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Dread can be suffocating, but Ganser make it work like a spark. On their new EP, Nothing You Do Matters (Felte), the Chicago postpunk four-piece take cues from dance punk for their end-of-the-world party music—they’re trying to build something worth living for in a hellscape that constantly finds boring new ways to make everyone feel disposable and empty. Ganser understand that there’s little we can do as individuals to change the trajectory of our historical moment, but they’re also aware that beyond the grimness of futility and despair there’s the option of simply getting off the bus—“People Watching” and “What Me Worry?” encompass both these emotional poles, but they also make it clear we can find some semblance of liberty by setting our own terms. On the chorus of “What Me Worry?,” bassist-vocalist Alicia Gaines honors her own agency by insisting that the path in front of her is still uncharted; as her elongated bellow stretches out against a wall of guitars fit for TV on the Radio, every syllable says her choices are hers to make. At least some of Ganser’s choices seem to be working; their breakthrough 2020 album, Just Look at That Sky, established them as one of the best rock bands in town, no easy feat considering the pandemic made it difficult to hear those songs in person. There’s a lot of rottenness in the world, but Nothing You Do Matters makes me thankful we’ve still got Ganser.

Ganser Otoboke Beaver headline. Sun 10/9, 8:30 PM, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, remaining tickets available only at the door, 21+

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The 2022 season won’t go down as a good year for the Chicago Cubs but it certainly won’t go down as the worst either. There have been plenty of ups and downs but lately, it has been mostly good for the club.

After a big win on Thursday, they are 8-2 in their last ten games thanks to a four-game win streak. Through this, the Cubs did a big favor for one of their biggest National League Central Division rivals in the Milwaukee Brewers.

The St. Louis Cardinals are the division champions and they did it over the Brewers with relative ease. However, the Brewers are still very much alive in the National League Wild Card race. With just under a week left, there is still a lot to be decided.

The Chicago Cubs just got done sweeping a three-game series at home over the Philadelphia Phillies. That is the team that holds the final NL Wild Card spot with the Brewers trailing close behind.

The Chicago Cubs did their best to help out their rivals in the Milwaukee Brewers.

During that time, the Brewers went 1-2 but they would have been buried even further had the Cubs allowed the Phillies to beat them badly. The Cubs certainly didn’t play well against Philly to help out their Milwaukee rivals but they probably enjoyed playing spoiler.

Now, heading into the weekend, the Brewers trail the final Wild Card spot by 0.5 games. They have three more games against the Miami Marlins followed by three with the Arizona Diamondbacks to end the season.

Meanwhile, the Phillies wrap up the season with four against the Washington Nationals and three against the Houston Astros.

Based on the two schedules, it is obvious that they each start with a series that they should win but the Brewers close against the Diamondbacks while the Phillies have the Astros who are one of the best teams in the entire league. Advantage Brewers.

If the Brewers do go on to win the final Wild Card spot, they can thank the Cubs for helping them buy sweeping those Phillies who are reeling. Unfortunately, if that did happen, they would likely face the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card Series which is really no fun for Cubs fans anyway.

As for this pesky Cubs team, they finish the season with six straight games against the Cincinnati Reds (three at home and three on the road. It should be bth interesting and exciting to see how it all plays out.

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Dread can be suffocating, but Ganser make it work like a spark. On their new EP, Nothing You Do Matters (Felte), the Chicago postpunk four-piece take cues from dance punk for their end-of-the-world party music—they’re trying to build something worth living for in a hellscape that constantly finds boring new ways to make everyone feel disposable and empty. Ganser understand that there’s little we can do as individuals to change the trajectory of our historical moment, but they’re also aware that beyond the grimness of futility and despair there’s the option of simply getting off the bus—“People Watching” and “What Me Worry?” encompass both these emotional poles, but they also make it clear we can find some semblance of liberty by setting our own terms. On the chorus of “What Me Worry?,” bassist-vocalist Alicia Gaines honors her own agency by insisting that the path in front of her is still uncharted; as her elongated bellow stretches out against a wall of guitars fit for TV on the Radio, every syllable says her choices are hers to make. At least some of Ganser’s choices seem to be working; their breakthrough 2020 album, Just Look at That Sky, established them as one of the best rock bands in town, no easy feat considering the pandemic made it difficult to hear those songs in person. There’s a lot of rottenness in the world, but Nothing You Do Matters makes me thankful we’ve still got Ganser.

