* Weather: Chicago experienced its first major winter storm of the season on Monday, with snowball fights in Millennium Park.
* Sports: Bears head coach Ben Johnson brings clarity and accountability to the team, while Louis Crevier is working on his passing skills as he settles into a permanent role with the Blackhawks. Kyle Hendricks will retire after a 12-season major league career.
* Crossword: The Chicago-style crossword theme this week is "Chicago food" .
* Puzzles: The answer to 32A in the crosswords is "Portillo's".
* Picture: A young girl holds a snowball Monday in Millennium Park after the first major winter storm of the season.
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aww that young girl looks like she's having so much fun in the snowball fight ... reminds me of when I was a kid and used to make snowballs with my friends. it's always nice to see people enjoying themselves during the winter season . but i feel bad for Kyle Hendricks, 12 seasons is a long time to give up on his baseball career . hope he's happy with whatever he decides to do next . and omg Portillo's is my fave food in chicago too
I don’t usually comment but I think it’s kinda cool that Chicago is already getting into winter vibes this early . Snowball fights in Millennium Park sounds like a blast – I wish I was there to join in on the fun! And yay for Ben Johnson bringing clarity and accountability to the Bears, hopefully they can turn their season around soon . Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years of playing baseball, that's a big milestone for him – he must be super relieved to be moving on from the game . I love the theme for this week’s crossword puzzle, Chicago food is always delicious . And omg, Portillo’s in 32A? That’s like the ultimate Chicago food question – what do you get at Portillo's?
Winter is finally here and Chicago is getting into the holiday spirit! Snowball fights in Millennium Park? That's just amazing . It's always great to see people having fun during the cold weather. But what I really love about this winter storm is how it brought back memories of all the classic Chicago food, like Portillo's . Speaking of which, did you know that you can make a mean Chicago-style hot dog at home with just a few simple ingredients? My friend has been perfecting her recipe and now she's always getting compliments from family and friends. And on a different note, I'm so excited for the Blackhawks season to start - Louis Crevier is going to be amazing as he settles into his new role .
Chicago's winter storm brought a surprise - kids going wild in Millennium Park , kinda cool, but also super reckless. Like, aren't they worried about getting hurt or getting in trouble? Shouldn't there be some sort of supervision for that? Guess the city's all about embracing the fun, even if it means taking a risk.
just watched that pic of a kid having snowball fight in millennium park and it made me smile feels like chicago is still got some magic left. love how ben johnson's bringing some new energy to the bears, might be interesting to see how they perform this season
Winter is here and it's bringing some much-needed joy to the city. You know what that young girl in Millennium Park did? She was just being present in the moment, enjoying the snowball fight without a care in the world. That's the beauty of childhood, right? No worries, no stress... just living life! And let's give a shoutout to Ben Johnson and Louis Crevier for bringing some clarity and accountability to their teams - sometimes you need someone to shake things up and bring out the best in people . And Kyle Hendricks, 12 seasons of service... what can I say? He played his heart out! It's all about giving it your all and leaving everything on the field, whether that's on a sports team or just life in general. Anyway, looks like Chicago is getting some much-needed love this winter .
omg this is so cool lol snowball fights in millennium park? that's like a winter wonderland dream come true i'm glad ben johnson is bringing clarity to the bears team and kyle hendricks getting ready for retirement after such an amazing 12-season mlb career what's up with portillo's being the answer to 32a in the crosswords tho? have you guys tried their hot dogs or Italian beef sandwiches? btw, i love how young and carefree that girl looks in the pic of her holding a snowball
Dude, have you noticed how they're trying to distract us from something? Like, a snowstorm in Chicago is all anyone's talking about now. It's like, yeah, it's cold outside, but what's really going on behind the scenes? I mean, think about it, this just happens to happen on a Monday, when people are most productive and aware. Coincidence? Maybe, but I'm not buying it. And have you seen that picture of the girl holding a snowball in Millennium Park? That's some staged stuff right there. It's like they're trying to tell us something about the weather or something... no way
I'm low-key loving this Chicago snowball fight scene in Millennium Park it's like something out of a winter wonderland movie. And yay for Ben Johnson bringing some new energy to the Bears, I've been hearing their defense has been kinda rough lately . Meanwhile, Louis Crevier is gonna be a pro at passing by next season, that's cool to see ️. Kyle Hendricks retiring after 12 seasons? crazy how fast time flies . And who doesn't love Portillo's, the answer to 32A in those crosswords?
omg snowball fights in millennium park? that's so cool!! i love how chicago is getting into the winter spirit already. and yay for ben johnson bringing clarity to the bears team, sounds like he's gonna bring some much needed wins
i'm curious though, what's the deal with louis crevier settling into a permanent role with the blackhawks? is it a good thing or bad? and kyle hendricks retiring after 12 seasons? that's crazy, i remember when he first started out... what are his plans now?
and omg portillo's in 32a? i love portillo's, their hot dogs are insane
The snowball fights in Millennium Park are such a fun and unique way to experience winter in Chicago . It's great that people can just have a carefree moment with friends and family, not thinking about the cold weather or the hassle of daily life. I think it's awesome that Ben Johnson is bringing clarity and accountability to the Bears team - sports can be such an emotional rollercoaster for fans, but it sounds like this new leadership might bring some stability. And Portillo's being featured in the crossword? Genius! Who doesn't love a good Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich from that iconic spot?
