The Chicago Bulls lost to the Atlanta Hawks 110-94 on Wednesday night at the United Center, extending their losing streak to three games during one of the lightest stretches of the season. Some losses are hard-fought. This one was gift-wrapped. A night after falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 119-113, the Bulls made little effort to protect the ball early — and the Hawks … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls gift-wrap a win to the injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks — plus 3 takeaways from their 3rd straight loss
Lockport’s Sophie Kelner vs. Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. A marquee matchup. And Kelner prevails. ‘Doing amazing.’
Lockport’s Sophie Kelner knew Wednesday night was going to present a big challenge for her as she squared off with one of the state’s top wrestlers in Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. When it became clear the outcome of a tight dual would likely swing on her match, there was even more pressure on the junior 190-pounder. But Kelner converts those nerves into positive energy. “I was … [Read more...] about Lockport’s Sophie Kelner vs. Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. A marquee matchup. And Kelner prevails. ‘Doing amazing.’
Chicago White Sox come to terms with 16 players — including 6 pitchers — as part of the international signing period
David Keller believes that talent comes from anywhere and everywhere. “And as a part of that, we want to make our presence felt in the areas where talent is coming from,” said Keller, a special assistant to the general manager for the White Sox, during a videoconference call Wednesday. The Sox announced agreements with players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Cuba on … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox come to terms with 16 players — including 6 pitchers — as part of the international signing period
Letters: Restoring exceptions to Chicago’s sanctuary city law would help most immigrants
Last week, Ald. Silvana Tabares and I gave notice to discharge and vote on changes to the Welcoming City Ordinance that would have returned the exceptions as to when our city departments could engage with federal authorities. The changes would have restricted engaging with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to instances when an undocumented individual chooses to commit … [Read more...] about Letters: Restoring exceptions to Chicago’s sanctuary city law would help most immigrants
Steep Ravine, formerly Ravinia Brewing, joins forces with Moor’s to launch Logan Square taproom/sports bar
Steep Ravine Brewing, the Highland Park craft brewer that shed its Ravinia Brewing name after a legal trademark battle with Ravinia Festival, is reopening its Logan Square taproom next month with a new partner — Chicago-based Moor’s Brewing. Diversey House, which bills itself as an experiential sports bar and brewery, will feature on-site offerings from both Steep Ravine and … [Read more...] about Steep Ravine, formerly Ravinia Brewing, joins forces with Moor’s to launch Logan Square taproom/sports bar