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Greed continues to take a sledgehammer to Wrigleyville's neighborhood charm
The Wrigleyville I set foot in 20 or so years ago is now a long-distant memory. A complete overhaul of Wrigley Field after the Ricketts family purchased the team in 2008 also saw Wrigleyville transform from a quaint neighborhood to a year-round money-making venture. The historic ballpark itself was in...
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese will ‘wear our get-along shirts’ for WNBA All-Stars vs Team USA
PHOENIX — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese knows about the palpable rivalry between her and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. The two have been on opposing sides dating back to Reese at Maryland and Clark at Iowa in 2020. The rivalry continued when Reese transferred to LSU, with increasing stakes: LSU beat Iowa in the 2023 national championship game, and Iowa returned the favor in 2024 in the Elite Eight.
Suburban Chicago triple jump Olympian heads to Paris with focus on mental health
CHICAGO (CBS) — Professional triple jumper Tori Franklin is preparing to compete in her second Olympic games for Team U.S.A., but the Downers Grove South graduate overcame obstacles to get to Paris.Franklin was introduced to the triple jump early in her track and field career, which started at Downers Grove South High School."I was maybe a freshman in high school," she said. "The coach was like, 'Hey, try this thing,' and I was like, 'I don't want to do it,' but it stuck."She took her talents to Michigan State University and has since traveled around the world as a member of...
Three Wrigley rooftop buildings to be torn down after City Council approval
Three famous Wrigley rooftop buildings are set to be torn down after Chicago's City Council approved a rezoning plan for an area near the stadium on Wednesday. The three buildings stand along the 3600 block of North Sheffield Avenue, would be replaced with a 29-unit, five-story apartment complex with 11 parking spots behind the building.
Goal! For migrant kids, a free soccer program in Chicago
When 8-year-old Mathias Bastó first arrived at Skinner Park on Chicago’s West Side on a recent afternoon, he stared in excitement at the field where a group of about 15 kids were about to start soccer practice. A volunteer greeted him and pointed to a box full of pairs of shoes and shin guards.
It’s a feast. Transfers EJ Mosley and Jacob Rice make triumphant return to St. Laurence. ‘All of us are eating.’
EJ Mosley and Jacob Rice both had huge sophomore seasons for St. Laurence in 2022-23, each averaging 15 points. Then both departed, transferring before their junior years. Mosley and Rice have now both returned to Burbank, ready to finish out their high school careers with strong performances at the place they started. “It feels good to be back,” Mosley said. “The chemistry’s still there. In ...
Southern Mississippi's Hannah Borden signs with AU Pro Softball
Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball has signed catcher Hannah Borden to the roster for the 2024 Championship season in Rosemont, Illinois. Borden is a five-year letter winner from Southern Mississippi. She started in 222-of-224 games from 2020 to 2024 and holds the program record for home runs with 50. She recorded a .313 career batting average and is second in program history with 150 career RBIs. In her season as a graduate student, she earned First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference and collected Third-Team NFCA All-South Region laurels after hitting a program-record and conference-leading 18 home runs.
Cavaliers Guard Max Strus pays it forward through annual basketball camp
A little more than a decade ago, Max Strus was roaming the halls of Stagg High School in Palos Hills. Despite only receiving one Division I scholarship offer, Strus had big dreams for his future. “High schools always have career planner classes and all those things, and professional athlete was...
Chicago Football Classic Announces Upcoming HBCU Showdown at Soldier Field
Chicago Football Classic Co-founder Larry Huggins with Rev. Jesse Jackson, flanked by Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) (L), Co-founder Tim Rand and Brianna Moreland (R) (Photo Credit: Chicago Football Classic). On Tuesday (July 16), The Chicago Football Classic hosted a press conference at Soldier Field to announce and promote the upcoming...
“Take Me Out To The Ball Game!”
It has been a while since I attended a minor league baseball game, and last night, Frank, Cary, Jane and I met up at the Wintrust Field for a Schaumburg Boomers game. While minor league may not be your cup of tea, The almost full house watching the Boomers lost to the Gateway Grizzlies. Even so, it was a fun-filled evening.
Cubs announce reconfigured field for Northwestern game at Wrigley to avoid last year's strange design
The Northwestern Wildcats will return to Wrigley Field this fall for two games at the Friendly Confines, but things will look a little different. The Cubs announced on Wednesday that they’ve reconfigured the field so that each team will have a sideline of its own. Last year, the team’s...
Morgan DeBord sign contract extension with AU Pro Softball for Championship Season
Morgan DeBord has signed to continue her professional career with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball and will compete in the Championship Season in Rosemont, Illinois. DeBord debuted with the league in June during its AUX competition in Wichita, Kansas. DeBord spent four seasons at Loyola Marymount and played a fifth year...
NASCAR Experiment Gains Fan Support, Eyes Chicago-Like Success With City Officials
NASCAR Experiment Gains Fan Support: NASCAR’s attempt into street racing, marked by the remarkable success of the Chicago Street Race, is gaining notable traction among fans and city officials alike. This inventive approach, blending the thrill of racing with the dynamic backdrop of urban settings, has opened new pathways for the sport’s evolution. As NASCAR considers expanding this experiment to other cities, the collaboration with local authorities and the enthusiastic reception from the fanbase suggest a groundbreaking potential for the sport. However, the challenges and intricacies of implementing such events on a broader scale remain to be fully examined, raising intriguing questions about the future of urban racing.
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