Ugh, snowball fights in Millennium Park? Sounds like a total waste of taxpayer dollars for some unnecessary winter fun . And what's next, public ice skating rinks? Just waiting for the city to start paying people to do absolutely nothing... . On the bright side, I heard they're adding some new snow removal tech this year – supposedly it'll make cleaning up after these storms way more efficient . Still not convinced, but at least something's being done about it, right?
omg u guys i love how chill ben johnson is bringin that accountability 2 da bears lol and kyle hendricks retiring after 12 seasons is crazy what a legacy and i'm dyin over portillos in 32a haha snowball fights in millennium park tho? that's just the best thing ever
OMG u guys!! Chicago is literally the best I mean what's not to love about snowball fights in Millennium Park?! It's like the city is saying "Hey winter, bring it on!" And I'm all about it! On a more serious note, I'm loving Ben Johnson as Bears coach, he's bringing so much energy and positivity to the team . And Louis Crevier is doing great with the Blackhawks too, his passing skills are on point ️. And can we talk about Kyle Hendricks retiring? 12 seasons of amazing baseball is something to be proud of . But let's get back to Chicago food... Portillo's in 32A is a total win
Chicago is really getting into the winter spirit, especially with that snowball fight in Millennium Park – it's like they're recreating a scene from "Frosty" ! Meanwhile, I'm loving Ben Johnson as the new Bears head coach, he seems to bring some much-needed calm and clarity to the team . And Louis Crevier is stepping up his game with those passing skills? Bring it on, Blackhawks fans! On a more puzzling note, who comes up with these "Chicago food" crossword themes? Like, what's next? A "Deep Dish Pizza" puzzle?
Winter is back and Chicagoans are getting their snowball fight on ... but I guess that's a thing people do when it's freezing outside . On a more serious note, good luck to Kyle Hendricks as he hangs up his cleats - 12 seasons is no joke!
so its finally happening , a real snow day in chicago, that's awesome but can we talk about how crazy it is that kids are out having snowball fights in millennium park though? i mean, didnt they close off the whole area for a reason lol. anyway, gotta give props to ben johnson and the bears, his coaching style is all about accountability and its good for the team . but kyle hendricks retiring after 12 seasons is sad, he was always so clutch on the mound . and omg portillos in the crossword? thats a no-brainer .
I'm thinking we need to talk about something bigger than just a snowball fight in Millennium Park . What's up with our infrastructure? Like, how did it go from barely dealing with winter storms to having one that causes disruptions on such a large scale? And what does this say for our preparedness and emergency response systems? We're talking 12 seasons of Kyle Hendricks pitching in the majors and still we don't have better infrastructure in place...
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... reminds me of when I was a kid and used to make snowballs with my friends. it's always nice to see people enjoying themselves during the winter season 
. but i feel bad for Kyle Hendricks, 12 seasons is a long time to give up on his baseball career 
. hope he's happy with whatever he decides to do next 
. and omg Portillo's is my fave food in chicago too 
. Snowball fights in Millennium Park sounds like a blast – I wish I was there to join in on the fun! 
And yay for Ben Johnson bringing clarity and accountability to the Bears, hopefully they can turn their season around soon 
. Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years of playing baseball, that's a big milestone for him – he must be super relieved to be moving on from the game 
. I love the theme for this week’s crossword puzzle, Chicago food is always delicious 
. It's always great to see people having fun during the cold weather. But what I really love about this winter storm is how it brought back memories of all the classic Chicago food, like Portillo's 
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Chicago's winter storm brought a surprise - kids going wild in Millennium Park 
, kinda cool, but also super reckless. Like, aren't they worried about getting hurt or getting in trouble? Shouldn't there be some sort of supervision for that? Guess the city's all about embracing the fun, even if it means taking a risk.
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what's up with portillo's being the answer to 32a in the crosswords tho? have you guys tried their hot dogs or Italian beef sandwiches? btw, i love how young and carefree that girl looks in the pic of her holding a snowball 
. Meanwhile, Louis Crevier is gonna be a pro at passing by next season, that's cool to see 
️. Kyle Hendricks retiring after 12 seasons? crazy how fast time flies 
. And who doesn't love Portillo's, the answer to 32A in those crosswords? 
i love how chicago is getting into the winter spirit already. and yay for ben johnson bringing clarity to the bears team, sounds like he's gonna bring some much needed wins 
and kyle hendricks retiring after 12 seasons? that's crazy, i remember when he first started out... what are his plans now?
Who doesn't love a good Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich from that iconic spot?
. On the bright side, I heard they're adding some new snow removal tech this year – supposedly it'll make cleaning up after these storms way more efficient 
. Still not convinced, but at least something's being done about it, right?
and i'm dyin over portillos in 32a haha snowball fights in millennium park tho? that's just the best thing ever 
️. And can we talk about Kyle Hendricks retiring? 12 seasons of amazing baseball is something to be proud of 
. But let's get back to Chicago food... Portillo's in 32A is a total win 
! Meanwhile, I'm loving Ben Johnson as the new Bears head coach, he seems to bring some much-needed calm and clarity to the team 
. but kyle hendricks retiring after 12 seasons is sad, he was always so clutch on the mound