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posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 8:04 am

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Congrats to Chatham Glenwood grad Nick Maton on his first major league hit last night with the Phillies.

Comment by Birds on the Bat Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 8:14 am
Happy 420 day.

Comment by very old soil Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 8:23 am
Can the Governor and Mayor explain to Chicago Sports fans why the Blackhawks are one of only two US cities (San Jose) to not allow in person, reduced capacity attendance?

Comment by Lucky Pierre Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 8:26 am
The Daily Herald is reporting that 5 out of 9 recent Covid-19 outbreaks in the suburbs involved sports. From the article:

“Additionally, some athletes are playing while symptomatic and not getting tested for fear of missing playing time or quarantine.”

Comment by Pundent Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 8:49 am
Thinking sunshine and warm temps today. It’s going to be okay. Spring always comes.

Comment by Dog Lover Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 9:06 am
Roses are wrapped and covered anything that could be brought inside has been. Projected low tonight 27, hoping that is early morning temp that will quickly increase after dawn.

Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 9:23 am
Got my second Pfizer dose this morning. So far, so good. Should be fully immune by Cinco de Mayo.

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 9:32 am
Did Rich cover this? Find it fascinating that the state’s tax revenue from legal pot sales now outpaces alcohol sales…

==From January to March, Illinois generated about $86,537,000 in adult-use marijuana tax revenue, compared to $72,281,000 from liquor sales.==

The state’s state’s largest “cash” crop?

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/illinois-gets-more-tax-revenue-from-marijuana-than-alcohol-state-says/

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 10:16 am
Will the “hard freeze” kill dandelions? Asking for a friend of course…

Comment by Behind the Scenes Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 10:32 am
Alcohol is taxed at a “slightly” lower rate … you’d think they had effective lobbyists /s

Comment by Anyone Remember Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 10:32 am
Happy 4/20 Day, and remember……it’s still ILLEGAL under Federal law! — Signed, Federal agencies.
Ah, snow in April……wait a minute…..but it’s melting once it hits so far in the South Burbs of Chicago.
Any baseball games being called on account of snow today?

Comment by thisjustinagain Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 11:13 am
===Can the Governor and Mayor explain to Chicago Sports fans why the Blackhawks are one of only two US cities (San Jose) to not allow in person, reduced capacity attendance?===

Lori must have read your post

https://wgntv.com/sports/mayor-lightfoot-expects-bulls-blackhawks-fans-back-at-the-united-center-this-season/

Comment by Stu Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 11:51 am
Ha the Mayor and I actually agree in two major issues today!

My day is going well so far, hope everyone else’s is too

Comment by Lucky Pierre Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 11:58 am
Happy 4/20 Day, from your friends at Federal law enforcement agencies, reminding you it’s still illegal under Federal laws, so hope Joe doesn’t decided to start enforcing it like he does with his staff.

Snow in April, but it’s melting on the ground just outside Chicago in the South Suburbs.

Comment by thisjustinagain Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 12:57 pm
Happy 4/20…if you can avoid the snow…as well as those who seek to rain on our parade… vindictively.

Comment by Dotnonymous Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 1:26 pm
ah memories of 4/20 at Ben & Jerry’s and the year they did the soft waffle cone served taco style with your choice of ice cream. Good times. this year on line they have a nice commentary on legalization and the ACLU.

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Apr 20, 21 @ 2:37 pm