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Comment by DuPage Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:51 pm
No Reservations or Parts Unknown??
Comment by L.A. Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:53 pm
That hockey game sure was entertaining last night. I was glad to see the Capitals win.
Comment by FormerRepublican Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:53 pm
It looks like Mayoral Challengers are on board to help Pat Quinn’s referendum - Willie Wilson & Paul Vallas both said they want to help get signatures.
Comment by Grand Avenue Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:53 pm
Favorite Parts Unknown episode? (I’m more Parts Unknown, if you can’t tell). I would vote for either the show where he tried to out-Vodka the Russian or the episode in France with all of the famous French chefs.
Comment by L.A. Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:54 pm
Curious,
What kind of salary is Dunkin drawing at the MWRD?
Comment by The Woods Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:55 pm
Suggested QOTD: What else might “MWRD” stand for? Snark heavily encouraged
Comment by Linus Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:58 pm
@ The Woods, I believe it’s $70k a year.
Comment by Perrid Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:58 pm
RIP Tony Bourdain. Never know what demons someone is dealing with, and he certainly had many in his past. When a guy who from outward appearances is living life to the fullest goes like that, what chance do the rest of us have?
Favorite episode was from No Reservations where he went to Romania with his Russian friend Zamir.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:58 pm
Favorite Illinois summer thing to do…
I’m heading back to Galena for an event in a couple weeks and being there, one of my favorite places to visit and spend time.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:59 pm
Whatever happened to Oscar pics? You have a dog. You have a camera. You’ve always got something.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 2:59 pm
World Cup starting next week - USA did not qualify
Comment by Grand Avenue Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:03 pm
Parts Unknown. the Scotland hunting and the chef in france who was taught by a woman in the 1940s.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:04 pm
Buddy Guy has a new album coming out a week from today.
https://www.jambase.com/article/buddy-guy-announces-new-album-blues-alive-well
Comment by Saluki Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:04 pm
47th Ward beat me to it…..pics of Oscar always a winner
Comment by oneholeoff Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:06 pm
Jason Heyward was hitting .139 vs. lefties this year when he got his walk-off granny the other night vs. lefty Morgan of the Phils.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:11 pm
Really want to check out “Hereditary” this weekend…supposed to be the scariest movie in years.
Comment by Lunchbox Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:13 pm
Do the Bears make the playoffs this year?
Comment by ste_with a v_en Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:16 pm
=What kind of salary is Dunkin drawing at the MWRD?=
70K
Comment by Because I said so.... Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:17 pm
I think you should just repost 47th Ward’s comment from the other day. We all need some laughter this week.
Comment by view from the cheap seats Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:19 pm
Summer in Illinois - Have to do Grafton,drive the river scenic highway, do some boating and make some stops with the tourists and the locals.
Comment by Ben Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:22 pm
Hey JB
Comment by OneMan Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:23 pm
I agree with FormerRepublican: it’s good that DC has something to celebrate. Vegas can wait. But some of those Stanley Cup Finals games sure were wonderfully played by both teams.
Comment by Yooper in Diaspora Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:24 pm
The trailer for the new “Halloween” movie dropped today. Yes please.
Comment by Exclamation Point Deleted Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:24 pm
“No, My Space” just arrived in my mailbox, but I’m pretty sure it will need a second edition by next year…
Comment by NIU Grad Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:28 pm
Oh, yeah, World Cup. Will England fall early? Will Iceland go on a roll like in that Euro contest? Do Ronaldo’s countryman dislike him like the Real Madrid players do? Can I survive the coverage time difference?
Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:29 pm
Favorite bourdain episode–a meal at el bulli, w chef ferran adria. And any time w eric ripert
Comment by Langhorne Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:31 pm
Business Insider website reporting that EU is slapping tariffs of just under $200 mil worth of IL exports. No hard numbers for IL products subject to tariffs last week by Canada and Mexico, but probably substantial. China reduced purchase of soybeans by 134,000 tons last month. Looking forward to watching Davis, Roskam, Maisch, Rauner, etc dodge questions about glorious leader for rest of the year
Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:32 pm
If you have never been, hike around the grounds and trails at Allerton Park in Monticello. They have great concerts and other events throughout the summer. It is an amazing place,
Comment by Seymourki Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:35 pm
–Oh, yeah, World Cup. Will England fall early? Will Iceland go on a roll like in that Euro contest?–
I have peeps in Iceland. About 10% of the population, 35,000, traveled to France for Euro 2016.
When they beat England, the old volcano just about blew again.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:36 pm
Favorite Episode: Charleston with Bill Murray.
I really liked that show.
Feel sorry for his family and friends.
Comment by Back to the Future Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:38 pm
Labor Board meeting Tuesday. Any chance we catch a lucky break or do we really have to wait until at least January when we probably have a new governor?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:39 pm
==World Cup starting next week - USA did not qualify==
Due to the cajoling of a close personal friend, will be cheering for Peru. Last team to get in, longest of long shots. Probably global equivalent of rooting for the Cleveland Browns. I blame Bruce Arena for this situation.
Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:42 pm
Just opened property tax bill, went up .25%
Comment by Rabid Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:44 pm
Any Parts Unknown episode in Asia or his episode in Libya. I am surprised by how emotionally I am reacting to his passing.
Comment by Montrose Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:46 pm
Northsiders on their way to a 36-24 record by end of the day (thru 6).
Comment by Anon Downstate Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:49 pm
RIP Anthony Bourdain, who had great TV episodes of sharing food around the world, and the intimacy and love of the table. Don’t know his circumstances, but severe depression is horrible and irrational. I remember Brad Delp of the band Boston, thinking how could someone with so much do the unthinkable. There is no sense or reason for such an illness/condition. I hope people seek the help and support they need, including medical treatment.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 3:50 pm
“”I have peeps in Iceland.”"
Ancestors. Ever read the sagas? If I lose, I am going to find a cave up there, and disappear.
Comment by walker Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 4:03 pm
yes Langhorne. Any episode with Eric Ripert.
Comment by L.A. Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 4:03 pm
Ran off today to do the annual IL RT-66 Association Motor Tour. It’s hot in Edwardsville.
Comment by RNUG Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 4:05 pm
Saw Paul Simon Wednesday. For all who commented on Anthony Bourdain, I offer up the song “Richard Cory”
Comment by a drop in Friday, Jun 8, 18 @ 4:06 pm