It won’t be long before jurors meet behind closed doors to determine the fate of Michael Madigan, the longest-serving statehouse speaker in U.S. history. We don’t envy those 12 their task. Trying to keep straight the near-manic plotting of Madigan and his one-time right-hand man, former close friend and co-defendant Michael McClain between 2011 and 2019 — the period on which … [Read more...] about Editorial: Jurors in Madigan trial hear the sad ballad of Mike and Mike
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Willie Wilson: Now is not the time to backtrack on commitment to diversity
As some companies retreat on their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the silence of good people, civil rights organizations and elected leaders is deafening. Equal opportunity is not just a moral imperative, but it is a constitutional mandate. A significant part of the American creed says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, … [Read more...] about Willie Wilson: Now is not the time to backtrack on commitment to diversity
Today in White Sox History: January 15
On this day 61 years ago, baseball owners voted to start an amateur draft; 15 months later, Rick Monday became the first-ever MLB draft pick. The White Sox made 41 picks — just five of which ever saw the majors. | San Diego Union-Tribune Baseball opts into the draft 1927 Perhaps believing he had no gas left in tank after two straight poor seasons, the White Sox swapped … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 15
2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame Vote
Ichiro will cross the HOF line ahead of C.C. Sabathia, but both stand a great chance of election. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner lead a ballot that is almost certain to see multiple HOFers elected Once again, our Cooperstown ballot is hosted in this post, so you will be able to see the running results in real time right here, rather than … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame Vote
2025 Chicago White Sox international prospects signing tracker
Alejandro Cruz tops the list of Chicago’s 2025 international signings. | Francys Romero/X Now open for business, who have the South Siders added? Jumpstarting 2025, the Chicago White Sox are poised to welcome a new group of international talent. January 15 officially kicks off the signing period for international prospects, marking the culmination of years-long … [Read more...] about 2025 Chicago White Sox international prospects signing tracker