Zion-Benton’s Maurice Thompson has always been ahead of the game, playing at a higher level than many others his age. The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard knows he can’t rest on his laurels if he wants to stay ahead. “I try to get in two workouts on most days,” Thompson said. “Just today in practice, we were working on floaters. I noticed that was a weak part of my game. I still need … [Read more...] about Already ‘a big part of the equation,’ Zion-Benton sophomore Maurice Thompson has the drive to add more
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Column: What classic movies can tell us about our current moment
Historically, in times of crisis and uncertainty, when injustice intensified and the walls were closing in, audiences could expect Hollywood’s output to rise to the occasion with something to say. You can criticize the results, but at least it felt like someone, somewhere, was compelled to make an effort — and had the backing (begrudging or otherwise) of executives in … [Read more...] about Column: What classic movies can tell us about our current moment
Valentine’s Day concerts: Top 5 music picks from Justin Timberlake to an all-night dance party
Valentine’s Day is what you make of it, and that’s never been as clear as it is this year. Concert venues, party promoters and event creators are pulling out all of the stops, presenting a bevy of opportunities for Chicagoans to celebrate the big day, whether with their beloved or with a group of friends. From long-delayed mega concerts with one of the biggest pop stars of the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day concerts: Top 5 music picks from Justin Timberlake to an all-night dance party
Column: Chicago Blackhawks fans can send a message tonight by cheering — not booing — the Canadian national anthem
It wasn’t a big surprise to hear Nashville Predators fans booing the Canadian national anthem Monday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators were playing the Ottawa Senators, whose fans booed our national anthem before a game last week. It quickly became a trend in NHL arenas across Canada and at a Toronto Raptors NBA home game, so it probably was only a matter of time before … [Read more...] about Column: Chicago Blackhawks fans can send a message tonight by cheering — not booing — the Canadian national anthem
Daywatch: Will Johnson keep pledge to ban no-knock warrants?
Good morning, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson indicated yesterday he is moving ahead with a stalled ordinance to overhaul guidelines on Chicago police raids but hedged on whether his latest plan would preserve a key ban on no-knock warrants that he campaigned for two years ago. Johnson confirmed in a City Hall news conference that his administration was working on an updated … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Will Johnson keep pledge to ban no-knock warrants?