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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 8:52 am

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great sun times story today about Aaron Rogers reaction after running for a 6 year touchdown yesterday at Soldier Field. Basically, he said he owns the Bears (it was a little more colorful). classic.

Comment by moving forward Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:05 am
anyone else notice Alexi’s “congrats Sky” championship tweet only listed the male owners by name and didn’t celebrate any of the actual players? did that just read weird to me?

Comment by Humboldt Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:10 am
The Chicago Bears, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aaron Rodgers Inc.

Comment by Captain Obvious Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:14 am
We had 2000 people come through the building I worked for Open House Chicago yesterday.

Comment by Cheryl44 Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:15 am
In the public dispute about the Bears’ ownership, it’s telling that there’s been no denial — or even a comment — from the McCaskeys.

Comment by Keyrock Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:21 am
wow, that Sky comeback was amazing. thought they were down and back to Phoenix. You could see the will on Candace Parker’s face, she did not get down, she pulled them up. Fantastic passing by Vandersloot, some clutch buckets, really exciting game. Fun listening to Copper accepting her MVP and getting bleeped. what a playoff run.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:22 am
Bears fans, you can get mad at Rodgers, but you can’t call him a liar.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:25 am
Springfield’s tv channel 20 used “recorded earlier” for its newscast last night and this morning. I know it’s pretty boring in central Illinois, surely there was a chili cook off, cat stuck in a tree etc to report on.

Comment by BTO2 Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:26 am
@Humboldt, guess he’s not following the team since he did not name the women playing. Alexi is following the money. so not shocking.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:29 am
Yesterday started off bad in sports world with the Bears’ typical loss to the Packers but ended on the highest note. Congrats to the Chicago Sky for winning the WNBA title and a great comeback victory.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:31 am
Looks like channel 20 owner Sinclair Brodcasting was hit with ransomeware issue.

Comment by BTO2 Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:39 am
Amalia, that’s what made it weirder! he appeared to be at the game with his daughters (posted a photo). It was an exciting comeback, you’d think the very specific players you mentioned would be top of mind in that moment.

Anyway, I’ve spent too much time thinking about this.

Comment by Humboldt Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:39 am
Mayor Lightfoot was pictured not wearing her mask indoors at the Sky game.

Comment by Pardon Joe Kotlarz Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 9:46 am
Yup, Sinclair hit by ransomware. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-tv-station-operator-sinclair-hit-by-ransomware-attack-2021-10-18/

Comment by bkhartbnjo Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 10:12 am
@Cheryl44 -

Where did you volunteer? I didn’t this year, as the place where I usually work decided to sit this one out.

We went to sites ranging from Beverly to Rogers Park, Englewood, Back of the Yards, Ukrainian Village, and Bronzeville. Had a fabulous time, and it was nice that the weather co-operated.

Comment by JoanP Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 10:25 am
@Humboldt, wait what? he was at the game? looking for the owners?

Comment by Amalia Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 11:18 am
JoanP: 110 N Wacker. This was their first year. It’s just north of the opera house, which I’ve done before but they didn’t do it because the Joffrey did matinees this weekend. It’s a great building. They had the top floor (55) open because it hasn’t been rented yet and is all raw space and giant windows.

Comment by Cheryl 44 Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 11:40 am
Thanks for reminding us of Sully’s sage advice as we approach Veto Session.

Comment by Roller coaster Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 11:56 am
A few weeks ago, staff at my school rallied (during school hours) to protest COVID testing.
One of the protesters has since resigned.
Really owned the libs on that one.

Comment by Proud Papa Bear Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 3:22 pm
What’s up with the Sun Times website? Keep getting “504 Gateway Time-out” message.

Comment by Anyone Remember Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 3:51 pm
==Springfield’s tv channel 20 used “recorded earlier” for its newscast last night and this morning. I know it’s pretty boring in central Illinois, surely there was a chili cook off, cat stuck in a tree etc to report on.==

Meanwhile, at Channel 20’s buddies at the SJ-R, late prewritten “news” at least 2 days after it happened and was first reported on Capitol Fax or other sources is not a “bug” or a “ransomware attack,” it’s a feature. And you pay rip off prices for it.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Oct 18, 21 @ 5:37 pm