Robin Moore initially had one purpose: learn more about the life of her grandfather Reginald Moore. She remembered him as a very loving and hardworking person, but details surrounding his early life remained a family mystery — one that she was determined to uncover. She never expected that mission to take her to a grassy field in a remote part of Canada, where several of her … [Read more...] about How one Chicago woman’s genealogical search led her to a potter’s field in Canada
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Libertyville’s Madison Sears reaches higher in the regional final. Her career best proves to be a tall order.
If Libertyville’s Madison Sears is on the court, chances are she’s stationed down low, rolling up her sleeves to go to work. The paint is primarily where the 6-foot-2 senior center plies her trade, and with four years of varsity experience, she has accrued a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to have the upper hand there. “I love the battle, and I love to body up in there … [Read more...] about Libertyville’s Madison Sears reaches higher in the regional final. Her career best proves to be a tall order.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis suspended 25 games after testing positive for banned painkiller
The NBA suspended Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay on Thursday because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league’s anti-drug program. Portis cannot play again until April 8 — the 79th game of the Bucks’ 82-game regular-season schedule — at the earliest. His suspension began with the Bucks’ 116-110 victory over the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis suspended 25 games after testing positive for banned painkiller
Cubs Notes: Caissie, Assad, Shaw
Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie has been shut down, per manager Craig Counsell, as relayed by Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. The outfield prospect is battling left groin tightness. Lee mentions that Caissie underwent offseason core muscle surgery, though it’s unclear if his current issue is related to that procedure. Caissie, 22, is on the 40-man roster but was unlikely to … [Read more...] about Cubs Notes: Caissie, Assad, Shaw
Northwestern picks up first road win of the season and snaps a 3-game skid with a 70-49 rout of Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nick Martinelli scored 18 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Ohio State 70-49 on Thursday night for its first road win of the season. Ty Berry and K.J. Windham added 15 points each and Matthew Nicholson had 10 for Northwestern (14-13, 5-11), which snapped a three-game losing streak. Micah Parrish scored 16 points and Bruce Thornton … [Read more...] about Northwestern picks up first road win of the season and snaps a 3-game skid with a 70-49 rout of Ohio State