Winning is a contradictory thing for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls allowed opponents to score at least 120 points in four of their last six games. They also won all four of those games. This dichotomy is powering a four-game winning streak for the Bulls, who at 14-15 after winning five of six — including two straight over the Hawks in Atlanta — have nearly pulled themselves back … [Read more...] about Can the Chicago Bulls keep outscoring their opponents — or is their defense on the hot seat again?
Column: No one is buying the Bears’ Indiana stadium gambit
There was a holiday hootenanny on Chicago’s lakefront when the Bears bested long-time rival the Green Bay Packers in a thrilling overtime victory on Saturday night. The spectacular win meant the team clinched a spot in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2020. Orange-and-blue pride has swept the region. But like a lingering hangover, there remains that stadium-search … [Read more...] about Column: No one is buying the Bears’ Indiana stadium gambit
One person dead, three injured in Crown Point wreck
One person died and three people were injured after a multi-vehicle wreck late Tuesday afternoon in Crown Point, police said. Information on the identity of the person who died is pending notification of family by the Lake County Coroner’s Office, according to Crown Point Police. Around 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Crown Point police and fire departments responded to a … [Read more...] about One person dead, three injured in Crown Point wreck
Gary politicians hosts annual Spirit of Christmas gift giveaway
For about 10 years, Kim Britton has volunteered to give away Christmas gifts, and she has no plans to stop soon. “I really love the cause,” the Crown Point resident said. “I really love to serve God’s people, so I’ll take any opportunity I get to serve the community. I just love doing stuff like this.” On Tuesday, state Rep. Vernon Smith, D-Gary, and Councilman Dwight Williams, … [Read more...] about Gary politicians hosts annual Spirit of Christmas gift giveaway
Of Notoriety: Edgar Allan Poe’s Jan. 19 birthday toasted with cocktail and storytelling tour
Edgar Allan Poe admired earlier writers like poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who wrote “How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways,” and Lord Byron, who penned “Don Juan.” Another of his greatest influences was Charles Dickens, with the latter’s published work “Barnaby Rudge,” which featured a pet raven named “Grip,” inspiring Poe’s infamous “The Raven.” The two authors met, … [Read more...] about Of Notoriety: Edgar Allan Poe’s Jan. 19 birthday toasted with cocktail and storytelling tour