CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears returned to practice Wednesday at Halas Hall to prepare for Saturday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field. Here are three things we learned afterward from players. 1. The Bears removed linebacker …
As Sue Bird calls it a career, Sky players and fans honor her legacy at Wintrust Arena: ‘She is one of the best to ever do it’
CHICAGO — Lake County, Ill., native Kari Juszczyk remembers the first time she turned on ESPN to see Sue Bird playing basketball. It was more than two decades ago, Bird slightly swimming in her jersey as she marshaled the University of Connecticut offe…
As Sue Bird calls it a career, Sky players and fans honor her legacy at Wintrust Arena: ‘She is one of the best to ever do it’
CHICAGO — Lake County, Ill., native Kari Juszczyk remembers the first time she turned on ESPN to see Sue Bird playing basketball. It was more than two decades ago, Bird slightly swimming in her jersey as she marshaled the University of Connecticut offe…
Riot Fest management apologizes and its contractor steps down after ‘hostile’ community meeting, as momentum to boot festival gains traction
CHICAGO — With a community-led movement to evict big-ticket music festivals from Douglass Park gaining steam, Riot Fest management has let go its event organizer and apologized to the community for his “tone” at a neighborhood meeting last week that on…
Tim Anderson will be out for 6 weeks after White Sox shortstop has surgery on his left middle finger
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson will have surgery on his injured left middle finger and is expected to miss about six weeks, the Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday. The Sox placed Anderson on the 10-day injured list and reinstated r…
Groupon to lay off 500 employees as struggling online marketplace seeks financial turnaround
Groupon is laying off 500 employees, or nearly 15% of its global workforce, as the struggling Chicago-based online marketplace seeks to cut costs amid falling revenues. The total includes 293 positions associated with the headquarters at 600 W. Chicago…
Commentary: Russian opposition leader exhibits bravery while Cruz and Hawley offer profiles in cowardice
The most courageous man in the world is locked up in a Moscow prison — his life in the balance. The most cowardly men in the world cool their heels comfortably in Washington — their lives a guarantee of gilded privilege. Alexei Anatolievich Navalny, th…
Some Illinois school districts to ditch COVID-19 tests this fall: ‘The demand really wasn’t there’
CHICAGO — Despite the urging of the state’s health department to resume school-based COVID-19 testing for students this fall, officials at several Illinois districts said this week they are halting the program due to waning interest from parents and th…
Chicago White Sox offense breaks out with 15 hits in an 8-2 victory vs. the Texas Rangers, salvaging a series split
ARLINGTON, Texas — AJ Pollock stepped into the leadoff role for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday with Tim Anderson suspended. Pollock sparked the offense with three hits, a run and an RBI in an 8-2 victory against the Texas Rangers in front of 29,579 at…
Rescheduled drag show goes off without a hitch at Illinois bakery that was vandalized
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. — As Corrina Sac set up tables and chairs in UpRising Bakery and Cafe on Sunday morning, she said she was excited to finally be holding the family-friendly drag show that was canceled twice after harassment, vandalism and a zoni…