By Steve Rhodes
So about today’s Blackhawks parade and rally . . .
Love sports, hate jock culture. MT @nbcchicago: Wrigleyville #hawks fans bust barricades, take over Clark St. http://t.co/8WN0gVx5Le
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) June 25, 2013
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I’ll reiterate, I’m happy the Hawks won the cup. It’s not an excuse to turn the city into a giant frat party for suburbanites.
— Kenzo Shibata (@KenzoShibata) June 28, 2013
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The news reports & city pressers of how to attend the #Blackhawks parade/rally more evidence of infantilization of public by media like govt
— Dan Proft (@DanProft) June 28, 2013
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OH on el-Guy in Hawks jersey, holding Bud Light can, motioning to friend, pointing out woman in work attire, “Dude ask for her number.”
— Kenzo Shibata (@KenzoShibata) June 28, 2013
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Seamless Transition I
“Northerly Island Is Ready For Jimmy Buffet Fans.”
Seamless Transition II
“Bill Frees Wrigley Rooftops From Happy Hour Law.”
Seamless Transition III
FOX CHICAGO REPORTER: What was your favorite moment of the series? FAN: Probably when they won, obviously. #blackhawksparade
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) June 28, 2013
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Impaired Vision
From a National Journal interview of Sen. Mark Kirk:
NJ: Has this experience changed how you see health care?
KIRK: My concern is what happens if you have a stroke and you’re not in the U.S. Senate and you have no insurance and no income. That’s the question that I have been asking, and the reality is that if you’re on Illinois Medicaid and are a stroke survivor, you will get just five visits to the rehab specialist. That’s it. Senator [Tim] Johnson [D-S.D.] and I are working on a stroke agenda.
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So if you have a stroke and get cancer, only the stroke will be covered. Because that’s what Kirk had.
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Also:
NJ: You were in military intelligence. From what you know about these NSA programs, do you have real concerns?
KIRK: I do. It’s bad intelligence work to be focusing in on 121 million Americans who aren’t doing anything particularly terrorist-related.
NJ: Did the NSA go in this direction on its own, or was it just doing what Congress authorized?
KIRK: Just because you brief eight people in a windowless room doesn’t mean that Congress supports you. Congress supports you through open debate and the involvement of the American people through the 24-hour news cycle.
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And:
NJ: How do you think Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is doing?
KIRK: Well. Really well. I’ve only known him since he was elected to the House. And I think he’s doing a very good job.
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So the mayor’s Republican support is holding.
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An NSA FAQ
The NSA probably has information about you even if you aren’t a target.
The Glory That Was Thillens Stadium
A Chicago ballpark that mattered.
Beachwood Photo Booth
Chicago Time.
Shame Every Rose
Images of Afghanistan.
The Week In Chicago Rock
Including: Cold Cave, Sons Of An Illustrious Father, Fendika, Lady Lamb The Beekeeper, and Non.
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The Beachwood Tip Line: Rally.
Posted on June 28, 2013