch out a hit. So, you […]
Wischful thinking …
Looking forward to the day when the #Cubs stop talking about short-term and long-term assets and start talking about good players. — Dave Wischnowsky (@wischlist) August 1, 2012
Bring Baseball Back To The Olympics
Wednesday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Since the Olympics kicked off last Friday with its “Lord of the Dance meets Lord of the Rings” extravaganza, I’ve watched my fair share of these Tape-Delay Games. And, thus far, I’ve seen archers and badminton players. I’ve seen athletes (athletes?) playing ping-pong and jaunting about on horses. […]