Illinois’ best college basketball program, the Loyola Ramblers, has moved from the Missouri Valley Conference (The Valley) to the Atlantic 10 Conference (A10).
Bad news for The Valley, but probably better news for Loyola as the A10 might have multiple teams make the tourney and year after year The Valley seemingly gets lesser respect with fewer opportunities outside the conference champs.
It had been fun seeing the Illinois schools play each other in conference play, and losing Loyola will be tough, but good on them.
- just hanging on - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:51 am:
Just patiently waiting for a decision in Wisconsin. I have served on a jury and I know these deliberations can be tedious.
More folks on the train this morning, found out from a pal that closer to the ‘front’ where he sits, it is now often 2 people to a seat. Also noticing more folks leaving their noses uncovered with the masks.
As an added bonus Metra eliminated 6 or 8 trains a day (early morning, late night) in order to help with the supply chain issues.
Thanks for the heads up about that Willy, didn’t see that this morning. I’m happy for the Ramblers but I agree that having so many Illinois schools together made watching conference games, especially since Bradley and Loyola faced off for the crown so many times.
Personally I’m a advocate for Loyola Marymount, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, and Loyola University New Orleans to be in the same conference. Whoever wins is the real Loyola for the year.
Tough beat for Bishop Paprocki yesterday - he lost a USCCB election for chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development 125-116. I wonder if this defeat will lead him to reconsidering his tactics? j/k
People who won’t wear their masks correctly should be ticketed, removed from any public transit and banned from using it.
- Cool Papa Bell - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:14 am:
=Like college ball way more than pros at least until the playoffs come.=
I used to feel that way, until I watch allegedly good college teams go minutes on end with out a field goal.
Make sure you watch the Bulls this year; very entertaining, score lots of points, flashy fun players. Glad a pro basketball team is back in the state of Illinois
“The Loyola Round-Robin” holiday tournament at the United Center, maybe?
Actually any of those towns that have a Loyola could make it a fun thing.
The poaching of The Valley has been tough to watch, heck, Loyola filled a hole from another school leaving. Hopefully it works out for both sides here, Loyola will have a better path going forward, that’s for sure.
- CuriousCentrist - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:17 am:
Piquing interest in whether the “dark money” bill will reduce overall contributions or illuminate the darkness of the money a bit more. I foresee an increase in PACs and some really jagged connections of where the money is coming from. New rules don’t always beget compliance, rather increases workload for those who never intend to comply.
- 32nd Ward Roscoe Village - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:18 am:
I really enjoyed the few years Loyola was in the Missouri Valley before Wichita State left (I have been a Wheat Shockers since before I was born). I would take my sons to see the WSU-Loyola game in Loyola’s great small stadium every year. Good luck to them!
===Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.=== Wait till you see how much it costs to attend. Yikes.
- Back to the Future - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:29 am:
Sorry to see Loyola leave the Valley.
The Loyola/Bradley games were always good to see. Lot’s of Bradley and Loyola graduates are going to be disappointed.
Heck if Loyola University of Congo and Loyola Andalucia (which fun fact it does a student exchange with Loyola Chicago) had teams we could get a 6 team tournament going.
All eyes are on Coach Valentine for sure, so far so good. They had a good close game against Florida Gulf Coast University but the real test I think will be Michigan State the day before thanksgiving.
I think a probation time is needed. Maybe the first offense you get a personal demonstration from someone who has been trained by a good science teacher on why you need to wear your mask this way and how to do so. I think a lot of people just don’t know.
In the wilds of Facebook, I see so many people cheering for Rittenhouse. If you honestly believe he acted in self-defense, I can see maybe having some sympathy for him, or maybe sorrow. But cheering for him? It almost feels like fans of a football team cheering for one of their players when he makes a big hit on the opposing quarterback, and it’s ruled a legal hit. Is that what we’ve come to? Cheering when one of your guys scores a lethal-but-legal hit on an opponent?
@Amalia
but Norwood Park and 38th Ward Democrats announced at about 10:30 p.m. that they’re endorsing Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois secretary of state, Tom Dart for another term as Cook County sheriff and Kari Steele for Cook County assessor — a surprise given she’s a South Sider competing against incumbent Fritz Kaegi. Official slating is Dec. 13 and 14.
This Rittenhouse trial is bugging me a bit. I find the protesting by both/either sides to be a bit disturbing. We expect Justice to be fair but we protest outcomes we dislike. It’s hard not to see that as attempting to sway the Jury whose job is to impartiality judge the evidence and arguments not attempt to prevent civil unrest. It’s impossible to stop and we shouldn’t infringe on people’s 1st amendment right to speak but I find it concerning.
