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posted by Isabel Miller
Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 7:48 am
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Not Illinois-specific, but major news rocking the hockey world that Columbus Blue Jacket (former Calgary Flame) Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a motorist in New Jersey. Sounding like the entire tragedy stemmed from the driver wanting to pass and figuring that the cyclists, who had the right of way, should’ve jumped out his way.
Be aware of cyclists on the road. A driver being impatient and not wanting to wait a few seconds killed two brothers the weekend of their sister’s wedding.
Comment by TJ Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 8:30 am
Around here, it appears the Labor Day weekend started a couple days ago.
Comment by Tequila Mockingbird Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 8:36 am
Colchester, IL annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration is always a fun, small town America event - especially the talent show.
But college football, men’s and women’s soccer begin in earnest too. So little time, so much to do.
Comment by H-W Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 8:39 am
Looking forward to the Chicago Jazz Festival this weekend. NOT looking forward to Bike the Drive.
Comment by JoanP Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 9:34 am
“Be aware of cyclists on the road.”
Absolutely. And take a moment before driving to relax and not get all worked up to make terrible decisions in haste.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 9:52 am
Fell asleep before the Illini game was over and was happy to wake up to discover they held on for the shutout vs. EIU.
Very saddened to soon after hear the news about Johnny Gaudreau though. That poor family.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:08 am
And the driver has been charged with driving under the influence and having an open container in the vehicle.
Holy cow man, throw the book at him.
Comment by TJ Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:14 am
Proft and Kass had an on air grievance fest. Proft is still mad about being removed from Envision Unlimited.
Comment by ste_with a v_en Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:17 am
Fingers crossed that it doesn’t rain this afternoon during Jazz Fest in Chicago.
Comment by levivotedforjudy Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:18 am
Campaign Managers: I wish you good luck and a safe election cycle for you and your teams.
Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:30 am
Didn’t remember Bike the Drive and JazzFest are this weekend. There is an AVP beach volleyball tournament on Oak St Beach this weekend too
Comment by hisgirlfriday Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:38 am
Terrible news about “Johnny Hockey” and his brother. They were to be groomsmen in their sisters wedding this evening.
To the weekend? Loved the return of college football last night and tonight begins another season of High School Football. Looking forward to another great year of Friday Night Lights.
Comment by Cool Papa Bell Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:56 am
Was in a suite for the Illini game.
The offense didn’t impress me despite the lopsided score, but the big plays made by the defense (4 takeaways) has me cautiously optimistic.
Comment by The Dude Abides Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 10:57 am
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/08/28/illinois-athletes-2024-paralympic-games watch the Paralympics. athletes from Illinois
Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 11:06 am
re that paralympian list, I knew Sarah Adam was from Naperville and she’s playing on a team with men, but I did not know that there are others from Illinois on the team with her. it is a sport known as “murderball” and it is worth the watch.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 11:08 am
TJ,
Unfortunately, they probably won’t. I was so disappointed in the final sentence given to the woman that hit those two construction workers while she was speeding and looking at snapchat on her phone.
She wound up with 90 days in jail. I guess a month and a half for each life.
Comment by cermak_rd Friday, Aug 30, 24 @ 1:49 pm