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posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:36 am

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Illinois’ best college basketball program, the Loyola Ramblers, has moved from the Missouri Valley Conference (The Valley) to the Atlantic 10 Conference (A10).

Bad news for The Valley, but probably better news for Loyola as the A10 might have multiple teams make the tourney and year after year The Valley seemingly gets lesser respect with fewer opportunities outside the conference champs.

It had been fun seeing the Illinois schools play each other in conference play, and losing Loyola will be tough, but good on them.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:45 am
Just patiently waiting for a decision in Wisconsin. I have served on a jury and I know these deliberations can be tedious.

Comment by just hanging on Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:51 am
More folks on the train this morning, found out from a pal that closer to the ‘front’ where he sits, it is now often 2 people to a seat. Also noticing more folks leaving their noses uncovered with the masks.

As an added bonus Metra eliminated 6 or 8 trains a day (early morning, late night) in order to help with the supply chain issues.

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:52 am
@Oswego Willy

Thanks for the heads up about that Willy, didn’t see that this morning. I’m happy for the Ramblers but I agree that having so many Illinois schools together made watching conference games, especially since Bradley and Loyola faced off for the crown so many times.

Personally I’m a advocate for Loyola Marymount, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, and Loyola University New Orleans to be in the same conference. Whoever wins is the real Loyola for the year.

Comment by TheRambler Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 8:59 am
Two big upsets in college bball last night. Like college ball way more than pros at least until the playoffs come.

Comment by Frank talks Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:07 am
Tough beat for Bishop Paprocki yesterday - he lost a USCCB election for chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development 125-116. I wonder if this defeat will lead him to reconsidering his tactics? j/k

Comment by vern Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:10 am
Old Fritzy better raise some serious coin…Kari will be a tough candidate to beat. She picked up some nice endorsements last night

Comment by 10th Ward Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:10 am
People who won’t wear their masks correctly should be ticketed, removed from any public transit and banned from using it.

Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:12 am
=Like college ball way more than pros at least until the playoffs come.=

I used to feel that way, until I watch allegedly good college teams go minutes on end with out a field goal.

Make sure you watch the Bulls this year; very entertaining, score lots of points, flashy fun players. Glad a pro basketball team is back in the state of Illinois

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:14 am
- TheRambler -

“The Loyola Round-Robin” holiday tournament at the United Center, maybe?

Actually any of those towns that have a Loyola could make it a fun thing.

The poaching of The Valley has been tough to watch, heck, Loyola filled a hole from another school leaving. Hopefully it works out for both sides here, Loyola will have a better path going forward, that’s for sure.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:16 am
Piquing interest in whether the “dark money” bill will reduce overall contributions or illuminate the darkness of the money a bit more. I foresee an increase in PACs and some really jagged connections of where the money is coming from. New rules don’t always beget compliance, rather increases workload for those who never intend to comply.

Comment by CuriousCentrist Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:17 am
I really enjoyed the few years Loyola was in the Missouri Valley before Wichita State left (I have been a Wheat Shockers since before I was born). I would take my sons to see the WSU-Loyola game in Loyola’s great small stadium every year. Good luck to them!

Comment by 32nd Ward Roscoe Village Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:18 am
Just heard that those on social security will get a 6% increase this year. Wow!

Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:23 am
Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.

Comment by Shibboleth Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:24 am
===Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.=== Wait till you see how much it costs to attend. Yikes.

Comment by Team America Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:25 am
Sorry to see Loyola leave the Valley.
The Loyola/Bradley games were always good to see. Lot’s of Bradley and Loyola graduates are going to be disappointed.

Comment by Back to the Future Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:29 am
Gas up $1.50 gallon and beef up 20%

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:31 am
===Also noticing more folks leaving their noses uncovered with the masks.===

I’ve noticed this as well at work, shopping, etc. What gives? Is it some sort of cowardly protest?

Comment by Leslie K Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:31 am
@Oswego Willy

Heck if Loyola University of Congo and Loyola Andalucia (which fun fact it does a student exchange with Loyola Chicago) had teams we could get a 6 team tournament going.

All eyes are on Coach Valentine for sure, so far so good. They had a good close game against Florida Gulf Coast University but the real test I think will be Michigan State the day before thanksgiving.

Comment by TheRambler Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:37 am
Cheryl44,

I think a probation time is needed. Maybe the first offense you get a personal demonstration from someone who has been trained by a good science teacher on why you need to wear your mask this way and how to do so. I think a lot of people just don’t know.

And posters in the train showing proper usage.

Comment by cermak_rd Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:38 am
In the wilds of Facebook, I see so many people cheering for Rittenhouse. If you honestly believe he acted in self-defense, I can see maybe having some sympathy for him, or maybe sorrow. But cheering for him? It almost feels like fans of a football team cheering for one of their players when he makes a big hit on the opposing quarterback, and it’s ruled a legal hit. Is that what we’ve come to? Cheering when one of your guys scores a lethal-but-legal hit on an opponent?

Comment by Southern Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:50 am
I got on a mask-optional Brown line train this morning.

I hate selfish people.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:50 am
@10th ward, whose endorsements did she get? Alexi running true to form, Republican Trump loving Chi Alderman on his endorsement list. why?

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 9:52 am
=Discovering the high costs of applying to Law School.=

You don’t need to go to law school to take the bar in every state:

https://jdadvising.com/can-i-take-the-california-bar-exam-without-law-school/

and

https://www.lawyeredu.org/bar-exam-without-law-school.html

Comment by Tiny Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:03 am
That was me.

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:04 am
@Amalia
but Norwood Park and 38th Ward Democrats announced at about 10:30 p.m. that they’re endorsing Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois secretary of state, Tom Dart for another term as Cook County sheriff and Kari Steele for Cook County assessor — a surprise given she’s a South Sider competing against incumbent Fritz Kaegi. Official slating is Dec. 13 and 14.

Comment by 10th Ward Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:27 am
This Rittenhouse trial is bugging me a bit. I find the protesting by both/either sides to be a bit disturbing. We expect Justice to be fair but we protest outcomes we dislike. It’s hard not to see that as attempting to sway the Jury whose job is to impartiality judge the evidence and arguments not attempt to prevent civil unrest. It’s impossible to stop and we shouldn’t infringe on people’s 1st amendment right to speak but I find it concerning.

Comment by Mason born Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:27 am
== Just heard that those on social security will get a 6% increase this year. Wow! ==

And the Medicare increase will eat up most or all of the SS increase.

Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:29 am
Let’s hope for great seasons for ALL the Loyolas

:)

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:29 am
=Just heard that those on social security will get a 6% increase this year. Wow!=

Don’t get too happy:

The standard monthly Medicare premium will rise to $170.10 in 2022, up 14.5% from $148.50 this year.

You can thank the FDA for approving a questionable Alzheimer’s drug: Aduhelm.
Big Pharma wins again.

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:30 am
forgot to credit Shia on that last post it was in her morning email

Comment by 10th Ward Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:35 am
— Is it some sort of cowardly protest? -

No, it’s common sense. If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.

Comment by Bootsie the Cat Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:46 am
=== No, it’s common sense.===

You’d have a surgeon perform without a mask?

I mean, common sense…

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:48 am
Well, a surgeon is working over an open wound, I kinda doubt that’s happening on the train. But I have seen that ridiculous comparison before.

Comment by Bootsie the Cat Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:50 am
=== a surgeon is ===

… stopping the transmitting of germs.

That’s what a surgeon is doing.

So those masks don’t work in a surgery?

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 10:52 am
A surgeon is doing nothing of the sort, they are preventing the contamination of the sterile field in the OR by preventing droplets from mouth/nose to wound. Bacteria, not viruses.

Comment by Bootsie the Cat Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:00 am
=== A surgeon is doing nothing of the sort===

Please go back to Facebook, your ignorance here might be contagious.

Masks work.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:01 am
===preventing the contamination===

Asymptomatics prevent contamination by masks.

Good luck.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:04 am
Just take the L and admit you waded into a field you know nothing about.

