While my grandma was still alive, she often told our family the story of her passing by the St. Valentine's Day Massacre aftermath. It was the morning of February 14th, 1929. Bessie Hoffman (later becoming Banks), was 23 years old at the time, and on the Clark Street bus (route 22), heading towards her job at the Palmer House when the vehicle rode past the scene of the grisly … [Read more...] about The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Site is a Totally Vacant Lot
St. Valentine's Day
Misinterpreted Fighting Illini basketball promotion exudes family values (photo)
It's been a great week and change for Illinois Fighting Illini basketball. They beat the #1 Indiana Hoosiers, then the #18 Minnesota Golden Gophers at their place. Then they finally ended their 8 game losing streak to Purdue, trouncing them by 20. I don't have the facts and figures, but I bet the winning streak was good for their ticketing office. So things were going great for … [Read more...] about Misinterpreted Fighting Illini basketball promotion exudes family values (photo)
Mets love songs popular on Twitter this Valentine’s Day
We haven't done a St. Valentine's Day post yet today, so I give you one of the biggest trending terms in the United States #MetsLoveSongs. That's right, the New York Mets, those overpaid, underachieving crown princes of MLB are the toast of twitter. Share the love … [Read more...] about Mets love songs popular on Twitter this Valentine’s Day
Spring Training Sox Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and Soxman (PMB) Last weekend included St. Valentine’s Day, a time of year that more women than men look forward to quite frankly. But once it’s over, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training, which is to most guys what chocolate, jewelry and flowers are to women. Speaking of love, I consulted Soxman, the person who … [Read more...] about Spring Training Sox Exchange