Schoolwork comes naturally to Waukegan High School sophomore Brent Heisner as it did for him as a seventh grader at Robert Abbott Middle School three years ago. Like a lot of youngsters then, he was feeling the impact of COVID-19-imposed isolation. Hearing about the Breakfast Club for eighth graders which met two mornings a month for food and mentoring from adults, Heisner … [Read more...] about Breakfast Club provides mentorship for Waukegan youths; ‘I really opened up and talked about everything’
‘Bomb cyclone’ threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE — Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm, with heavy rain and winds set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning Tuesday and lasting through Friday as the strongest atmospheric river — long plumes of … [Read more...] about ‘Bomb cyclone’ threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Bobby Narang’s top 10 girls basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2024-25 season
Lake Zurich and Grayslake Central look like the favorites in their respective conferences. TOP 10 TEAMS 1. Lake Zurich (19-14): There’s no shortage of talent and experience among the Bears, who bring back their top nine players from last season and should contend for the North Suburban Conference title. Senior forward Avery Cooper (Creighton), senior guard Molly Friesen … [Read more...] about Bobby Narang’s top 10 girls basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2024-25 season
Column: Chicago Blackhawks’ benching of Taylor Hall and latest line changes smack of the same thing — desperation
If you were taken aback by Taylor Hall’s healthy scratch before the Chicago Blackhawks’ game in Vancouver on Saturday, you’re not the only one. Hall was too. “Yeah, I was surprised,” Hall told reporters after practice Monday at Fifth Third Arena. “It was unexpected from the standpoint of I didn’t know that I was even close to being in that spot really. If there (were) some … [Read more...] about Column: Chicago Blackhawks’ benching of Taylor Hall and latest line changes smack of the same thing — desperation
1 dead, 4 injured after stolen vehicle strikes pole overnight in Gresham neighborhood
A passenger of a car was fatally injured and four others were hurt overnight when the vehicle struck a pole on the South Side in Gresham neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 2:15 a.m., a white Chrysler 300 that was reported stolen was headed south in the 7700 block of South Vincennes Avenue when it struck a pole, police said. A passenger of the Chrysler was fatally … [Read more...] about 1 dead, 4 injured after stolen vehicle strikes pole overnight in Gresham neighborhood