The massacre at Wounded Knee took place on this day in 1890. A Lakota musician, the late Buddy Red Bow, wrote this song about it: youtu.be/hCnMBJyNm7Q?...

Happy birthday, Alex Chilton, #OTD in 1950… A Memphis kid with a voice too big for the room who found himself singing a little thing called “The Letter” and, just like that, pop stardom. He went on to prove with Big Star that greatness doesn’t always chart… it just lasts. #NotAOneHitWonder

On her birthday, remembering the extraordinary Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on Star Trek, The Animated Series (where she voiced multiple characters), and in 6 movies. She worked with NASA on recruitment. but started her career as a singer with Duke Ellington & Lionel Hampton. #StarTrek

For many years, the Waco Brothers have played Chicago shows between Christmas & NYE. Friday's show at The Hideout was a lot of fun. All the cool people were there. (I'm surprised I got in.)

Remembering Stan Lee, born OTD in 1922. In the December 1963 issue of #FantasticFour (#21), Stan & Jack Kirby introduced a new villain to the Marvel Universe: the Hate Monger.

There's no place like home for the holidays ...

Two cybersecurity professionals, including a former employee of a Chicago firm that helps resolve ransomware attacks, pleaded guilty last week to hacking a medical device company and extorting a ransom of nearly $1.3 million to unlock its servers.

Mary and Joe, Chicago style By Mike Royko: chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...

The “Black Swan Elegies" exhibition at the West Town Chamber of Commerce is a tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick, who died in October. Participating artists say he will be remembered as a champion of the local art scene.

Memphis-based pro wrestling heel Sputnik Monroe was born #OTD in 1928 in Dodge City, Kansas. He became an unlikely civil rights activist & is credited w/ desegregating sporting events in the South. Can't say he's an unsung hero as Nashville cat Otis Gibbs wrote this youtu.be/OCtF4pZjfNE?...

AAP learned this week that seven grants to AAP under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are being terminated. The sudden withdrawal of these funds will directly impact and potentially harm infants, children, youth, and their families. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Workers and a volunteer for the street-medicine nonprofit spent hours driving around several West Side locations Saturday, handing out hot cocoa, gloves, coats, sandwiches, scarves and badly needed medical care. Their human contact was met with welcome.

The Rosehill herd in this morning's snowfall

Walking in Chicago's parks confirm's city's greatness

RIP Raul Malo of The Mavericks. Incredible singer. I had recently listening to 1994's WHAT A CRYING SHAME, one of my favorite 90s country records. Just listen to this guy's voice. Big time talent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KON...

Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60. Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕 Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap

This 100-year-old Chicago sausage maker helped put deep-dish pizza on the map. blockclubchi.co/4pTks4V

Today’s action to weaken the birth-dose recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine disregards data supporting the effectiveness of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and creates confusion for parents about how best to protect their newborns. Full statement: spr.ly/633227f3XE

Seriously, dude. Tweeting is NOT the answer when you’re a U.S. senator. Maybe try using some of the tools you actually have to fix the disaster you created by voting for RFK Jr.

Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. n.pr/49F5HOn

Happy Birthday to Leeds native/adopted Chicagoan Sally Timms of the @Mekons.bsky.social youtu.be/b3JTsn7xllI?...

Thanksgiving: I'm thankful for the marvelous Tom Waits song "Chicago" — and the fantastic new cover version by Mavis Staples — and for the chance to write about it. www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture...

OTD, the first day of filming on #StarTrek, ever: Cameras start rolling on "The Cage" as they shoot the scene where Dr. Boyce makes martinis for himself and Captain Pike in Pike's quarters. "Sometimes a man'll tell his bartender things he'll never tell his doctor."

For your Great Moments in Office Memos file: Parkland Hospital Administrator C.J. Price sent this inspirational note to his staff #OTD in 1963. #JFK

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Sister JoAnn Persch served with the Sisters of Mercy for 73 years. On Nov. 1, Sister JoAnn was among the delegation denied entry to the Broadview ICE facility when they attempted to bring Communion to those detained inside.

The oldest brewery school in the United States said it would be relocating to Montreal, citing operational costs, industry trends and challenges with students obtaining U.S. visas.

Dunno; I heard* somewhere that the collective noun for "jagoffs" is "a Wrigleyville of jagoffs." *wrote

Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111. "I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021. Geoff Bennett has more.

In 2019, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff spoke to Rolling Stone about the lasting impact of 'The Harder They Come' and gave us his top 5️⃣ all-time favorite reggae albums. Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

On that theme, fan asks about TJ Hooker and working with James Darren. Bill says he hasn't seen him in years, asks, is he still alive? Fan says Darren passed. Bill: I'll see him soon.

Miss it? TWELVE years ago on EGD: www.everygoddamnday.com/2013/11/linc...

#OhCaptainMyCaptain #Blackhawks www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...

Norm Van Lier montage for Ring Of Honor

Happy birthday to Alexander Siddig, who played Dr. Julian Bashir on all 7 seasons of #StarTrekDS9 (and one episode of #StarTrekTNG). He also directed two DS9 episodes, "Business as Usual" and "Profit and Lace." Do you have a favorite Bashir episode?

Mind the 20-year Green Line gap. Get on at one stop where the life expectancy is 87. Head 5 stations west and the people in that Chicago neighborhood live on average to just 67 chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...

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A health and wellness facility under construction in Austin aims to provide high-quality medical care for neighborhood children as the first pediatric specialty and behavioral health facility on the West Side. blockclubchi.co/49Zl5oS

Congratulations to the people of Latvia on your Independence Day. Standing strong on the shores of the Baltic, Latvia’s commitment to freedom, European unity, and support for Ukraine remains an inspiration to us all. Saules mūžu Latvijai 🇱🇻.

Today November 18 is Latvian Independence Day. To celebrate we take a look at the top 5 highest placing Latvian Eurovision entries. Check out our article to see who reigns supreme in Riga! www.aussievision.net/post/latvian...

A massive construction project is underway at the New Glarus Brewing Company as part of a $55 million expansion at the brewery’s Hilltop facility. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/13/new-look-new-glarus-55-million-construction-project-brewing-company/ 

Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction.

Review: Tom Morello and Friends provide the soundtrack for the resistance in powerful set at Vic Theatre

Wouldn't be a Tom Morello show without This Land Is Your Land ✊💛

Remembering ex-Wilco multi-instrumentalist & middle-school math teacher Jay Bennett, born on this day in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, in 1963. youtu.be/KmPIoH4kkn8?...

I spend a lot of time thinking about how to write about Chicago, especially right now, and the late, great Tony Fitzpatrick gave me a perfect metaphor: Chicago is a boxer. dansinker.com/posts/202…

“I turn once more to those who sneer at this my city, and I give them back the sneer and say to them: Come and show me another city with lifted head singing so proud to be alive and coarse and strong and cunning.” - Carl Sandburg, “Chicago”

It appears Magistrate Judge Laura McNally has arrived for the morning's inspection, along with a team of attorneys. "Hold them accountable!" A protestor yells repeatedly. "They had a week to clean things up, remember that!" Another says through a megaphone.

Trump claimed Chicago’s "Miracle Mile" is failing — but data shows the Mag Mile is recovering. blockclubchi.co/47CU60X