Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer talks to reporters last June. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Anthony Rendon’s seven-year mega-signing with the Angels left Kris Bryant among the top two or three available third basemen in a market with at least three aggressive buyers. SAN DIEGO — Did Wednesday’s late-night signing of top free agent hitter Anthony Rendon by the Angels put the … [Read more...] about Kris tingle? As free agents fly off the board in pre-holiday spree, Cubs near possible Bryant move
Here’s where you can buy legal weed starting Jan. 1 (MAP)
Dozens of existing medical dispensaries have been awarded licenses to start selling recreational cannabis at the start of the year, including nine in Chicago. Only a few dozen dispensaries are expected to have recreational weed for sale when Illinois’ prohibition on pot is lifted on Jan. 1. Thirty-four of the state’s 55 existing medical dispensaries have been awarded licenses … [Read more...] about Here’s where you can buy legal weed starting Jan. 1 (MAP)
3 people, including 16-year-old girl, wounded in Washington Heights shooting
A 16-year-old girl was grazed and a 19-year-old man seriously wounded Dec. 12, 2019, in a shooting in Washington Heights. The shooting happened within a block of Marcus Garvey Elementary School, 10309 S. Morgan St. Two teens, including a 16-year-old girl, and a man were wounded Thursday in a shooting near an elementary school in Washington Heights on the South Side. The trio … [Read more...] about 3 people, including 16-year-old girl, wounded in Washington Heights shooting
Couple who paid $120,000 for banana art, say it will be iconic like Warhol’s work
Gallery owner Emmanuel Perrotin poses next to Italian artist Maurizio Cattlelan’s “Comedian” at the Art Basel exhibition in Miami Beach. A Miami couple who bought a headline-grabbing banana duct-taped to a wall say they acknowledge the absurdity of the artwork, but believe it will become an icon and plan to gift it to a museum. | AP Billy and Beatrice Cox said in a statement … [Read more...] about Couple who paid $120,000 for banana art, say it will be iconic like Warhol’s work
We can protect the savings of older Americans through commonsense reforms
Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park nursing home | Google Maps Older people lose as much as $36 billion every year through scams and financial exploitation. As a community, we look to long-term care facilities, such as assisted living centers and nursing homes, to help take care of our aging and vulnerable citizens in a gentle, caring and respectful manner, honoring their … [Read more...] about We can protect the savings of older Americans through commonsense reforms
What would Sen. John McCain do?
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images The late senator’s love, reverence and respect of America make me confident on how he’d vote on this impeachment trial. The late Senator John McCain. You remember him, don’t you? He was the honorable Republican senator from Arizona, who this country held in such high regard that we named a United States Naval Vessel after him (the U.S.S. … [Read more...] about What would Sen. John McCain do?
Bears offense strives to stay on a roll Sunday
The Bears offense heads to Green Bay this weekend with a new-found identity, hoping to continue a recent resurgence that has fueled a three-game winning streak. … [Read more...] about Bears offense strives to stay on a roll Sunday
Cubs Rumors: Team not talking extension with Anthony Rizzo
The Chicago Cubs are clearly caught in between a rock and a hard place during this week’s Winter Meetings in San Diego. The concerns over payroll and the ability to sign free agents to improve the team is clear and obvious. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) reported the Cubs have told low-budget free […] Cubs Rumors: Team not talking extension with Anthony … [Read more...] about Cubs Rumors: Team not talking extension with Anthony Rizzo
GM Rick Hahn says White Sox made progress at winter meetings, with more moves to come
Nomar Mazara bats during a spring training game last February in Surprise, Ariz. (AP) | AP Photos After signing a catcher and right fielder, White Sox turn attention to starting pitching SAN DIEGO — The White Sox made progress at the winter meetings, general manager Rick Hahn said before departing the Grand Hyatt Hotel on the final day Thursday. It wasn’t big, but they did … [Read more...] about GM Rick Hahn says White Sox made progress at winter meetings, with more moves to come