Monthly Archives: September 2023
Cough Syrup Once Contained Morphine and Cannabis
Cough syrup produced in Baltimore in 1888 contained the following ingredients: alcohol, cannabis, chloroform, and morphine. Less than a decade later, Bayer would successfully synthesize both aspirin and heroin. Heroin was based on the German word “heroisch,” which means “heroic.” … Continue reading
Marine F 35 Pilot Calls 911 After He Ejects from His Fighter
Narrative so far: Pilot ejected for undisclosed reason —> Aircraft disappears, missing plan posters appear on street lamps —> Entire F-35 fleet grounded for 48hrs —> Pilot ejected because of weather —> Pilot ejected because of malfunction. Who do I … Continue reading
Illinois Ends Cash Bail on Monday, September 18, 2023
On Monday, in Room 100 of the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, history will be made. Mary Marubio is the presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. “People who have recently been arrested and who are … Continue reading
Poverty Simulation Event CANCELLED at Highland Park Country Club
Once word got around that it was going to be for 2 1/2 hours, interest started to wane. Kids have sports, there are still rounds to be played, and the pool is already closed. there may be another event when … Continue reading
The Chicago Summer Shooting Season runs from 12pm Friday of Memorial Day weekend thru 6am Tuesday of Labor Day weekend.
Summer in #Chicago2023: 217 killed, 908 wounded2022: 249 killed, 1,106 wounded2021: 313 killed, 1,468 wounded2020: 346 killed, 1,604 wounded2019: 172 killed, 890 wounded2018: 210 killed, 924 wounded2017: 240 killed, 1,068 wounded2016: 276 killed, 1,292 wounded2015: 213 killed, 998 wounded2014: 158 … Continue reading