Tuesday, July 23, 2019

EXTRA: Chicago a city of conventions, but also of sanctuary as well

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Chicago likes to boast that we’re some sort of ultimate destination for places looking to hold a convention. 'Ground Zero' of the...

Political apologies rarely work, still wind up taking ‘hit’ for trash-talk

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There’s something about any attempt by a political official to apologize for saying something stupid that always manages to come off as insi...
Monday, July 22, 2019

'80s-Style Chicago baseball celebrated by Hall of Fame this weekend

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I’m sure there are some baseball fans who think I’m totally crocked – the induction ceremonies for the Baseball Hall of Fame held Sunday w...
Saturday, July 20, 2019

Weather extremes; or Dog Days in Chi

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Remember the polar vortex? That period of a few days back in January when the shift in weather traits actually gave in Chicago a taste of...
Friday, July 19, 2019

R.I.P. Broglio and Pumpsie Green

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A pair of former ballplayers saw their demise in this realm of existence yet the significance of their stories within the baseball world co...
Thursday, July 18, 2019

One-time ‘South Works’ steel mill could remain a ridiculously-large lot

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The one-time site of the U.S. Steel plant on the South Side, known as South Works, has sat vacant for decades, and there have been so many b...
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

EXTRA: ¿La segunda guerra civil?

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It shouldn’t be a shock – our society’s demographics are changing, and some people are determined to ensure that nothing changes. Let...