When ‘one bad dude’ came to the mall
Mr. T, a popular actor, who rose to fame as Clubber Lang in Rocky III and later as B.A. Baracus…
Look Ma, No Gloves!
In 1995 the No Gloves National 16-inch Softball Tournament faced record heat and crowds. Park Superintendent Larry Pikarz reported, “Those…
Summer at South Side Park
The south-side park, which is now referred to by its proper name, Reiger Park, was a busy hub for local…
An update on Jackie ‘Talk of the Town’ Schulz
For nearly 50 years, Jackie Schulz wrote a weekly column in the Review called “Talk of the Town.” Her infectious…
Where’s the beef?
In 1984 Wendy’s aired a commercial where three elderly women were remarking on how big the bun of an enormous…
The ‘Tell Her Not to Worry’ float
The July 4th parade of 1918 in Forest Park, was formed “to arouse interest and enthusiasm” at a time when…
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