Windy City Watch

What type of freaky movies do they watch in the press cabin on Air Force One

2009-07-14T19:07:00.010-05:00

Reuters photo show curious images on Air Force One TV screen, however the AP appears to have blacked out the same screen This Reuters photo of Willie Mays aboard Air Fore One, which was flying President Barack Obama to St. Louis for tonight's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, caught our attention because of what looks to be questionable adult content on the plane's TV screen. Although we have

Chicago Tribune: Michelle Obama's father buried at Burr Oak

2009-07-14T12:05:00.002-05:00

From the Chicago Tribune:First Lady Michelle Obama's father, Fraser Robinson III, is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, the Alsip facility involved in a grave desecration scandal, according to a White House spokeswoman.There was no indication whether Robinson's grave was among those disturbed. Camille Johnston, the first lady's communications director, disclosed that Robinson was buried there but

BREAKING: Chicago Cubs consider bankruptcy filing. . .SOX FANS GLOAT!

2009-07-13T09:15:00.004-05:00

White Sox: 2005 World Series ChampsCubs: 2009 Bankruptcy Filers the first MLB team in 39 years to do so.We know there is a very shrewd business reason for this filing, but considering Cubs fans think their dominance in attendance means that they are the superior organization, a POTENTIAL BANKRUPTCY on the Cubs part is definitely worth 24-28 hours of Sox fans TALKING MAJOR TRASH!Bloomberg:

This is unacceptable: Black youth attack white family

2009-07-09T07:58:00.004-05:00

Racially motivated attacks regardless of the race of the perpetrators and the race of the victims should not be tolerated. Also, this could present an opportunity to have a constructive discussion of race. We at Windy City Watch believe that strong condemnations of any and all racism is the only way to move this country forward. The question should not be whether or not its a hate crime or

Racism alive and well in Philly, Black and Brown kids kicked out of pool

2009-07-08T15:57:00.003-05:00

John Duesler, President of The Valley Swim Club in statement to NBC Philadelphia : "There was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion … and the atmosphere of the club,"The only way to deal with this story is to spread it far and wide. The above quote from John Duesler just shows how hateful and ignorant people are in this day and age. We will give the benefit of the doubt to any

Is Lisa Madigan staying put? According to Chris Cillizza she is

2009-07-08T10:13:00.003-05:00

Washington Post: Madigan Declines Senate, Gov Bidsllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) will run for re-election to her current post in 2010, according to a Democratic source aware of the decision, ending months of speculation about whether she might make the leap to a Senate or gubernatorial bid.Madigan is expected to make her decision public later today.She had been heavily courted by the

Crooks and Liars--Colin Powell: The GOP Still Has a Problem With Racism

2009-07-05T21:40:00.000-05:00

Mark Stanford's spokesperson, hell his entire communication staff, should resign. . .NOW

2009-06-24T08:32:00.004-05:00

The most important thing any spokesperson has is his or her reputation. After South Carolina Governor Mark Stanford either misled his staff or instructed them to mislead the public about his whereabouts (they told the public he was in Appalachia when in fact he was in Argentina) they lost all credibility and will never be trusted again. As this saga continues to unfold the media and the public

The loss of a legend, Chicago journalist John Callaway dead at 72

2009-06-24T05:49:00.003-05:00

Chicago Sun-Times: Ch. 11 broadcast legend John Callaway diesJune 24, 2009Chicago television news giant John Callaway died Tuesday evening in Racine, Wis., after suffering a heart attack in a store, according to his executive producer. He was 72.Mr. Callaway was the founder of WTTW’s ‘‘Chicago Tonight,’’ a program he anchored for 15 years before retiring in 1999.Mr. Callaway had not been gone

Before anyone gets worked up about the HuffPo "set-up" we give you Jeff Gannon

2009-06-23T13:02:00.004-05:00

Mainstream media outlets (MSM) are all a twitter (literally) over President Obama calling on the Huffington Post's Nino Pitney during today's press conference. The concern is that the White House may have contacted Mr. Pitney in advance to let him know that POTUS would be calling on him during the press conference. Mr. Pitney had soliticited questions from Iranians to see what they would ask

Foster: Johnny Depp leaves $4,000 tip!

