Hundreds of mourners lined up outside an Oak Lawn funeral home Sunday to pay their respects to fallen Chicago police Officer Enrique Martínez, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month. As the sun set and its last rays pierced the clouds, and temperatures dropped in the early evening, the trickle of people heading into the wake remained constant. Close to the main … [Read more...] about ‘Far too frequent’: At wake for slain CPD Officer Enrique Martinez, peers decry killing
Caleb Williams looked functional Sunday, but experienced a Chicago Bears tradition — another stunning loss to the Green Bay Packers
For a few heady moments Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, as the Chicago Bears sideline watched kicker Cairo Santos line up for his 46-yard field-goal attempt, it appeared that Caleb Williams might be the quarterback to finally break the streak. Six years, 10 games. Two other Bears first-round pick quarterbacks. Three other Bears offensive coordinators. That’s what the life of … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams looked functional Sunday, but experienced a Chicago Bears tradition — another stunning loss to the Green Bay Packers
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week
Richards, Lincoln-Way Central and Chicago Christian continue to move up the rankings. Top 10 With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way East 12-0 (1) After more Jonas Williams magic against Stevenson, showdown with Loyola looms Saturday. 2. Mount Carmel 9-3 (2) Freshman sensation Marshaun Thornton hauls in two long TD catches for Caravan … [Read more...] about Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week
Column: The cruelty of the Chicago Bears’ losing skid is reaching new levels. Make it make sense.
Are you sitting down? Seriously. You’ll never believe this, all this misery and misfortune that continues smothering the Chicago Bears. With 4 minutes, 17 seconds to go Sunday at Soldier Field, the Bears had a 19-14 lead over the rival Green Bay Packers with their established and strong-minded defense on the field and ready for closing time. One big stop and the team’s … [Read more...] about Column: The cruelty of the Chicago Bears’ losing skid is reaching new levels. Make it make sense.
Man killed in two-vehicle crash on Stevenson Expressway near Lyons: state police
A Romeoville man was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Stevenson Expressway near west suburban Lyons, according to the Illinois state police. Killed was Amarildo Ponce, 53, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. The collision happened just before 1:30 a.m. on the southbound Interstate 55 near 1st Avenue, authorities said. Ponce was … [Read more...] about Man killed in two-vehicle crash on Stevenson Expressway near Lyons: state police