Buying nail polish or ordering frozen meat for delivery can seem pretty routine. But one Chicagoland couple is working to make such products and services more readily available and accessible to America’s growing Muslim population. Iqra Isphahani, 30, and her husband, Ibrahim Ali, 33, own 786 Cosmetics and Boxed Halal. The couple, who live in Barrington, started the businesses … [Read more...] about From nail polish to meat, Barrington couple offers products and services in a Muslim-friendly manner
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Justin Ishbia Abandons Pursuit Of Twins, Will Increase Minority Stake In White Sox
Billionaire brothers Justin and Mat Ishbia are no longer interested in purchasing the Twins from the Pohlad family, reports Jon Greenberg of The Athletic. Justin Ishbia instead intends to purchase a greater minority share of the White Sox, Greenberg writes. Kurt Badenhousen and Eben Novy-Williams at Sportico reported last month that the Ishbias had purchased a small share of … [Read more...] about Justin Ishbia Abandons Pursuit Of Twins, Will Increase Minority Stake In White Sox
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas. Email Daily Southtown results to southtownsports@gmail.com, Beacon-News, Courier-News and Naperville Sun results to tribwestsports@gmail.com and News-Sun results to newssunsports@gmail.com. FRIDAY’S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BOYS BASKETBALL Antioch 59, … [Read more...] about Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
With game on the line, Zack Sharkey takes over again for Marian Catholic. He’s earned it. ‘Trust me to be the guy.’
A nail-biter in the fourth quarter? Marian Catholic’s Zack Sharkey lives for that type of heightened drama. The senior guard doesn’t wilt in the moment or lose focus from the attention he draws from the opposing defense, either. “When the games are that close, I just think the coaches and my teammates trust me to be the guy,” Sharkey said. “I’m the one setting everybody up and … [Read more...] about With game on the line, Zack Sharkey takes over again for Marian Catholic. He’s earned it. ‘Trust me to be the guy.’
Sophomore transfer Dereon Smothers lifts TF North past Lockport in overtime. The focus? ‘Playing my game.’
Dereon Smothers is just a sophomore, but the T.F. North guard has wisdom and composure beyond his years, which he demonstrated throughout a wild game Friday night. Smothers played as a freshman on varsity last season at Plainfield South, so he felt ready for a big role in his first year with the Meteors. “I learned last year that it’s about being strong, being more aggressive,” … [Read more...] about Sophomore transfer Dereon Smothers lifts TF North past Lockport in overtime. The focus? ‘Playing my game.’