Ganser Otoboke Beaver headline. Sun 10/9, 8:30 PM, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, remaining tickets available only at the door, 21+

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After a week of pessimism and coping, it appears the Chicago Bulls and their fanbase have some optimism regarding Lonzo Ball’s injury status. Following a successful arthroscopic debridement, it was reported earlier today that the Bulls feel confident and optimistic about Lonzo’s chances to return to play this year.

Prior to this news, the Chicago Bulls were likely going to rely on a point-guard-by-committee approach banking on Alex Caruso, Goran Dragic, and emerging second-year player Ayo Dosunmu.

While Caruso and Dragic have had their own share of issues staying healthy, Dragic is a proven scorer while Caruso has the makings of an elite defender.

Meanwhile, Ayo showed flashes of being a potential long-term starter throughout his rookie season and while unfortunately, he hit a rookie wall down the stretch, he looks poised to enter his second year stronger (both physically and mentally) to take on the challenge of competing against the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

However, while there were reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming Chicago Bulls season – including Ayo – most of these storylines were overshadowed by the uncertainty surrounding Lonzo Ball’s knee, especially after his press conference where he expressed that he still feels pain even walking up the stairs.

If the Chicago Bulls get Lonzo Ball back by the All-Star break, their ceiling for the 2022-23 season raises exponentially.

Last season, Lonzo Ball played 35 games and when he went down with his injury the Bulls were 1st place in the East. Now, even with an improved eastern conference, the Chicago Bulls (with a healthy Lonzo) could be talented enough to avoid the play-in tournament and make the playoffs for the second straight season.

Should Lonzo miss the whole season, which is still on the table at this point, the Chicago Bulls may have to rely on the play-in tournament if they are to make the playoffs this year.

There are a lot of interesting storylines to follow with respect to the Bulls this year as they chose to pursue continuity while their competition all bolstered their rosters in major ways.

Chief among them is the growth of Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu, development which the front office is surely banked on when deciding to remain inactive in free agency this summer.

Now, with some clarity on Lonzo Ball’s injury, there may be some hope after all that the Chicago Bulls could field a complete and healthy team this season.

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Chicago Bears fans came into the 2022 offseason with the hope that Justin Fields will take off in his second year. With former Bears coach Matt Nagy getting fired and no longer putting his young quarterback in bad situations.

It was one of the main reasons to expect Fields to show significant improvement in year two. The other main reason, the Bears would be hiring a new general manager that will put the proper infrastructure around Fields for him to be able to play up to his potential.

Us Bears fans assumed that would be hiring the right offensive mind to get the most out of Fields’ potential. The other, is the new general manager making it a point of emphasis to put together a strong wide receiver room to accelerate his development. The Bears went with a defensive coach in Matt Eberflus as their new head coach. A hire that had fans puzzled considering the young talent you have at QB.

The Bears hired former Packers QB coach Luke Getsy to be the next offensive coordinator. They further put together a respectable offensive coaching staff around Fields. The attention however was focused on one area of the team. Fans wanted to know from their new GM

Will Chicago Bears newly GM put a respectable passing offense around his young talented quarterback or sacrifice this year for future greater pastures?

Poles’ decision to not add significant difference makers on the outside is starting to take its toll. He did not splurge big in free agency, opting to go the bargain bin route with guys like Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown. Neither one has separated themselves to be difference makers in the passing attack. Pringle when not hurt is showing why he was at the bottom of the Kansas City Chiefs’ pecking order in their passing offense.

It is safe to say that Pringle is finding out how hard life is when Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill are not commending so much attention. St. Brown has outperformed Pringle despite signing for lesser money than Pringle, but we are starting to see get a clear indication of what he is as a WR in this league.

The draft strategy will remain a hot-button topic in the Chicago Bears fan base. Poles having two 2nds round picks and choosing two defensive backs with those picks was bold. At the time, the Bears should have added more to the skill position other than Velus Jones Jr. Instead, Poles took the long approach to fix the passing offense.

The long approach? Knowing that the Bears will be more than well off in terms of the salary cap in 2023 compared to this past offseason. Not to mention all their draft picks starting next year. Ideally you hope the Bears improve at the WR position so much it pushes a guy like Darnell Mooney down to a #3 WR.

For right now, the Bears’ offense must heavily rely on what is working for them. Lean on the running game until the passing game has a breakthrough.

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