Benet’s Aniya Warren headlines the group, which includes six of her teammates. FIRST TEAM Audrey Asleson, Benet, senior, setter: Had 596 assists, 143 digs, 116 kills, 59 blocks and 36 aces for Class 4A state runner-up. All-conference. Committed to Colorado. Brooklynne Brass, Benet, junior, outside hitter: Had 184 kills, 109 digs and 31 blocks in 28 matches for Class 4A state … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2024 Naperville Sun Girls Volleyball All-Area Team
Daywatch: CPS at a $10 billion impasse with CTU
Good morning, Chicago. Facing mounting demands from the Chicago Teachers Union to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement, Chicago Public Schools officials say they don’t have the revenue to meet many of the union’s asks. In a media briefing yesterday, CPS laid out the district’s financial priorities and sticking points in negotiations with the 30,000-member union. They … [Read more...] about Daywatch: CPS at a $10 billion impasse with CTU
No. 25 Illinois visits Rutgers with both teams trending upward in the Big Ten
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — After years of being at the bottom of the Big Ten, No. 25 Illinois and Rutgers are going in the right direction under coaches Bret Bielema and Greg Schiano with the season entering its final two weeks. The Illini (7-3, 4-3) and Scarlet Knights (6-4, 3-4) are both bowl-eligible heading into Saturday’s game at SHI Stadium, and both have a lot at stake. Illinois … [Read more...] about No. 25 Illinois visits Rutgers with both teams trending upward in the Big Ten
Pam Bondi chosen for Trump’s attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration. Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial, when he was accused — but not convicted — of abusing his power as he tried … [Read more...] about Pam Bondi chosen for Trump’s attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Warrants put Israeli prime minister and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity
The decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and a top Hamas official puts them in a small group of leaders to be accused of crimes against humanity. The court issued warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas leader Israel … [Read more...] about Warrants put Israeli prime minister and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity