And in the end … This is Chicago Public Square’s final 2023 edition. Back Jan. 2.
■ But catch continual news updates and commentary through the holidays on the Square Facebook page …
■ … where, for instance, yesterday you would have received word of ex-Chicago City Council member Ed Burke’s conviction on federal corruption charges.
■ If you’re not a Facebook member, you can still see those posts—just by tapping the X in the corner of that nagging “See more on Facebook” popup.
Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for. Here’s our year-end news quiz, devised by The Conversation’s quizmaster, past Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions winner Fritz Holznagel.
■ … although he confesses to having accidentally tapped one correct answer before consciously making a choice.
While you’re in tapping mode. Consider backing Square before the end of the year in the Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago poll …
■ … with two votes—for Best Email Newsletter and Best Independent Website or Blog.
Thank you. This service is free for all because of generous contributions from a relatively few readers (11%, to be precise) who help cover rising production and delivery costs.
■ On the Legion of Chicago Public Squarians page, you’ll find the roster of those who’ve chosen to have their names published.
■ You can join their honored ranks for as little as $1, once, here.
Happy New Year, one and all.