Chicago Tribune

For as long as he can remember, former Aurora resident Brian O’Malley has aimed high. A star athlete at Marmion Academy who went on to play two sports at the U.S. Naval Academy, he truly enjoys the view at the top. So it’s no surprise he turned a childhood love of flying – he got hooked at age 5 when a family friend took him up in his small Cessna – into a successful career. … [Read more...] about Column: Aurora native attempting to climb Mount Everest at age 61

Game 82 for every team in the NBA has arrived. For 10 clubs, it’s the end of the season. For 13 others, it’s one last game before the postseason. And for seven teams in the Western Conference, Game 82 might feel like Game 7. The NBA regular season ends Sunday, with seven postseason-bound West teams entering the final day wondering where they’ll land in the standings. And it all … [Read more...] about The NBA regular season ends today. The East playoff picture is clear — but the West comes down to Game 82.

Only days after the conclusion of March Madness, it’s almost time for the Chicago Sky to be on the clock once again. This year’s WNBA draft won’t be as explosive for the Sky as it was in 2024, when the team maneuvered to secure the No. 3 pick. Instead, the Sky traded out of the lottery and added veteran guard Ariel Atkins. That trade was further rewarded when top stars such as … [Read more...] about 8 options for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA draft, including Hailey Van Lith and Saniya Rivers