- Bootsie the Cat - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:00 am:
A surgeon is doing nothing of the sort, they are preventing the contamination of the sterile field in the OR by preventing droplets from mouth/nose to wound. Bacteria, not viruses.
My physician says one thing, but someone named Bootsie the Cat says otherwise — so very difficult to determine which one most likely knows what they’re talking about.
– MrJM
- Trying to be Rational - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:17 am:
State retirees are getting the same 3% raise this year as usual. Some years you win, some years you lose, over 20 years it’s about even.
The FDA has been corrupted since at least the 1970s when Statin drugs were approved for use. They have repeatedly ignored Petitions by doctors and scientists they are suppose to acknowledge within a time frame. RIP Dr. Kumerow (UIUC) who actually had to sue the FDA to remove transfats from they American diet. It was a 15 year process just to remove a poison from our diet. This finally occurred in July 2018. Of course the European
Union and and other countries had no problem doing this years early. We have the best government money can buy. If you know someone who died of a stroke or heart attack I imagine you can at least partially blame the trans fat industry. I am looking forward to the ten year studies in 2030 which will estimate the lives saved.
I’ve moved on from you. Like my in-law uncle, after I accidentally seemingly feed his ridiculousness, I ignore him in hopes he goes on to annoy another.
Congratulations to Manny Diaz on his ascension within the Chuy organization. Manny is always a great and kind person to chat with and is quite the subtle powerhouse. He’s been around for some time and has been a great asset to Ortiz. One of the hardest working, sharpest guys in that organization.
As others have already pointed out, this is not true. Also, we were discussing the people not covering their noses. Either wear one or don’t. Don’t pretend to wear one but not. Then again, wear one. Properly. For the people around you.
- Original Rambler - I have an interesting story about the Personal Code … many years ago my mom had what was supposed to be a review / upgrade / promotion go sideways and end up as a downgrade. She asked me what she should do. I advised her to fight it and hire an expert on the code. Guess who she found? Needless to say, they won the case and she got the upgrade.
- Original Rambler - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 4:32 pm:
RNUG - great choice on her part. HS would cringe at the way the Shakman attorneys and OEIG have intervened in State personnel administration these days.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:45 am:
Illinois’ best college basketball program, the Loyola Ramblers, has moved from the Missouri Valley Conference (The Valley) to the Atlantic 10 Conference (A10).
Bad news for The Valley, but probably better news for Loyola as the A10 might have multiple teams make the tourney and year after year The Valley seemingly gets lesser respect with fewer opportunities outside the conference champs.
It had been fun seeing the Illinois schools play each other in conference play, and losing Loyola will be tough, but good on them.
- just hanging on - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:51 am:
Just patiently waiting for a decision in Wisconsin. I have served on a jury and I know these deliberations can be tedious.
- OneMan - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:52 am:
More folks on the train this morning, found out from a pal that closer to the ‘front’ where he sits, it is now often 2 people to a seat. Also noticing more folks leaving their noses uncovered with the masks.
As an added bonus Metra eliminated 6 or 8 trains a day (early morning, late night) in order to help with the supply chain issues.
- TheRambler - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:59 am:
@Oswego Willy
Thanks for the heads up about that Willy, didn’t see that this morning. I’m happy for the Ramblers but I agree that having so many Illinois schools together made watching conference games, especially since Bradley and Loyola faced off for the crown so many times.
Personally I’m a advocate for Loyola Marymount, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, and Loyola University New Orleans to be in the same conference. Whoever wins is the real Loyola for the year.
- Frank talks - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:07 am:
Two big upsets in college bball last night. Like college ball way more than pros at least until the playoffs come.
- vern - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:10 am:
Tough beat for Bishop Paprocki yesterday - he lost a USCCB election for chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development 125-116. I wonder if this defeat will lead him to reconsidering his tactics? j/k
- 10th Ward - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:10 am:
Old Fritzy better raise some serious coin…Kari will be a tough candidate to beat. She picked up some nice endorsements last night
- Cheryl44 - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:12 am:
People who won’t wear their masks correctly should be ticketed, removed from any public transit and banned from using it.
- Cool Papa Bell - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:14 am:
=Like college ball way more than pros at least until the playoffs come.=
I used to feel that way, until I watch allegedly good college teams go minutes on end with out a field goal.
Make sure you watch the Bulls this year; very entertaining, score lots of points, flashy fun players. Glad a pro basketball team is back in the state of Illinois
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:16 am:
- TheRambler -
“The Loyola Round-Robin” holiday tournament at the United Center, maybe?
Actually any of those towns that have a Loyola could make it a fun thing.
The poaching of The Valley has been tough to watch, heck, Loyola filled a hole from another school leaving. Hopefully it works out for both sides here, Loyola will have a better path going forward, that’s for sure.
