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Divisionaries: Chicago Bears Season Preview
Divisionaries

Chicago Bears Season Preview

With a fresh new quarterback and customary Chicago optimism, the Bears have high hopes for this season. This week, Divisionaries previews the Chicago Bears.

Dear Ken Macha: Winding It Down Right (66-70)
Dear Ken Macha

Winding It Down Right (66-70)

The Brewers' postseason chances are all but nil, yet there's still heart to this team and a reason to stay interested if you care about next season.

Divisionaries: Minnesota Vikings Season Preview
Divisionaries

Minnesota Vikings Season Preview

Can Brett Favre make the Vikings as fashionable as Wranglers? This week, Divisionaries previews the 2009 Minnesota Vikings.

Dear Ken Macha: Down To The Wire (64-66)
Dear Ken Macha

Down To The Wire (64-66)

The Brewers' recent winning streak is casting doubt on the early naysayers' street cred, and providing a small glimmer of hope for now.

Divisionaries: Detroit Lions 2009 Season Preview
Divisionaries

Detroit Lions 2009 Season Preview

Where does a team go after an 0-16 season? Up? Sideways? Divisionaries previews the 2009 Detroit Lions.

DERBY LITTLE SECRETS: The Krumosa Edition
DERBY LITTLE SECRETS

The Krumosa Edition

It's a red hot summer in roller derby, and Tea has the need-to-know, plus a killer summer vacay drink recipe.

Dear Ken Macha: Eulogy For Bill Hall (60-63)
Dear Ken Macha

Eulogy For Bill Hall (60-63)

This week's letter to Ken reflects upon Bill Hall's career (RIP).

Divisionaries: Favre From Gone
Divisionaries

Favre From Gone

Brett Favre broke our hearts one last time, but in doing so he's helped vanquish his lingering mythology among the Packer faithful -- and that's a good thing.

He’s Baaaaack!!!

He’s Baaaaack!!!

This guy comes back more often than Jason! A mid-season game between two regional rivals suddenly takes on national interest of epic proportions.

On Stage with TCD: 8/18 – 8/24
On Stage with TCD

8/18 – 8/24

Great outdoor concerts and exclusive engagements this week: the Glenn Miller Orchestra, bluegrass at Chill on the Hill, Concord Chamber Orchestra at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Lou Fanucchi and more.

Dear Ken Macha: Hold Your Head Up (58-59)
Dear Ken Macha

Hold Your Head Up (58-59)

Has the recent dismantling of the Brewer's roster been a blessing or a curse for Ken? This week's letter focuses on all of the changes, both good and bad, in Ken's life over the past week.

Dear Ken Macha: Missed Connections (55-56)
Dear Ken Macha

Missed Connections (55-56)

From Prince Fielder and Guillermo Mota's bizarre non-meeting to over-the-top calls for firing reporters, lately there's been an awful lot of missed connections involving the Brewers.