PHILADELPHIA — David Mirković had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Kylan Boswell scored 18 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 73-65 win over Penn State on Saturday night at the Palestra. Keaton Wagler scored 16 points and Zvonimir Ivišić added five blocked shots for the Illini (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) in the first of a 12-day stretch in which they play three of four conference … [Read more...] about David Mirković and Kylan Boswell help No. 20 Illinois beat Penn State 73-65 at Philly’s Palestra
Providence athletes provide new year fun for special needs children
While most people count down to Jan. 1, Hayley Carroll counts down to Jan. 2. Carroll, an 8-year-old from New Lenox who is on the autistic spectrum, can’t wait for the second day of the new year to attend the Providence Catholic Super Celtics Special Needs Coed camp. The fourth running of the camp took place Friday and Saturday mornings in the Providence gymnasiums and dozens … [Read more...] about Providence athletes provide new year fun for special needs children
Today in Chicago History: Fox’s WFLD-Ch. 32 begins broadcasting
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Jan. 5, 2017 Six reputed leaders of the Hobos street gang were convicted of racketeering conspiracy charges on Jan. 4, 2017. A federal jury found the gang carried out a total of eight murders over … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: Fox’s WFLD-Ch. 32 begins broadcasting
Today in History: Burj Khalifa opens
Today is Sunday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2026. There are 361 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 4, 2010, the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world at 2,717 feet tall, opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Also on this date: In 1853, New Yorker Solomon Northup regained his freedom after being kidnapped in Washington, D.C., and forced into slavery in … [Read more...] about Today in History: Burj Khalifa opens
Asking Eric: Why should I go to my 50th high school reunion?
Dear Eric: Why should I go to my 50th high school reunion? I received a phone call from a former classmate who wouldn’t give me the time of day when we were in school together. “You need to go!” No, thank you. The cost is outrageous. Plus, most of the people I would like to see are either not going or are deceased. During my high school years, I was not treated well by some of … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Why should I go to my 50th high school reunion?