Comment by Bootsie the Cat Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:05 am
=== Just take===

… a surgery without a mask, LOL

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:07 am
Just sat down to a plate full of 17th street ribs.

Comment by Blue Dog Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:11 am
“If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.”

My physician says one thing, but someone named Bootsie the Cat says otherwise — so very difficult to determine which one most likely knows what they’re talking about.

– MrJM

Comment by MisterJayEm Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:15 am
State retirees are getting the same 3% raise this year as usual. Some years you win, some years you lose, over 20 years it’s about even.

Comment by Trying to be Rational Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:17 am
Perhaps Bishop Paprocki’s role should concentrate on identifying and removing the pedophile priests lurking throughout the Catholic Church.

A Committee on Domestic Justice…really.

Comment by Rudy’s teeth Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:21 am
The FDA has been corrupted since at least the 1970s when Statin drugs were approved for use. They have repeatedly ignored Petitions by doctors and scientists they are suppose to acknowledge within a time frame. RIP Dr. Kumerow (UIUC) who actually had to sue the FDA to remove transfats from they American diet. It was a 15 year process just to remove a poison from our diet. This finally occurred in July 2018. Of course the European
Union and and other countries had no problem doing this years early. We have the best government money can buy. If you know someone who died of a stroke or heart attack I imagine you can at least partially blame the trans fat industry. I am looking forward to the ten year studies in 2030 which will estimate the lives saved.

Question authority.

Comment by Al Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:27 am
- Al -

Further down the dial is where conspiracy theories are welcome.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:28 am
Regarding masks on trains…A mask can be very protective when one is riding the Red Line.

In case of a stabbing, a mask can work like a bandaid and stop the bleeding. Masks are good.

Comment by Rudy’s teeth Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:36 am
These days I’m doing my best to just ignore most of the news.

As part of that, I just brought home another toy for my car collection. And for those of you who know what I have, it’s a wagon version of the others.

Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:39 am
- Al -

I’ve moved on from you. Like my in-law uncle, after I accidentally seemingly feed his ridiculousness, I ignore him in hopes he goes on to annoy another.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 11:52 am
thanks 10th ward. was wondering if it was more. so she got a ward and a township up North? also, get the popcorn….OW, banned punctuation.

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 12:11 pm
=If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.=

Um. No.
You’ve heard of breakthrough infections?
How about virulent mutations being caused by out-of-control transmission?

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 12:23 pm
Congratulations to Manny Diaz on his ascension within the Chuy organization. Manny is always a great and kind person to chat with and is quite the subtle powerhouse. He’s been around for some time and has been a great asset to Ortiz. One of the hardest working, sharpest guys in that organization.

Comment by Jon Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 12:54 pm
=If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.=

As others have already pointed out, this is not true. Also, we were discussing the people not covering their noses. Either wear one or don’t. Don’t pretend to wear one but not. Then again, wear one. Properly. For the people around you.

Comment by Leslie K Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 1:17 pm
FYI. Ribs, with original sauce, the best in the world at 17th street.

Comment by Blue Dog Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 1:48 pm
RNUG I assume you saw HS passed away. Great guy. Was around when the Personnel Code was instituted.

Comment by Original Rambler Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 2:25 pm
- Original Rambler - I have an interesting story about the Personal Code … many years ago my mom had what was supposed to be a review / upgrade / promotion go sideways and end up as a downgrade. She asked me what she should do. I advised her to fight it and hire an expert on the code. Guess who she found? Needless to say, they won the case and she got the upgrade.

Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 3:18 pm
“If you are vaxxed then a mask is not necessary.”

What don’t you understand about breakthrough cases or the delta variant?

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 3:25 pm
“by preventing droplets from mouth/nose to wound. Bacteria, not viruses”

It is obvious that you don’t know what is coming out of the holes in your head.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 3:30 pm
To: Law School?? Might want to read this blog and the related ones…
https://thelawschoolscam.com/

Comment by thisjustinagain Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 4:16 pm
RNUG - great choice on her part. HS would cringe at the way the Shakman attorneys and OEIG have intervened in State personnel administration these days.

Comment by Original Rambler Wednesday, Nov 17, 21 @ 4:32 pm