It has been a month of upheaval for basketball in Chicago. After trading Zach LaVine at the deadline, the Bulls are wading through the final murky weeks of the regular season as they prepare to take yet another crack at the play-in tournament. And the Sky’s roster is almost set after making a major trade Sunday to acquire veteran guard Ariel Atkins for the No. 3 pick in the … [Read more...] about Bulls and Sky Q&A: Why are Bulls satisfied with making the play-in? Can Kamilla Cardoso make the jump?
Why Caleb Williams’ development remains Chicago Bears’ top priority — even amid an offseason overhaul
INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Poles was more than 10 minutes into his latest state-of-the-team update Tuesday morning when one of the Chicago Bears’ most pressing topics finally came up. Poles had spoken enthusiastically about his rapidly growing bond with new coach Ben Johnson: “Everything I learned about him through the interview process has played out really well in person.” Poles had … [Read more...] about Why Caleb Williams’ development remains Chicago Bears’ top priority — even amid an offseason overhaul
Mason Martin has a straightforward role in his varsity debut. ‘Keep shooting.’ Neuqua Valley is happy he does.
There’s a simple explanation for why Mason Martin is playing varsity basketball for Neuqua Valley as a sophomore. “He was the best shooter on the sophomore team last year,” coach Todd Sutton said with a chuckle. Martin hasn’t been any less effective this season. “He’s the leading 3-point shooter,” Sutton said. Indeed, while freshman phenom Cole Kelly has made the most … [Read more...] about Mason Martin has a straightforward role in his varsity debut. ‘Keep shooting.’ Neuqua Valley is happy he does.
Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, found dead at home at 95 years old
Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95. Hackman was a frequent and versatile presence on screen from the 1960s until his retirement. His dozens of films … [Read more...] about Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, found dead at home at 95 years old
Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation
Good morning, Chicago. State Rep. Kambium “Kam” Buckner called on Metra to release the findings of an internal investigation, expressing his “deep disappointment” in the rail agency’s decision to withhold the results of the work of an outside law firm. “At a time when fiscal constraints require us to scrutinize (transit) governance, operations and agency structures, this lack … [Read more...] about Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation