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* This may be better than winning a local Emmy…

I HAVE ARRIVED. https://t.co/LdvNGa7hPJ

— Dave McKinney (@davemckinney) November 18, 2020

Keep it local, stay polite to each other. You know the drill.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 8:58 am

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Kass will claim fraud.
Amy Jacobson will say it’s a mistake.

Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:07 am
I would say 9/10 for McKinney.
Missing an EIU Journalism Dept. item in the background.

Comment by Inverted Pyramid Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:09 am
Looks good, but shelf needs to be closer so viewers can see items you are trying to promote. Not sure that is important for radio guy, but just trying to be helpful (P.S. Amy would need a section for ..uh …apparel.

Comment by Annonin' Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:13 am
McKinney is aces.

That’s how to have a top notch wall. Intimidating, yet warm.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:16 am
“Mini” apparel? /s

Comment by Anyone Remember Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:16 am
Really need to see the brand of Oxford and Blazer. Would hope he is turned out by the Brothern (Brooks Brothers).

Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:24 am
I am reminded of Dr Leo Marvin in “What About Bob” prior to his Good Morning America shot.

Comment by D Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:24 am
Properly angled camera and good lighting always top a good book wall. Dave goes three for three.

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:32 am
I hope Rich won’t be mad that I don’t keep it strictly local, but there’s an important story about how Sweden - the darling of the anti-mask/open-up crowd - has changed course and is now doing things far more restrictive than Illinois/Chicago (e.g., OUTLAWING gatherings with more than 8 people). Their death rate - the only measure the open-up crowd cares about - is considerably higher than its nordic neighbors. More here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/11/18/sweden-coronavirus-surge-policy/

Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 9:34 am
My book collection is far better.

Comment by Lt Guv Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 10:06 am
“My bookshelves, are better than yours, better than yours, better than yours. My bookshelves are better than yours; I’d teach you, but I’d have to charge.”
(Parody of rap song by Kelis).
As for anti-mask/anti-reality types like DeVore, et al…..(redacted)(censored)(deleted) by poster.

Comment by thisjustinagain Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 10:34 am
I don’t know how I got on his mailing list, but I just got an email from Dan Biss announcing his run for Evanston mayor. FTR, I don’t live in Evanston.

Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 10:44 am
===I just got an email from Dan Biss===

Same.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 10:52 am
After several weeks of ridicule, Langfelder and the City Council is going hard-line on the city of Springfield’s mask mandate. Anywhere but private residences, basically. Passed unanimously in Council last night even among those who had been critical of the restaurant restrictions recently:

https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201118/expanded-mask-mandate-okrsquod-by-springfield-city-council?rssfeed=true

Comment by Chatham Resident Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 10:57 am
I´m in Iowa watching local TV (recorded but within the past few weeks). KHQA out of Quincy (they have Forensic Files) has been running lots of Covid commercials. Because I´ve been going through old recordings at home (from the before times) I have not seen any Chicagoland COVID prevention commercials. Are there any?

I´m really impressed by one where a handsome gentleman (I do not know who it is) reminds the viewers that masks aren´t an imposition but common sense and common decency.

Comment by cermak_rd Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 11:08 am
That’s a 10/10?

Comment by ;) Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 12:53 pm
A Sun-Times column today is wondering why anyone actually thought the Bears were even going to be any good going into the 2020 season. Even before the 4-game losing streak and the remaining tough rest of the season. Where it’s possible they may only win 2 more games at best (Jaguars and either Texans or Lions) before the end of the season.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/11/18/21573754/bears-why-did-anyone-think-they-were-going-to-be-good-nick-foles-matt-nagy-mitch-trubisky-ryan-pace

Comment by Chatham Resident Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 3:04 pm
I could go for a plant somewhere back there…and there appears to be a box or frame growing out of the top of his head. Just saying. Perhaps I’m a tougher grader…

Comment by Veil of Ignorance Wednesday, Nov 18, 20 @ 7:45 pm

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