By Steve Rhodes
Holiday-mode Beachwood continues until January 5.
* The Trews vs. Coke’s Christmas Commercial.
Capitalism’s propaganda about the alleged birth of Jesus continues.
Posted on December 30, 2014
The [Monday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
I know there’s a lot of big Bears news today, but I’ve got other things on my mind.
1. Police: Banging Of Metal Pot Mistaken For Gunfire At Chicago Ridge Mall.
“Multiple police departments responded to help evacuate and search the mall.”
Chicago Ridge, You Are Today’s Worst Mall in Illinois.
Posted on December 29, 2014
The Weekend Desk Report
By Steve Rhodes
What news story of 2014 was most emblematic of Chicago?
Find out on The Beachwood Radio Hour #37, now in post-production. ETA: Saturday evening or Sunday morning. With guest Ethan Michaeli.
A special edition The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #31 goes in pre-production. Our man on the rail Tom Chambers and our man on campus Mike Luce will join me for a rollicking discussion about gambling – including the possible legalization of gambling on sports, as recently called for by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the possibility of a Chicago casino, and the state of play on their respective beats.
Posted on December 27, 2014
The [Friday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
It’s gonna be hit and miss around here until January 5, but it still won’t hurt you to check in a couple times a day to see what we’ve posted. Lots of stuff to try to push out the door on the site before the end of the year, but the Papers likely won’t return in full until a week from Monday.
Posted on December 26, 2014
The [Christmas Day 2014] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
The Beachwood elves threw together this abbreviated holiday column.
* 15% – 20% Of Christmas Gifts Are Crap.
* The Amazon Grinch And Germany’s Unhappy Elves.
* Rock ‘N’ Roll History From Chicago Native’s Caribou Ranch Up For Auction.
Posted on December 25, 2014
The [Christmas Eve 2014] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
Over the transom.
1. “Need some xmas dinner conversation topics?”
Why, yes, Verso Books! Something safe to discuss with the in-laws.
“All books on Israel/Palestine are 50% off through Dec. 31st!”
Perfect.
Posted on December 24, 2014
The [Tuesday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
Deborah Quazzo, you are This Week’s Worst Person in Chicago.
And not even because of your misdeeds per se, but because your misdeeds are stressing me out. I’m trying to take at least a little bit of a break this week.
Can’t we all agree on a true? Like Christmas 1914?
Speaking of which . . .
Posted on December 23, 2014
The [Monday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
Even in holiday mode, the Beachwood delivers!
* SportsMonday: Jimmy Pickles Proves A Point – About Jay Cutler.
* The Beachwood Radio Hour #36: Red-Light Rahm’s Rear-Enders.
* Chicagoetry: Pinball Lizard/Guitar Zero.
Posted on December 22, 2014
The Weekend Desk Report
By Steve Rhodes
“The Chinese city of Yiwu, about 250 kilometers from Shanghai, is often referred to as China’s ‘Christmas village’ thanks to the massive amount of holiday-related merchandise made there,” Quartz reports.
Click through to read this heartwarming story, and have a happy holiday!
Posted on December 20, 2014
The [Friday] Papers
By Steve Rhodes
“Chicago’s red light cameras fail to deliver the dramatic safety benefits long claimed by City Hall, according to a first-ever scientific study that found the nation’s largest camera program is responsible for increasing some types of injury crashes while decreasing others,” the Tribune reports.
Posted on December 19, 2014