Schoolwork comes naturally to Waukegan High School sophomore Brent Heisner as it did for him as a seventh grader at Robert Abbott Middle School three years ago. Like a lot of youngsters then, he was feeling the impact of COVID-19-imposed isolation. Hearing about the Breakfast Club for eighth graders which met two mornings a month for food and mentoring from adults, Heisner … [Read more...] about Breakfast Club provides mentorship for Waukegan youths; ‘I really opened up and talked about everything’
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Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy in line with voters in yet more states voicing support for abortion rights. Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens’ ruling was consistent with her three previous orders since 2022 to block the laws … [Read more...] about Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
Former Chicago Bulls All-Star Bob Love dies at 81
Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love died Monday at age 81, the team announced, following “a long battle with cancer.” Love was a three-time All-Star and played nine seasons with the Bulls as part of his 11-season NBA career. He averaged 21.3 points and 6.8 rebounds with the team. Drafted in 1965 by the Cincinnati Royals out of Southern University, the Louisiana native was … [Read more...] about Former Chicago Bulls All-Star Bob Love dies at 81
Today in White Sox History: November 18
In 2008, Dustin Pedroia became the first AL second baseman to win the MVP since Nellie Fox. | Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images A Dirtbag matches honors with Nellie 1976 It was a minor swap, but one the White Sox still lost. Seeking to fortify themselves at catcher, Dave Duncan was acquired from Baltimore for Pat Kelly. While Kelly’s career was waning, he still … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: November 18
Report: Chicago White Sox sign free agent veteran outfielder
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago White Sox added a veteran free agent outfielder to their roster, according to the New York post's Jon Heyman. Heyman said the White Sox came to an agreement on an MLB deal Monday with 8-year MLB outfielder Austin Slater. Slater played for three different teams in 2024, but was most recently a part of the bench mob on the Baltimore Orioles, … [Read more...] about Report: Chicago White Sox sign free agent veteran outfielder