Dave Wischnowsky
Dave Wischnowsky
If nothing else, Dave Wischnowsky is an Illinois boy. Raised in Bourbonnais, educated at the University of Illinois and bred on sports in the Land of Lincoln, he now resides on Chicago’s North Side, just blocks from Wrigley Field. Formerly a reporter and blogger for the Chicago Tribune, Dave currently writes a syndicated column, The Wisch List, which you can check out via his blog at wischlist.com. Follow him on Twitter at @wischlist.
Wisch: Is DePaul’s New Arena A Win For The Students?
In any case, however, the question of who ultimately foots the bill isn’t the one I’m interested in delving into today. Rather, it’s this: Is DePaul’s new arena actually a good thing for its students?
Wisch: With Miami, The Bulls Have Their Own ‘Bad Boys’
In many ways, LeBron, Wade & Co. strikes me as Chicago’s new version of the Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys,” the hated mountain that the Michael Jordan-era Bulls once had to climb. And while losing to the Heat again is disappointing indeed, just like with the Pistons, this series loss will only make victory all the sweeter when the Bulls finally do beat them.
Wisch: Numbers Don’t Add Up For DePaul Arena’s Naming Rights
So, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reportedly has a $300 million plan to build new basketball arena at McCormick Place and bring the DePaul Blue Demons back into the city after more than 30 years in Rosemont.
Wisch: Why Doesn’t Chicago Love ‘Chicagoan’ Dwyane Wade?
Contrary to the popular belief in Chicago, Dwyane Wade does do more than just whine about the refs. He whines about his hometown, too.
Wisch: Why No Rose Could Be A Blessing For The Bulls
But I also happen to think this: Playing without Derrick Rose in the playoffs could actually be a very good thing for the Bulls in the long run.
Wisch: Return Of Chief Illiniwek Proposed – And Ignored?
Banished from athletic events at the University of Illinois six years ago, Chief Illiniwek is now standing on the hypothetical sidelines in Champaign, holding a new proposal for his return.
Wisch: Rose Is Right Where He Belongs – On The Bench
Nevertheless, with the Bulls a M*A*S*H unit – featuring calf pulls, plantar fasciitis, debilitating viruses and even spinal taps – many Chicagoans are indeed seeing a different kind of red as the team hobbles its way into tonight’s decisive Game 7 against the Nets in Brooklyn.
Wisch: My Solution To The Wrigley Field Rooftop Crisis
So, what if the Cubs set up their own giant HDTV on the reverse side of their proposed video board?
Wisch: It’s The State Farm Center, But It’ll Always Be ‘The Hall’
Growing up, I always believed that besides the Sears Tower, Assembly Hall’s spaceship-shaped silhouette is the most recognizable of any building in Illinois. And now, just like how the Sears Tower has become the Willis Tower, the Assembly Hall has a new name as well.
Wisch: Moving Castro Could Stop Short A Cubs Problem
So, what if at some point this season – I’m not suggesting that the Cubs do it just yet – the team moved Castro to third, Valbuena to second and Barney to short?
Wisch: Is Derrick Rose Really Losing His Chicago Fans?
Is Derrick Rose truly Public Enemy No. 1 among Chicago Bulls fans, or is he just Public Enemy Right Now?
Wisch: Big Ten Sacks Legends & Leaders, Now Must Tackle Trophies
Over the weekend, the Big Ten pulled off a heady play when the league leaked word that it’s mercifully dumping the much-maligned Legends and Leaders divisional monikers in favor of geographical names.
Wisch: ‘Death Of Free Agency’ Could Hamper Cubs’ Rebuilding Plans
Winning will not be easy. Not with the Cubs’ dearth of top-line pitching coupled with the changing face of free agency, which will make it all the more difficult for the Cubs to acquire top-line pitching.
Wisch: Marathon Bombing Hits America Where It Hurts
I went for a run this morning. Thought about the Boston Marathon with every step.
Wisch: Has Optimism For Illini Football Ever Been Lower?
From 1994-98, I was a student at the University of Illinois, and during those four years I saw a grand total of 14 football victories.
Wisch: In Wrigleyville, It’s Time For The Drama To Strike Out
There was no joy in Wrigleyville on Wednesday night.
Wisch: Michigan Fell Short, But The Big Ten Is Back
The state of Kentucky now has two more championships in the past two years than the entire Big Ten Conference has over the past 13.
Wisch: The Final Four’s Windy City Connections
With the national semifinal games set to tip off in Atlanta Saturday evening, here are some Chicago-related reasons to pay attention to all four teams involved from Michigan and Syracuse to Louisville and Wichita State.
Wisch: Big Ten Pride Has Me Rooting For… Michigan?
In a fascinating twist of fandom, this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has turned the rooting interests for many Midwestern hoops followers on its head as Big Ten pride has outweighed school pride.
Wisch: Should MLB Avoid Games In Chilly Chicago On Opening Day?
As much as I like the idea of Chicago being part of baseball’s Opening Day festivities, the notion of MLB scheduling a later home start for both the Cubs and White Sox each year definitely does have its appeal.
Most Popular News
- 3 Critically Hurt In Kennedy CrashThree people were critically injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.271
- Woman Found Dead At O’HareA woman was found dead near a bus stop at O’Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.308
- Toddler Reunited With ParentsPolice on Sunday were looking for the parents or guardians of a little boy who was found in the West Side Douglas Park neighborhood.233
- A Dozen Illinoisans Come Within One Number Of $600M Powerball JackpotOne number in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire.379
- 12 Arrested After Youth ‘Flash Mobs’ Erupt On Michigan AvenueOne adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.410
- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
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