As Michigan legalizes marijuana, the race is on with Illinois for 1st commercial sales in Midwest
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When Michigan legalizes possession of marijuana Thursday, the drug will join craft beers, perfect summers and the Upper Peninsula as tourist attractions for out-of-staters.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Mitch Trubisky says he’s ‘really close’ to 100 percent, expects to play Sunday against Rams
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky stepped to the microphone Wednesday afternoon at Halas Hall and flashed a wide grin when a reporter welcomed him back to his weekly news conference.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Humility and civility: More pols, please, like George H.W. Bush
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
There was once a private school that graded students on the usual academic subjects, plus a fuzzy category related to decorum: “Claims no more than his fair share of time and attention.” Modesty and deference are still enviable traits, but imagine enforcing such behaviors in the age of social media. Where would Twitter and Facebook be without boasts and rants? Our current president would be rendered mute.
Here’s a link to the editorial at the Southern Illinoisan.
Novsek brings 31 years of experience back to Salukis
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE — In his 31st Division I season, former Saluki forward Doug Novsek still believes college kids want the same things they did when he played in the late 1980s.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Salukis hold on for 61-56 win over Saint Louis
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE — Thik Bol didn’t practice Monday because of his sore knee, but the senior forward gave SIU men’s basketball coach Barry Hinson a pretty good indication he was up for something big before Wednesday’s game against Saint Louis.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Jackpot: Cardinals deal for MVP-caliber slugger Goldschmidt from Arizona
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
On one of his first days calling the shots for the Arizona Diamondbacks, former general manager Dave Stewart, who earned a reputation as a steely-eyed, no-nonsense starting pitcher, beamed as he talked about the first baseman he inherited. Stewart described how every morning he could wake up and “know the sun is brighter because Paul Goldschmidt is on my team.”
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Goldy Rush: Cardinals deal for slugger Goldschmidt, send Weaver, Kelly to Arizona
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
After several years of searching and searching for the surefire superstar middle-order hitter that would bring muscle to the lineup and re-energize the buzz around their ballpark, the Cardinals acquired him Wednesday in perennial MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Retailers wary of Pritzker’s promise to increase statewide minimum wage
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker this week announced his Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee, which features members of the labor and business communities. One member, the president of an Illinois business group, is asking state policymakers to consider the full effects of a proposed raise to the state’s minimum wage.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
George H.W. Bush returns to Houston church he spent 50 years worshipping for final goodbye
December 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON — The spiritual home for the past half century to George H.W. and Barbara Bush began its final goodbye Wednesday as the 41st president’s body was carried inside with echoes of Hail to Chief still ringing in the air.
Here’s a link to the story at USA Today.