- CuriousCentrist - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:17 am:
Piquing interest in whether the “dark money” bill will reduce overall contributions or illuminate the darkness of the money a bit more. I foresee an increase in PACs and some really jagged connections of where the money is coming from. New rules don’t always beget compliance, rather increases workload for those who never intend to comply.
- 32nd Ward Roscoe Village - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:18 am:
I really enjoyed the few years Loyola was in the Missouri Valley before Wichita State left (I have been a Wheat Shockers since before I was born). I would take my sons to see the WSU-Loyola game in Loyola’s great small stadium every year. Good luck to them!
- JS Mill - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:23 am:
Just heard that those on social security will get a 6% increase this year. Wow!
- Shibboleth - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:24 am:
Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.
- Team America - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:25 am:
===Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.=== Wait till you see how much it costs to attend. Yikes.
- Back to the Future - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:29 am:
Sorry to see Loyola leave the Valley.
The Loyola/Bradley games were always good to see. Lot’s of Bradley and Loyola graduates are going to be disappointed.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:31 am:
Gas up $1.50 gallon and beef up 20%
- Leslie K - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:31 am:
===Also noticing more folks leaving their noses uncovered with the masks.===
I’ve noticed this as well at work, shopping, etc. What gives? Is it some sort of cowardly protest?
- TheRambler - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:37 am:
@Oswego Willy
Heck if Loyola University of Congo and Loyola Andalucia (which fun fact it does a student exchange with Loyola Chicago) had teams we could get a 6 team tournament going.
All eyes are on Coach Valentine for sure, so far so good. They had a good close game against Florida Gulf Coast University but the real test I think will be Michigan State the day before thanksgiving.
- cermak_rd - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:38 am:
Cheryl44,
I think a probation time is needed. Maybe the first offense you get a personal demonstration from someone who has been trained by a good science teacher on why you need to wear your mask this way and how to do so. I think a lot of people just don’t know.
And posters in the train showing proper usage.
- Southern - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:50 am:
In the wilds of Facebook, I see so many people cheering for Rittenhouse. If you honestly believe he acted in self-defense, I can see maybe having some sympathy for him, or maybe sorrow. But cheering for him? It almost feels like fans of a football team cheering for one of their players when he makes a big hit on the opposing quarterback, and it’s ruled a legal hit. Is that what we’ve come to? Cheering when one of your guys scores a lethal-but-legal hit on an opponent?
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:50 am:
I got on a mask-optional Brown line train this morning.
I hate selfish people.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:52 am:
@10th ward, whose endorsements did she get? Alexi running true to form, Republican Trump loving Chi Alderman on his endorsement list. why?
- Tiny - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:03 am:
=Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.=
You don’t need to go to law school to take the bar in every state:
https://jdadvising.com/can-i-take-the-california-bar-exam-without-law-school/
and
https://www.lawyeredu.org/bar-exam-without-law-school.html
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:04 am:
That was me.
- 10th Ward - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:27 am:
@Amalia
but Norwood Park and 38th Ward Democrats announced at about 10:30 p.m. that they’re endorsing Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois secretary of state, Tom Dart for another term as Cook County sheriff and Kari Steele for Cook County assessor — a surprise given she’s a South Sider competing against incumbent Fritz Kaegi. Official slating is Dec. 13 and 14.
- Mason born - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:27 am:
This Rittenhouse trial is bugging me a bit. I find the protesting by both/either sides to be a bit disturbing. We expect Justice to be fair but we protest outcomes we dislike. It’s hard not to see that as attempting to sway the Jury whose job is to impartiality judge the evidence and arguments not attempt to prevent civil unrest. It’s impossible to stop and we shouldn’t infringe on people’s 1st amendment right to speak but I find it concerning.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:29 am:
== Just heard that those on social security will get a 6% increase this year. Wow! ==
And the Medicare increase will eat up most or all of the SS increase.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:29 am:
Let’s hope for great seasons for ALL the Loyolas
:)
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:30 am:
=Just heard that those on social security will get a 6% increase this year. Wow!=
Don’t get too happy:
The standard monthly Medicare premium will rise to $170.10 in 2022, up 14.5% from $148.50 this year.
You can thank the FDA for approving a questionable Alzheimer’s drug: Aduhelm.
Big Pharma wins again.
- 10th Ward - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:35 am:
forgot to credit Shia on that last post it was in her morning email
- Bootsie the Cat - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:46 am:
— Is it some sort of cowardly protest? -
No, it’s common sense. If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:48 am:
=== No, it’s common sense.===
You’d have a surgeon perform without a mask?
I mean, common sense…
- Bootsie the Cat - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:50 am:
Well, a surgeon is working over an open wound, I kinda doubt that’s happening on the train. But I have seen that ridiculous comparison before.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:52 am:
=== a surgeon is ===
… stopping the transmitting of germs.
