Muddy's House/ Konkol Column/ O-Block/ Justin-Time For Packers?

Chicago IL

14 October, 2021

6:45 PM

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After a string of intriguing court filings this week, absentminded slobs in hot water with the feds should probably start watching to see if Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson beats bank and income tax fraud charges by coming clean with a dirty secret they have in common. Lawyers for the grandson and nephew of Chicago mayors want potential jurors to know Thompson is "one of, if not the most disorganized lawyers" who can't pay attention long enough to read an entire email, according to court papers. Attorney's representing the 11th Ward boss contend that's a reason he's not guilty of willingly lie to the feds and defrauding the IRS. If Thompson's scatterbrain defense works, imagine the sudden outbreak of messy desks and unfilled Adderall prescriptions that could pop up at City Hall. KONKOL COLUMN: Is Alderman Thompson's Scatterbrain Defense Genius Or Cuckoo? Intermittently Wet. High: 64 Low: 48. The feds are going after O-Block, Chicago's most notorious gang turf known for producing murders and hit-making drill-rappers. Five men with O-Block ties were indicted on racketeering charges in the 2020 Gold Coast slaying of rapper FBG Duck. (Patch)Bears rookie Justin Fields considers himself a big game quarterback. Sunday's rivalry game against the Packers at Soldier Field will be his chance to prove it, Patch's Jeff Arnold writes. (Patch)Speaking of proving it, after a yearlong trial run to see if Chicagoans would use electronic scooters, City Council voted to pass a measure that will put e-scooters throughout the city's neighborhoods for the next two years. But don't fear for your ankles yet, the scooters must be equipped with "geo-fencing" tech that will prohibit them from going on the sidewalk, aldermen said. (Patch)A mariachi band serenaded police officer Carlos Yanez Jr. as he was wheeled from the hospital two months after the shooting that took the life of his partner, the late Ella French. Yanez lost an eye, has bullets lodged in his head and remains partially paralyzed as a result of the traffic stop gone wrong. (Patch)Planning your Halloweekend already? Eater Chicago released their guide for the best places to celebrate with Pumpkin Beer, carving kits and haunted cocktails. While those looking for a different type of spooky could head over to the Innertown Pub. (Eater) Today's Chicago Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in Chicago: Opening Reception at the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (noon) Runway Latinx at the Underground Cocktail Club (6 p.m.)Casino Night at Chicago Illuminating Company (5:30 p.m.) Bluesfest at Logan Center for the Arts (5:30 p.m.) Dan Savage's Hump Film Festival at the Music Box Theatre (6:30 p.m.)Rodrigo Y Gabriella at Chicago Theater (7:30 p.m.) Rodrigo Y Gabriella. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Just The Links: Muddy Waters' longtime North Kenwood home is a city landmark.Is that smoke? Well, it's Friday, Sears Tower has nothing to do, so ... COVID-19 tackles Bears running game before Packers showdown. Is there anything Candace Parker can't do? Doubt it.A truck driver was charged with DUI after a 7-vehicle crash on the Kennedy Sunday.What's it like to live in a journalism graveyard? Check out the Tribune Tower Residences. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Improovy Painters Chicago — The #1-Rated Painting Services In Chicagoland - Easy & Fast! (Visit website) Governors State University — Scholarships for Entering Freshmen and Transfer students (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: "Something Rotten!" presented by Theatre Nebula (October 15) October-ner Fest 2021 (October 16) Heritage Rock Fest II (October 16) Vintage Garage Market Season Finale! (October 17) Chicago Artisan Market - 100+ top artisans (Sun, Oct 17 | 10am-4pm) (October 17) Autumn Serenade (October 17) The Facility Low Cost Oct & Nov Civilian Training classes for Self & Family Protection (October 24) Add your event Housing: 6 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom 3 Story Colonial in FLOSSMOOR PARK (Details) 3 Bedroom Duplex with Rooftop Deck in Bronzeville (Details) Add your listing Job listings: Maintenance Worker I - Village of Skokie Refuse Collection Div. (Details) Add your job listing Love the new Chicago Daily? Send your pals this link to subscribe. — Mark Konkol and Eileen O'Gorman Got a tip? Email Eileen: [email protected]