GLENDALE, Ariz. — If the Chicago White Sox deal Luis Robert Jr., whether it’s this spring or before the trade deadline, their 26-man payroll will be down to $47 million. They’re currently at $66.4 million, according to Cot’s Contracts, which is barely above the $61.8 million the New York Mets are paying Juan Soto in 2025. “For one, we had a handful of guys we didn’t pick up … [Read more...] about Column: Chicago White Sox’s new philosophy on prospects? ‘We’d like to see them perform’ before getting long-term deals.
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Glenview police officer killed in car crash; other driver charged with reckless homicide
The Glenview police department and village officials and staff are mourning the loss of Police Officer Robert Fryc, 43, who was killed in a traffic crash Sunday morning in Barrington while on his way to work, per a police department news release. On Monday night, Barrington police announced they have charged a 23-year-old man with one count of reckless homicide in the … [Read more...] about Glenview police officer killed in car crash; other driver charged with reckless homicide
Daywatch: Chicago Housing Authority is owed millions in rent, report finds
Good morning, Chicago. More than 1,000 Chicago Housing Authority residents who are behind on rent have not paid for an average of nearly two years. CHA’s Office of the Inspector General report from the last quarter of 2024 found that as of March 1, 2024, CHA was owed more than $10.4 million dollars in rent by these 1,394 residents and was failing to enforce its lease agreements … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Chicago Housing Authority is owed millions in rent, report finds
Maron Bowes doesn’t need to score to help Carmel win. She gets the point. ‘The little things can add up.’
To the casual observer, Carmel’s Maron Bowes might not stand out on the basketball court. After all, the 5-foot-7 junior forward doesn’t score many points. But Bowes’ teammates and coaches know such observations miss the point altogether. “Everyone on our team sees it,” Carmel junior guard Josie Hartman said. “She’s always on the boards, on the ground, doing all the dirty work … [Read more...] about Maron Bowes doesn’t need to score to help Carmel win. She gets the point. ‘The little things can add up.’
The NBA All-Star Game verdicts are in — and player reaction is mixed to the mini-tournament
SAN FRANCISCO — The verdicts were mixed, as would be expected. The NBA’s All-Star Game mini-tournament is now complete, Shaq’s OGs getting the win in the four-team, three-game event in which the first squad to score 40 points in each game got the victory. Some players liked it. Some didn’t. Some seemed ambivalent. It was entertaining and had moments when things turned … [Read more...] about The NBA All-Star Game verdicts are in — and player reaction is mixed to the mini-tournament