Draft starts tonight for the NHL, with the Hawks picking 2nd and 18th overall tonight. A lot of hope for the future, with most thinking that Chicago will take either the Russian forward Demidov or the Michigan State defenseman Levshunov. Most seem to want Demidov to provide Bedard a scoring partner, but a consensus top D-man in the guise of Levshunov is darn attractive, too.
Keepin’ it Illinois-specific, may last night send a message to Dick Durbin, Danny Davis, and Jan Schawkowsky that it is time to get off the public stage.
Spent last weekend at a family reunion with one branch of Mrs RNUG’s family. Doing it again this weekend with another,most distant, branch of her family.
NPR Illinois had an interesting story about the post WW II Lustron all steel homes. There was an Illinois tie-in to those homes as the company founder, Carl Strandlund, had ties to Chicago. And quite a few of the surviving homes were built in the suburban Chicago area.
@TJ - I’ve come around to wanting them to pick Levshunov. I think he stays at MSU for another year, and that will help the Hawks eventually stack these contracts. I think the 18 pick is as intriguing as the 2 pick will be.
I’m a hopeful Hawks fan, but watching the Stanley Cup playoffs its also very evident just how far they have to come to even be in the playoff picture.
From the Morning Briefing==‘We should have a sense of urgency’ as farm drainage tile drives nutrient pollution.==
I have lived for decades surrounding by farm fields on a property that has been here for well over 100 years. A new farmer came in bulldozed and retiled everything a few years ago. We have seen an alarming drop in biodiversity around us as the vernal wetlands on our property are gone too. It’s heartbreaking.
- Give Us Barabbas - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 10:25 am:
There’s at least one Lustron home in Springfield, Ir maybe Jerome; I remember seeing it once while house- hunting.
- Mr. Middleground - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 10:47 am:
I read “Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker” in more national publications today than I thought possible. After last night’s performance, I’m not surprised. It will be interesting to see his response over the next few weeks.
Several friends in my area have COVID. Nobody is seriously ill but fairly sick and it is putting a damper on their summer plans. CNN reported today we are in a summer surge.
- Give Us Barabbas - There used to be a total of 5 in Springfield / Southern View. One was destroyed by the 2006 twin tornadoes. Two others were slightly damaged but repaired.
- Give Us Barabbas - Im a bit of an architecture buff. Studied it in college but made a career change. Springfield is also home to 2 of the US Steel homes and many of the Sears Homes.
- Grandson of Man - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 12:16 pm:
Congrats to Connor Bedard for winning rookie of the year, all while missing many games due to injury. His points total was still higher than all the other rookies.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival has opened in Bloomington at the Ewing Cultural Center outdoor theatre. Saw Twelfth Night last night. Great production. Other plays this summer are Macbeth and Sense and Sensibility based on the Jane Austen novel. Performances are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until Aug. 3. illinoisshakes.com
- TJ - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 8:15 am:
Draft starts tonight for the NHL, with the Hawks picking 2nd and 18th overall tonight. A lot of hope for the future, with most thinking that Chicago will take either the Russian forward Demidov or the Michigan State defenseman Levshunov. Most seem to want Demidov to provide Bedard a scoring partner, but a consensus top D-man in the guise of Levshunov is darn attractive, too.
- hisgirlfriday - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 8:37 am:
Keepin’ it Illinois-specific, may last night send a message to Dick Durbin, Danny Davis, and Jan Schawkowsky that it is time to get off the public stage.
- Techie - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 8:53 am:
After last night, I have to wonder if Pritzker’s focus might be shifting a bit wider than Illinois politics.
- RNUG - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 8:53 am:
Spent last weekend at a family reunion with one branch of Mrs RNUG’s family. Doing it again this weekend with another,most distant, branch of her family.
- RNUG - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 9:05 am:
NPR Illinois had an interesting story about the post WW II Lustron all steel homes. There was an Illinois tie-in to those homes as the company founder, Carl Strandlund, had ties to Chicago. And quite a few of the surviving homes were built in the suburban Chicago area.
- Cool Papa Bell - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 9:11 am:
@TJ - I’ve come around to wanting them to pick Levshunov. I think he stays at MSU for another year, and that will help the Hawks eventually stack these contracts. I think the 18 pick is as intriguing as the 2 pick will be.
I’m a hopeful Hawks fan, but watching the Stanley Cup playoffs its also very evident just how far they have to come to even be in the playoff picture.
- Amalia - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 9:19 am:
bit of rain this morning. another no watering day I believe. Sox beat Sale. what a game.
- Sangamo Girl - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 9:25 am:
From the Morning Briefing==‘We should have a sense of urgency’ as farm drainage tile drives nutrient pollution.==
I have lived for decades surrounding by farm fields on a property that has been here for well over 100 years. A new farmer came in bulldozed and retiled everything a few years ago. We have seen an alarming drop in biodiversity around us as the vernal wetlands on our property are gone too. It’s heartbreaking.
- Give Us Barabbas - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 10:25 am:
There’s at least one Lustron home in Springfield, Ir maybe Jerome; I remember seeing it once while house- hunting.
- Mr. Middleground - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 10:47 am:
I read “Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker” in more national publications today than I thought possible. After last night’s performance, I’m not surprised. It will be interesting to see his response over the next few weeks.
- Lurker - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 11:32 am:
I have just over 40 workers. Me and one other will be at work Friday, July 5.
- Isabel's Dad - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 11:41 am:
Several friends in my area have COVID. Nobody is seriously ill but fairly sick and it is putting a damper on their summer plans. CNN reported today we are in a summer surge.
- RNUG - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 12:07 pm:
- Give Us Barabbas - There used to be a total of 5 in Springfield / Southern View. One was destroyed by the 2006 twin tornadoes. Two others were slightly damaged but repaired.
- RNUG - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 12:10 pm:
- Give Us Barabbas - Im a bit of an architecture buff. Studied it in college but made a career change. Springfield is also home to 2 of the US Steel homes and many of the Sears Homes.
- Grandson of Man - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 12:16 pm:
Congrats to Connor Bedard for winning rookie of the year, all while missing many games due to injury. His points total was still higher than all the other rookies.
- Nearly Normal - Friday, Jun 28, 24 @ 4:05 pm:
Illinois Shakespeare Festival has opened in Bloomington at the Ewing Cultural Center outdoor theatre. Saw Twelfth Night last night. Great production. Other plays this summer are Macbeth and Sense and Sensibility based on the Jane Austen novel. Performances are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until Aug. 3. illinoisshakes.com