2019 All-Star John Means is hitting the open market, looking for a home to rehab. He looks to pitch again at some point but may not in 2025. Former All-Star, Oft-Injured Pitcher Hitting Free Agency John Means, 31, made his MLB debut in 2018 and quickly became a star. Despite pitching for a terrible Orioles team, who finished 54-108 in 2019, Means collected 12 wins that season … [Read more...] about Former All-Star, Oft-Injured Pitcher Hitting Free Agency
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No. 25 Illinois men rebound from their 1st loss with a 87-40 rout of Maryland Eastern Shore
CHAMPAIGN — Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore 87-40 on Saturday. Kylan Boswell added 13 points, Tomislav Ivišić had 11 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Illini (4-1), who shot 25% (10-for-40) from 3-point range but committed just nine turnovers. Tre White grabbed 11 rebounds and … [Read more...] about No. 25 Illinois men rebound from their 1st loss with a 87-40 rout of Maryland Eastern Shore
Northbrook gives tax break to Hometown Coffee despite some objections
Despite some opposition to the package, the Northbrook Village Board has approved sales tax breaks that will bring the popular Hometown Coffee and Juice to downtown Northbrook. Village officials said a $1.5 million development loan, expected to be repaid mostly with sales taxes generated by the new coffee shop/restaurant, will help bring a vibrancy to the downtown area that … [Read more...] about Northbrook gives tax break to Hometown Coffee despite some objections
Haake: Passivity is the enemy within
I’m watching the first snow in Chicago, fighting an urge to withdraw from national news for a while. Any familiarity with world history makes clear the imperative of resistance before jackboots kick down the door, but watching Republicans’ abrogation of duty in service to a charlatan taxes one’s mental health. I don’t want to give Donald Trump and his unqualified goons that … [Read more...] about Haake: Passivity is the enemy within