Chicago Sports Spring 2008

With the Bulls and Blackhawks not in the playoffs, everyone is excited about the upcoming baseball season. As I write this both the White Sox and Cubs are in first place. Not a surprising start for the Cubs but the start of the White Sox is a pleasant surprise.

I went to the White Sox opener and tailgated in the parking lot. They won the game on Joe Crede’s grand slam. I also went to the Yankees game in Chicago with an ardent Yankees fan.

The White Sox erected a monument outside the front gate to the 2005 World Series Champions. My mother bought me a brick for Christmas that will be part of it with the inscription “2005 White Sox, Dreams Come True, Frank Ochal”. Look for it when you go to the park.

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Real Estate Law

With the real estate slump, my business has been down a little. I have doing more criminal and family law cases. Prices are still holding up in Chicago but most of my work seem to involve the seller having problems making payments. It is a good time for buyers and there are many good deals out there on property!

Mom’s 80th Birthday

Mom’s 80th Birthday We just celebrated my mother’s 80th birthday at Chili’s Restaurant in Skokie. This is where she wanted to go as she thinks the ribs are the best and my mother deserves the best.

The late 2007 Chicago Sports Scene

Not much good in Chicago sports right now, with the Bears and Bulls struggling. The only bright spot seems to be the Blackhawks and their decision to place home games on TV. Go Hawks and it is about time.

Bears open season stumbling

With the White Sox season over, the Cubs heading for the playoff, the Bears open the season disappointingly. Let’s hope they get well playing the Lions.