Turn Back Clock / La Russa Redux / TBOX is Back / Katie Couric

Chicago IL

05 November, 2021

11:37 PM

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The White Sox made it official: Tony La Russa scored a new contract that gives the 77-year-old skipper another shot to win a World Series title on the South Side. Overheard in Bridgeport: Tony better not blow it. (Insert Breathalyzer joke here). Jeff Arnold On Sports: At 77, Tony La Russa Gets One More Shot At Ring With White Sox Tony La Russa. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Saturday: Windblown. High: 55 Low: 42. Sunday: Bit Better Than Yesterday. High: 63 Low: 47. At 2 a.m. Sunday, the clock above my kitchen sink will be right again. That's when Daylight Savings Time ends. Don't forget to turn back your clocks an hour. (Patch)Attention Black business owners: For the first time, ever, state officials want you to fill out a survey that asks how you're doing. What are you up against? Let 'em know. (Defender)Chicago's 108th Christmas tree was felled in a Logan Square front yard and hauled to Millennial Park, where we'll turn on the lights Nov. 19. (Patch)A Chicago police officer faces felony charges for fatally shooting her husband, who also was a police officer. During an argument, Jacqueline Villasenor pulled a gun and threatened suicide. There was a struggle over the gun before German Villasenor was shot in the chest. (CBS2)A 4-year-old boy was shot multiple times in South Chicago Saturday night. (FOX32)Need some good news? Give Jon Hansen's podcast, "It's All Good," a listen. This week, talks to Chicago dog mushers, of all things. (Block Club) For A Good Time, Click: Saturday: Frida Festival in Dvorak Park (11 a.m.)House Music vs. Reggae Dance Battle at Simone's (9 p.m.)Cornhole Tournament at Rizzo's (2 p.m.)Hairbanger's Ball at Joe's Live (9 p.m.)Katie Couric at The Chicago Theatre (7:30 p.m.) Katie Couric. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Sunday: Felonious Munk at Zanies Comedy Club (7 p.m.)Wicker Park Farmers Market (8 a.m.)The Roast of James Bond at Laugh Factory (7 p.m.)23 Hour Party at Smart Bar (7 a.m.)Blackhawks Vs. Predators at United Center (6 p.m.) Just The Links: Coronavirus did not kill Wrigleyville's most infamous bar crawl. TBOX is back.Chicago Public Schools will be closed Nov. 12 for Vaccine Awareness Day.You missed your chance to see the Lincoln Park polar bear, Talini. It's denning season.Scottie Pippen still hates Michael Jordan.WBEZ's list of places Chicago kids can get vaccinated. 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 — Attend the Undergraduate Open House, Saturday, Nov. 13 (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: WALK-IN HIRING EVENT - UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial (November 6) 33% off a medical cannabis card certification all November long (November 6) NBA Watch Party Hosted by ESPN (November 6) Tellin' Tales Theatre presents: Hands Up! Gender (November 7) Coffee & Crepes for a Cause (November 7) Spanish for Beginners Adult Class via ZOOM (November 8) UChicago Medicine - RN Hiring Events - Walk-ins Welcome! (November 9) Music with the Rabbi (November 9) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) UChicago Medicine Hiring Event - Housekeeping & Patient Transportation (November 10) Sky Hopinka: Channeling Indigenous Histories (November 10) 3rd Annual Saluting Our Troops - FREE DENTISTRY Event (November 11) RADIO GAGA: Lady Gaga + Queen Live at City Winery Chicago (November 12) Evanston Chamber Music Society Presents The Galvin Cello Quartet (November 13) The Facility Force on Target / Illinois 16/8 Hour CCL & 3 Hour CCL Renewal classes & More (November 21) Add your event Job listings: Will County Sheriff Correctional Officer (Details) Add your job listing Love Chicago Daily? Tell your pals and send them this link to subscribe. — Mark About me: Mark Konkol, recipient of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, wrote and produced the Peabody Award-winning series "Time: The Kalief Browder Story." He was a producer, writer and narrator for the "Chicagoland" docuseries on CNN and a consulting producer on the Showtime documentary "16 Shots." Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Chicago Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].