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
Daily Horoscope for January 16, 2025
General Daily Insight for January 16, 2025 Everyone’s nerves are on edge! The sensitive Moon struggles to work with confusing Neptune, making it difficult to know how we’re really feeling or why. When nervous Mercury has similar battles with expansive Jupiter at 7:51 am EST, our worries are magnified — we might even play a part in making them more real by talking about them. … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for January 16, 2025