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Fear the Chandelier in "Phantom of the Opera"-Tonight!

Yeah, it was about 100 degrees or so- but nothing could keep yours truly from making the scene at Joliet's Silver Cross Field (see? Even a "silver cross" couldn't stop me!) for the big Slammers game against the Normal CornBelters Friday night! We made our way to Joliet, passing the old Joliet Prison we've seen so many times in "Blues Brothers" and "Prison Break"- enjoying the still-posted road signs warning drivers NOT to pick up hitchhikers-and found the great ballpark easily.After spending a few minutes in the air-conditioned comfort of the Joliet Sports Hall of Fame room, listening to a fine chorus of youngsters practicing the National Anthem (yes, I DID remove the old stovepipe du...

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