Open thread
Friday, Jul 11, 2025 - Posted by Rich Miller * It’s difficult to describe to people now what it was like to listen to Wilco’s intentionally and delightfully stripped-down A.M. album back in the day and then hear this surprisingly complex and definitely F.M. tune at the end. “Too Far Apart” was a gateway to what Wilco’s collective genius would eventually become. Get some good speakers and turn it up… Is it really punk rock, like the party line? Darned near transcendent. * What’s happening in your neck of the woods?
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- 32nd Ward Roscoe Village - Friday, Jul 11, 25 @ 9:21 am:
I remember fondly Wilco’s headline performance at the 2012 Hideout Block Party, attending the whole day with my older son (age 13) for his first real concert.
- Profanity Deleted - Friday, Jul 11, 25 @ 10:01 am:
Former utility infielder Lee Elia, who played for both the White Sox and the Cubs, has passed. He is better remembered for a post-game tirade during his tenure as the Cubs manager. You can take that right downtown and print it.
- Westender - Friday, Jul 11, 25 @ 10:09 am:
When the ILSOS announced the winner of the flag contest as being the existing flag, there was still a caveat that the decision was to be presented to the GA and they would vote on whether to keep the existing flag or adopt a new one. Did this ever happen? I have looked multiple times and do no see that it was approved? If it has not been done does anyone know the process moving forward?
- BE - Friday, Jul 11, 25 @ 11:08 am:
Made it through donating platelets at ImpactLife today and just thinking how proud I am of people in Illinois who give to help others.
- NewToSpringfield - Friday, Jul 11, 25 @ 11:28 am:
Did ilga.gov just turn grey for anyone else?
- Irma Gerd - Friday, Jul 11, 25 @ 2:09 pm:
Absolutely the best Wilco album IMHO - there’s not a single ’skipper’ on this album.