This weekend’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Discover all that jazz at Chicago’s Green Mill The WISCH LIST Jan. 29, 2010 Prohibition still lives in Chicago. For example, at the legendary Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Uptown, they prohibit cell phone calls. And they prohibit videos. And […]
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No ticket? You can still ‘Bear Down’ in Chicago
Today’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … No ticket? You can still ‘Bear Down’ in Chicago The WISCH LIST Jan. 22, 2011 So, you didn’t want to spend your kids’ college savings, cash in your 401K or sell a kidney – heck, maybe both – just to buy […]
The Ghost that gave the NFL life
Today’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The Ghost that gave the NFL life The WISCH LIST Jan. 15, 2011 There are shapes now moving, Two Ghosts that drift and glide, And which of them to tackle Each rival must decide. They shift with spectral swiftness Across the […]
Change is in the Windy City for 2011
Today’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Change is in the Windy City for 2011 The WISCH LIST Jan. 8, 2011 The first week of 2011 is gone, but there are still 51 more to go. And, if you haven’t done so already, I’m guessing there’s a decent […]
Wisch Lists are for New Year’s
This weekend’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Wisch Lists are for New Year’s The WISCH LIST Jan. 1, 2011 Wish Lists are for Christmas. But Wisch Lists? Well, they’re for New Year’s. And while you’re busy ringing in this one – I hope it’s a happy one, […]
For me, Illinois vs. Baylor is a real family affair
This weekend’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … For me, Illinois vs. Baylor is a real family affair The WISCH LIST Dec. 25, 2010 Come Tuesday morning, I’ll be on a plane headed to Houston – and away from the cold – to watch Illinois tangle with Baylor […]
Diving in at Great Lake Pizza, the nation’s ‘best’
Today’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Diving in at Great Lake Pizza, the nation’s ‘best’ The WISCH LIST Dec. 18, 2010 You’ve heard of Lou Malnati’s. You know Gino’s East. And you’re no doubt aware of Pizzeria Uno, Pizzeria Due, Giordano’s and the rest of Chicago’s famous […]
Riding the CTA? It’s one ‘L’ of a time
Today’s column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … Riding the CTA? It’s one ‘L’ of a time The WISCH LIST Dec. 11, 2010 From what’s stuffed in your stocking to what’s wrapped inside those gifts beneath your tree to what’s sticking out of that fruitcake – no, really, what […]
’Tis the season to visit Chicago
Today’s column from the Kankakee Daily Journal and The (Ottawa, Ill.) Times … ‘Tis the season to visit Chicago The WISCH LIST Dec. 4, 2010 Besides summertime, there’s no better time in Chicago than Christmastime. Michigan Avenue is awash in lights. The animated windows at Marshall Field’s, er … Macy’s (grumble) are stopping passersby in […]
Plenty of thanks to go around
Today’s column from the Kankakee Daily Journal and The (Ottawa, Ill.) Times … Plenty of thanks to go around The WISCH LIST Nov. 27, 2010 Chicago has a restaurant called Just Turkey and a Just Turkey Restaurant. There’s also a Turkey Burger Grill, a Martha’s Original Jerk Chicken and Turkey Legs, and a Bubba’s Fried […]