That’s what a surgeon is doing.
So those masks don’t work in a surgery?
- Bootsie the Cat - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:00 am:
A surgeon is doing nothing of the sort, they are preventing the contamination of the sterile field in the OR by preventing droplets from mouth/nose to wound. Bacteria, not viruses.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:01 am:
=== A surgeon is doing nothing of the sort===
Please go back to Facebook, your ignorance here might be contagious.
Masks work.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:04 am:
===preventing the contamination===
Asymptomatics prevent contamination by masks.
Good luck.
- Bootsie the Cat - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:05 am:
Just take the L and admit you waded into a field you know nothing about.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:07 am:
=== Just take===
… a surgery without a mask, LOL
- Blue Dog - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:11 am:
Just sat down to a plate full of 17th street ribs.
- MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:15 am:
“If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.”
My physician says one thing, but someone named Bootsie the Cat says otherwise — so very difficult to determine which one most likely knows what they’re talking about.
– MrJM
- Trying to be Rational - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:17 am:
State retirees are getting the same 3% raise this year as usual. Some years you win, some years you lose, over 20 years it’s about even.
- Rudy’s teeth - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:21 am:
Perhaps Bishop Paprocki’s role should concentrate on identifying and removing the pedophile priests lurking throughout the Catholic Church.
A Committee on Domestic Justice…really.
- Al - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:27 am:
The FDA has been corrupted since at least the 1970s when Statin drugs were approved for use. They have repeatedly ignored Petitions by doctors and scientists they are suppose to acknowledge within a time frame. RIP Dr. Kumerow (UIUC) who actually had to sue the FDA to remove transfats from they American diet. It was a 15 year process just to remove a poison from our diet. This finally occurred in July 2018. Of course the European
Union and and other countries had no problem doing this years early. We have the best government money can buy. If you know someone who died of a stroke or heart attack I imagine you can at least partially blame the trans fat industry. I am looking forward to the ten year studies in 2030 which will estimate the lives saved.
Question authority.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:28 am:
- Al -
Further down the dial is where conspiracy theories are welcome.
- Rudy’s teeth - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:36 am:
Regarding masks on trains…A mask can be very protective when one is riding the Red Line.
In case of a stabbing, a mask can work like a bandaid and stop the bleeding. Masks are good.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:39 am:
These days I’m doing my best to just ignore most of the news.
As part of that, I just brought home another toy for my car collection. And for those of you who know what I have, it’s a wagon version of the others.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:52 am:
- Al -
I’ve moved on from you. Like my in-law uncle, after I accidentally seemingly feed his ridiculousness, I ignore him in hopes he goes on to annoy another.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 12:11 pm:
thanks 10th ward. was wondering if it was more. so she got a ward and a township up North? also, get the popcorn….OW, banned punctuation.
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 12:23 pm:
=If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.=
Um. No.
You’ve heard of breakthrough infections?
How about virulent mutations being caused by out-of-control transmission?
- Jon - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 12:54 pm:
Congratulations to Manny Diaz on his ascension within the Chuy organization. Manny is always a great and kind person to chat with and is quite the subtle powerhouse. He’s been around for some time and has been a great asset to Ortiz. One of the hardest working, sharpest guys in that organization.
- Leslie K - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 1:17 pm:
=If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.=
As others have already pointed out, this is not true. Also, we were discussing the people not covering their noses. Either wear one or don’t. Don’t pretend to wear one but not. Then again, wear one. Properly. For the people around you.
- Blue Dog - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 1:48 pm:
FYI. Ribs, with original sauce, the best in the world at 17th street.
- Original Rambler - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 2:25 pm:
RNUG I assume you saw HS passed away. Great guy. Was around when the Personnel Code was instituted.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 3:18 pm:
- Original Rambler - I have an interesting story about the Personal Code … many years ago my mom had what was supposed to be a review / upgrade / promotion go sideways and end up as a downgrade. She asked me what she should do. I advised her to fight it and hire an expert on the code. Guess who she found? Needless to say, they won the case and she got the upgrade.
- Huh? - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 3:25 pm:
“If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.”
What don’t you understand about breakthrough cases or the delta variant?
- Huh? - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 3:30 pm:
“by preventing droplets from mouth/nose to wound. Bacteria, not viruses”
It is obvious that you don’t know what is coming out of the holes in your head.
- thisjustinagain - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 4:16 pm:
To: Law School?? Might want to read this blog and the related ones…
https://thelawschoolscam.com/
- Original Rambler - Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 4:32 pm:
RNUG - great choice on her part. HS would cringe at the way the Shakman attorneys and OEIG have intervened in State personnel administration these days.