2009-06-23T10:19:00.002-05:00

Chicago Sun-Times: Stella Foster's ColumnWHAT A TIP! ACTOR JOHNNY DEPP was in town last Thursday evening for the red carpet screening of his upcoming blockbuster movie "Public Enemies," opening nationwide July l and co-starring Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard. It's directed by Michael Mann. Late that night, Depp and his entourage partied and relaxed at Gibsons till about 2:30 a.m. I understand

Oops they did it again. . .rightwing POUTRAGE crowd fails . . .again, this time with laughable “Fire Dave” protest

2009-06-17T06:09:00.007-05:00

If the lunatic fringe of the right wing continues its random POUTRAGE protests (such as Tea Bagging) they need to get together, hire effective organizers, get their facts straight and work on messaging. They out did themselves when they staged a protest, with more media in attendance than protesters, outside of "Late Night with David Letterman" in response to his joke about Sarah Palin's

Letterman crossed the line but Sarah and Todd Palin are the ones guilty of victimizing their daughter

2009-06-12T17:30:00.003-05:00

Alaska’s first family is pulling the classic “flop” move, unfortunately they are exploiting their 14-year old daughter and its beyond sickWhen David Letterman told his joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter this week it crossed the line in that the children, even adult children, of politicians are supposed to be off limits.While many of us assume that Letterman’s joke was about Palin’s 18-year old

TMZ: Obama's burger run creates new jobs/owner needs to hear Obama's "flow". . .

2009-06-11T15:51:00.004-05:00

. . .before naming burger after him.Obama's Buns Stimulate Burger BusinessPosted Jun 11th 2009 12:00PM by TMZ StaffBarack Obama holds the power to stimulate the economy with the tip of his tongue -- and in the case of a burger joint in Virginia, his tongue literally quadrupled their business!!!-snip-Click here for full TMZ post

Scumbag Mayor of Cicero Larry Dominick acts like . . .Larry Dominick

2009-06-08T21:52:00.002-05:00

Chicago Tribune: Cicero president accused in sex harassment suitA Cicero municipal employee filed a lawsuit in federal court against Town President Larry Dominick today alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her during several occasions since 2005.According to the suit, Sharon Starzyk, 48, who was hired in 2000 to work in the town's Animal Welfare Department, alleges that Dominick embarked

Schakowsky releases video announcing intentions for 2010

2009-06-08T07:18:00.002-05:00

Oh oh Deadspin calls wants to know, and so do we, who Marmol's date is. . .

2009-05-26T21:04:00.002-05:00

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MEDIA TAKEOUT breaks an interesting Rihanna/Kanye exclusive

2009-05-26T10:08:00.002-05:00

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While Mancow gets publicity for his waterboard stunt, he gets a pass on calling Michelle Obama a dude

2009-05-22T16:41:00.004-05:00

Today folks across America are hearing the name Mancow for the very first time because he staged a publicity stunt in which he had himself waterboarded. What most folks don't know is that this radio blowhard is nothing more than a sexist, racist, homophobic faux conservative who does anything for ratings. Hopefully, when his name gets mentioned on air in the coming days folks will also learn

Keith Olbermann to Boss Limbaugh "F-You!"

2009-05-20T20:55:00.002-05:00

Tom Coburn is an A-HOLE, the first shooting in a National Park is blood on his hands. . .

2009-05-20T13:24:00.005-05:00

Today the US House just approved legislation that Reuters reports will "curb sudden credit card interest rate hikes and hidden fees." This law is important for many Americans who need relief from credit card companies who have taken advantage of the system for years, HOWEVER Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) saw this an opportunity to SNEAK in a provision that allows people to carry guns in nation parks.It

Thank God for Dick Durbin!

2009-05-20T12:55:00.003-05:00

Thanks to Dick Durbin for speaking common sense to the silliness and shame on all of the Senators, Democratic or Republican, who did not have the back bone to vote to close Guantanamo Bay.

Chickenhawk Joe "Dead Intern" Scarborough calls Jesse Ventura "dumb". . .

2009-05-19T10:08:00.003-05:00

Chickenhawk Joe "Dead Intern" Scarborough decided to engage Jesse "The Body" Ventura on the torture debate.From the Chicago Tribune's blog The Swamp:"Joe Scarborough, the former Republican congressman from Florida who hosts hours of political talk on MSNBC each morning, says the former independent governor of Minnesota and big-time wrestler is fighting out of his weight class in the torture

HAT TIP TO 312 DIning Diva!

2009-05-18T14:16:00.000-05:00

312 Dining Diva -- There's Never a Dull Moment in Chicago's Restaurants and Lounges!: EXCLUSIVE: Popular sushi spot to shutter; plans to reopen soon

Right wing ditz Elisabeth Hasselbeck gets PWNED by Jesse Ventura on THE VIEW

2009-05-18T11:16:00.004-05:00

Right wing ditz Elisabeth Hasselbeck just got PWNED by Jesse "The Body" on THE VIEW. During a discussion on torture Ventura schooled Hasselbeck who tried her best to use the issue to attack Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and of course President Barack Obama. Ventura was having none of it.We may update this post a few times after watching Ventura's mastery