Moving from fall to winter, Oswego’s Mariano Velasco continues to be an excellent multitasker. Velasco, the 2025 Beacon-News/Courier-News Football Player of the Year, stood out as a defensive back and wide receiver as the Panthers earned Class 8A state runner-up honors. Now, the senior point guard has been providing a steadying influence for Oswego’s boys basketball team while … [Read more...] about Coming off visit to Air Force for football, Mariano Velasco flies high for Oswego basketball. ‘Passion for it.’
Chicago Bears RBs coach Eric Bieniemy returning to Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator
Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy is set to become the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, according to an NFL Network report Wednesday. Bieniemy will resume a role he held in Kansas City from 2018-22. Bieniemy’s stint with the Bears was brief but productive. In his lone season on coach Ben Johnson’s staff, the Bears went from 25th in the league in rushing … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears RBs coach Eric Bieniemy returning to Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator
Illinois officials launch investigation into landlord’s role in South Shore raid
Nearly four months after the high-profile immigration raid of a South Shore apartment complex, Illinois officials are launching an investigation into claims that the building’s managers played a role in what became one of the most infamous moments of Operation Midway Blitz. The Illinois Department of Human Rights on Wednesday filed a housing discrimination charge alleging the … [Read more...] about Illinois officials launch investigation into landlord’s role in South Shore raid
Former officer acquitted at trial over police response to Uvalde, Texas, school shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A former police officer was acquitted Wednesday evening of charges he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the critical opening minutes of what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Jurors deliberated for more than seven hours before finding former Uvalde schools police … [Read more...] about Former officer acquitted at trial over police response to Uvalde, Texas, school shooting
Frank Nazar will return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Thursday for his 1st game in more than a month
Center Frank Nazar will be in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup for Thursday night’s road game against the Carolina Hurricanes. It will be his first game in 33 days. “I’ve been ready for four weeks; now I’m allowed to (play),” Nazar said after practice Wednesday. “It was good to get up and down the sheet, play with some guys that I’ll probably be playing with and get those touches … [Read more...] about Frank Nazar will return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Thursday for his 1st game in more than a month