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Sports Editor Dealing With Stage 5 Kidney Disease
Almost since he was born, Times-Union Sports Editor Connor McCann has had issues with his kidneys. Now, the 26-year-old, originally from Glenview, Ill., is hoping to find a donor. “I was born with two kidneys, only one of them functioning. One of them had problems and caused a bunch of...
PHOTOS: Advocate Children’s Hospital NICU babies dress up for Olympics
CHICAGO — Babies in the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital are celebrating their wins with patriotic attire ahead of Friday’s opening 2024 Olympic ceremonies. The hospital released images Thursday of the babies in their neonatal intensive care units in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, introducing them as the “tiniest and most adorable members of Team […]
Generations of Fandom: The Lomma Family
Another in a series featuring tales of the most passionate Wolves fans. One of Joe Lomma’s favorite memories growing up was bringing his mini-sticks to each Wolves game. During intermissions, 2-year-old Lomma bounced around the hallways of the then-called Rosemont Horizon, pretending he was scoring a big goal or reenacting a play he had seen from one of his favorite Wolves players. Joey lived and breathed the team, believing there was no bigger fan in the world.
Ranking each Big Ten starting QB for the 2024 football season
ROSEMONT, Ill. (BVM) – College football will have a different look in 2024, particularly in the Big Ten which will now be an 18-team conference with the additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington. The addition of those former Pac-12 squads will add even more talent to what is...
Football: Northwestern embracing realigned conference challenge at Big Ten Media Days
With just over a month until Northwestern’s Aug. 31 season opener against Miami (Ohio) at Martin Stadium, coach David Braun, graduate student running back Cam Porter, graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning and graduate student linebacker Xander Mueller previewed the 2024 campaign at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday.
5th Ward residents hear proposal for soccer pitch, updates on Envision Evanston
Divided reactions greeted a proposal to develop a soccer pitch on an empty grass plot at Jackson Avenue and Emerson Street that was described Thursday at a virtual Fifth Ward meeting. An update also was shared about plans for the next phase in the Envision Evanston 2045 initiative. Neal Levin...
The Schmooze: July-August 2024
Buffalo Grove native Josh Frydman is living out his childhood dream: He's a sports reporter for WGN-TV and co-anchor of GN Sports, the network's nightly sports show. Prior to returning to his sweet home Chicago, he cut his teeth as sports director of the University of Missouri's campus television station MUTV; served as sports anchor and reporter at KFVS-TV in Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and worked at the NBC affiliate stations in Memphis.
Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title
Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July 13-14 in Palatine, Ill. This victory marks their third overall title with previous wins in 2018, 2023 and 2024. Head Coach Chris Kerr (aka Coach...
2024 Northwestern football position previews: Tight ends
As we inch closer toward the start of Northwestern’s 2024 season, we continue our football position preview series. This week, we’ll take a look at the Wildcats’ tight end room heading into David Braun’s second season in charge. Overview:. Returners: Thomas Gordon (Gr.), Marshall Lang (Gr.),...
FOX 32 goes one-on-one with Northwestern head coach David Braun
INDIANAPOLIS - After a year of challenges, Northwestern football found its leader. David Braun was hired as the team's defensive coordinator, assumed the interm head coaching role and took the 'Cats to an 8-5 season with a Las Vegas Bowl win. We had a chance to talk to him about...
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Northwestern Wildcats Stats & Odds
As renovations on Ryan Field continue, the Northwestern Wildcats will play most of their home games at a temporary on-campus structure near Lake Michigan. Ryan Field, the program’s home for 98 years, is expected to reopen in 2026. The waterfront views may be picturesque, but will they translate to...
Week One Teams Drafted for 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season
ROSEMONT, Illinois – Captains Odicci Alexander, Alyssa Denham, Gwen Svekis and Sydney Romero selected their teams for the opening week of the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season during Monday afternoon’s draft. The four teams open the campaign on Friday, July 26, with a pair of games...
Recap: Rookies Guide Team Romero to 5-1 Victory Over Team Alexander
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Team Romero used two hits and three runs batted in from rookie outfielder Claire Davidson and a complete game effort from fellow newcomer Lexi Kilfoyl to secure a 5-1 victory over Team Alexander to complete Friday night’s season-opening Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.
Northwestern Targets 2025 Basketball Prospects for Campus Visits: Matthew Able, Tre Singleton, Brady Koehler & More
Northwestern is gearing up for official visits for their Class of 2025 basketball recruits, targeting five key players, including Matthew Able, Tre Singleton, Brady Koehler, Mason Blackwood, and Josiah Sanders. Matthew Able averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game at the Adidas 3SSB Championships. Brady Koehler is...
#StateToTheShow: Davidson-Smith Opens Third Athletes Unlimited Season Friday
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Mississippi State legend Mia Davidson-Smith is back stateside and set to open her third Athletes Unlimited Championship season on Friday. Last week, she won a silver medal with Team USA at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup in Italy, and she has spent the first half of the year playing professionally in the Japan Diamond League.
Ex-Cub Jon Lester takes up golf at Korn Ferry Tour in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the challenging Glen Club in north suburban Glenview for this week's NV5 Invitational.Former Chicago Cubs lefty pitcher Jon Lester was in the field for Wednesday's Pro-Am. Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.CBS News Chicago caught up with Lester before his round. "I get to play a lot more than I used to, so that's good," Lester said. "But it's been fun, man. It's like a new challenge and gives me that competitive kind...
Cameron Tucker Tabbed Elmhurst Women's Basketball Head Coach
ELMHURST, Ill. - Elmhurst University and Director of Athletics Dr. Glen Brittich have announced the hiring of Cameron Tucker as Elmhurst's next head women's basketball coach. "We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Tucker to the Elmhurst community. When we began our search, our primary focus was to find an individual who would be able to build upon our recent success and also align with our department's values of providing an exceptional student-athlete experience for our student-athletes. Coach Tucker quickly rose to the top of our list for many reasons" Dr. Brittich commented on the hire of Coach Tucker. "He has a significant amount of experience at all levels of basketball, and has achieved significant success in Division III women's basketball. He also has a great passion for helping our student-athletes grow and develop off the court. His combination of passion for basketball success, off-the-court success, and a great track record of recruiting made him a great choice to lead our program for many years. We couldn't be more excited about bringing Coach Tucker to Elmhurst and the extremely bright future of our women's basketball program."
2023-24 NACC Scholar-Athletes Announced
MILWAUKEE, WIS. -- The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference has announced the 2023-24 NACC Scholar-Athletes. This year, 167 CUC student-athletes were named to the list. To be eligible for the honor, student-athletes competing in NACC sponsored sports must maintain a grade point average of 3.25 or higher for the entire academic year.
Meet Nevada Softball Coaches Hayward and Wisz Headed to Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season in Rosemont
Nevada Softball Head Coach Victoria Hayward and Assistant Coach Delanie Wisz will compete in the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season in Rosemont, Illinois, featuring 60 top players in a five-week season with weekly drafts determining team compositions and captains. Individuals earn 10 points per base on a hit...
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