An off-duty Kane County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot an armed South Elgin man during an alleged Elgin robbery this summer was justified in his actions, according to a results of a Kane County Major Crimes Task Force investigation. State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced the findings Friday in a news release in which the grand jury indictments of two of 18-year-old Tyquaze … [Read more...] about Kane sheriff’s deputy cleared in fatal shooting of robbery suspect in Elgin this summer
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Hutton: Smith leaves indelible athletic legacy in Gary
When I last saw Earl Smith Jr. at the inaugural Gary Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, it looked like he could still strap on a pair of shoulder pads and line up at running back. He was 87. Smith was lean and fit with a strong handshake. Smith’s presence always changed the room when he arrived. He was a cut above. It wasn’t an accident. “That’s how we’re going to remember him,” his … [Read more...] about Hutton: Smith leaves indelible athletic legacy in Gary
Is there a better way to pick the College Football Playoff teams? Basketball analytics experts weigh in.
As decision day approached, debate raged. Would Indiana make the cut? Could the ACC steal a bid? Would any of the three-loss SEC teams sneak in? So deep was the consternation, so high were the stakes, that conferences took to firing public salvos across the College Football Playoff landscape. The uproar didn’t subside when the 12-team field was revealed on Dec. 8. It hummed … [Read more...] about Is there a better way to pick the College Football Playoff teams? Basketball analytics experts weigh in.
Return of Sammy Sosa a big draw for fans at Cubs Convention 2025
CHICAGO — The 38th annual Cubs Convention kicks off Friday for a weekend of panel discussions, autograph opportunities and the appearance of one of the best all-time hitters, fan favorite Sammy Sosa. Some fans who live and die Cubs began camping out at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk convention site early Thursday morning. "It's unlike anything else that's out … [Read more...] about Return of Sammy Sosa a big draw for fans at Cubs Convention 2025
Shocker: Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers
In what amounts to what is (not) the biggest surprise of the offseason, Roki Sasaki has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs were reportedly eliminated earlier this week, along with most of the teams who were in the running. Jeff Passan reported that the only three teams left were the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle … [Read more...] about Shocker: Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers