April 23, 1914………Weeghman Park (Wrigley Field), opens for the first time, with the Chicago Federals as the first tenants. The Federals are part of the upstart Federal League, the 3rd Major League. The Federals will remain in Weeghman Park for 2 years, winning the championship in 1915, before the league dissolves, and the Cubs move in, in 1916. The Cubs had been playing in West Side Park. Charley Weeghman owns the Cubs that first year, with William Wrigley also owning a small percentage, and the park remains Weeghman Park until 1920, when it becomes Cubs Park. It remains Cubs Park until 1926, when William Wrigley, the sole owner of the Cubs then, officially names it Wrigley Field. Why was this park built in a more residential section of Chicago and not near a major road? Well because the park, built in 1914, was situated near the Milwaukee Railroad. This is the only remaining Federal League park that still stands. The photos are Weeghman Park, April 23, 1914.
Happy Birthday, Wrigley Field !!!
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What is 420 Day? Why is 4/20 national weed day? What does it mean, where does it come from and is marijuana legal?
The highest of high holy days for marijuana smokers is coming — National 420 Day. Marijuana Day. Weed Day. Pot Day. Whatever you call it, people are smoking. The day has become synonymous with smoking weed over the years to the point where it’s basically national marijuana day. That’s only getting bigger as pot legalization becomes more and more widespread.
When is 420? What is its origin? Will there be events and festivals? Here’s everything you need to know about the cannabis-crazed day.
April 20, 2019. It falls on a Saturday this year.
What is 4/20′s origin and meaning?
April 20 actually has some horrible connotations outside of marijuana. Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889. And on April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School shooting took place. Neither of those are reasons people smoke weed on 4/20, though.
It took off from there, and by 1990 marijuana publication High Times was using the term 420 and eventually bought the website 420.com.
There are 4/20 festivals all over the country, with Colorado being a hotbed for events as marijuana is legal there and the culture has exploded. You can access a massive database of events and festivals here.
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This is How Teens Use Social Media to Advertise “Smoke Weed Day”, April 20, 2019
So this is how the teens get the word out on social media.
April 20 has been declared smoke weed day.
If you want to get a contact high or smoke with them here is your invite.
If you are heading downtown to shop leave by 4pm. Be safe out there if you head downtown!
Its a holiday weekend with beautiful weather 50’s tomorrow and 70′ on Sunday!
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Illinois Faces 5th Year Of An Increasing Population Decline
Illinoisans received their 5th consecutive year of bad news at the end of 2018, with U.S. Census Bureau data showing the state suffered a record fifth year of worsening population decline.
Cook County lost more residents between 2017 and 2018 than any other county in the U.S., according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. ow.ly/1Glt30otf2W
New census data released April 18 show that for the first time on record, this population loss occurred in every metropolitan area across the state.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/all-illinois-metro-areas-saw-population-shrink-in-2018/
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Illinois School Administrator Salaries Highest in the US
Too often the school board announces cuts that directly affects the children, but honestly a good look would be at the high priced administrators.
This is a local school board issue, not a state issue, but top heavy administration is a huge issue. I support local consolidation!!
It may not be the biggest state, nor the one with the most students, but Illinois leads the nation in school district spending on administrators. Even amid a looming statewide financial crisis, the state’s 852 districts spent more than $1 billion in fiscal year 2016, the most in the nation, according to a newly released analysis.
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Is Cook County State’s Attorney Looking For Special Treatment ?
Is Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx looking for the Jussie Smollet treatment?
Nice of the County’s Inspector General to offer to review what happened during the case….but let’s be honest here: HE was appointed by Cook County Board President TONI PRECKWINKLE. SHE (Preckwinkle) is Kim Foxx’s biggest supporter because of their history together. While there is nothing wrong with politicians offering support for each other in hard times, CAN YOU REALLY TRUST THE OUTCOME??
Currently, a former judge and current attorney have filed papers to have a SPECIAL PROSECUTOR look into the case.
I don’t know about you, but I would prefer someone OUTSIDE OF POLITICS to look at this. If you want people to trust that the system works…you must be transparent.
In my decades of being involved Chicago area politics, I have learned there is too much corruption in City, County, State and Federal government for me to trust one of their own to give it a real and honest look without influence from the BOSS ( No disrespect here IG and Madame President. )
Texts messages, a “washed up” Jussie Smollet, a “satisfied” Police Superintendent who later had a press conference with a (bad acting) Mayor calling the decision a “white washing of justice”.
Wow. It sounds like a bad movie script.
Is anyone in government honest?
What do you think?
Please people…debates and discussions are encouraged. But bullies, trolls, & name callers will be blocked, banned, and comments deleted. Sorry. Not sorry.
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Six Socialists on Chicago City Council
Six Socialists on Chicago City Council
“Chicago will soon have more socialist City Council members than any major U.S. city in modern history,” said CDSA co-chairs Lucie Macias and Leonard Pierce in a Wednesday op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.
Of course, overtaking the GOP wasn’t a high bar, given that there may only be one Republican serving on the city council. Alderman Anthony Napolitano was a Republican when he was elected in 2015, but he has since identified as an Independent. The council is non-partisan”
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/5/socialists-outnumber-republicans-chicago-city-coun/
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Kim Foxx Has Zero Support Among Law Enforcement Professionals
Kim Foxx has zero support among law enforcement professionals. A judge called for a special prosecutor to look into her Smollett dealings, two major prosecutors’ associations condemned her handling of the case, and now associations representing EVERY single police chief in Cook County are giving her a “no confidence” vote. I believe Kim Foxx could be forcibly removed from office and she could be charged with felony official misconduct, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy
Now posted: Full text of “no confidence” letter sent to Kim Foxx by north suburban police chiefs. Jussie Smollet case is called “the latest and most egregious example of the failure by you and your staff to hold offenders accountable.”
Link: http://bit.ly/FoxxLetter
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The governor’s office issued a concerning response to a simple request for the numbers backing up his “fair tax” proposal.
More than a week after claiming his income tax proposal would raise $3.4 billion in new revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office now claims it can’t find the math used to calculate that number.
This doesn’t inspire confidence in the governor’s plan for a graduated income tax, which would require eliminating one of Illinois’ “few saving graces” for taxpayers: a constitutionally protected flat income tax.
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A Very Frustrated Cub’s Fan
Congratulations Theo on our Last place Chicago Cubs . . .
How does it feel to be 5 1/2 games back (knowing that you did nothing in the off season to improve our relief pitching)
It is possible to be 7 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers before our home opener !
Hope it doesn’t get that bad, but I’m still a loyal Cubs fan . . . A VERY FRUSTRATED CUBS FAN !
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