How did all of the Big Ten teams do this recruiting season? Here are the recruiting rankings for the conference, along with the stars for each team, top players, and biggest strengths. – Contact/Follow … [Read more...] about Big Ten College Football Recruiting: Team Rankings, Top Players, Biggest Strengths, What's Missing
Big Ten College Football Recruiting: Team Rankings, Top Players, Biggest Strengths, What's Missing
How did all of the Big Ten teams do this recruiting season? Here are the recruiting rankings for the conference, along with the stars for each team, top players, and biggest strengths. – Contact/Follow … [Read more...] about Big Ten College Football Recruiting: Team Rankings, Top Players, Biggest Strengths, What's Missing
No one hurt, 1 arrested, after officer fires weapon in West Side shooting
An officer fired shots June 16, 2021 in West Garfield Park. | Adobe Stock Photo About 8:30 p.m., officers pulled over a car after they saw the occupants weren’t wearing a seatbelt in the 300 block of South Kilbourn Avenue, police said. A Chicago police officer fired their weapon and a person was arrested during a traffic stop Wednesday in West Garfield Park. About … [Read more...] about No one hurt, 1 arrested, after officer fires weapon in West Side shooting
Allen Robinson reports to Chicago Bears minicamp despite a yearlong contract impasse, focusing on his game instead of the franchise tag
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson didn’t offer any indication Wednesday that progress has been made toward a long-term contract. … [Read more...] about Allen Robinson reports to Chicago Bears minicamp despite a yearlong contract impasse, focusing on his game instead of the franchise tag
Quick Hits: Bears minicamp Day 2 notebook
All the latest news from the second day of Bears minicamp Wednesday includes an impressive performance by second-year cornerback Kindle Vildor, receiver Allen Robinson II’s focus on football and the Bears regaining their home-field advantage. … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Bears minicamp Day 2 notebook
‘Penguin Town’: Adorable birds go where the humans are in a frothy Netflix docuseries
Penguins mix with the human residents of Simon’s Town, South Africa, on the series “Penguin Town.” | Netflix Patton Oswalt adds humorous narration to mostly upbeat footage of feathered couples and singles making their annual visit to a South African community. Imagine narrator Patton Oswalt in his familiar, comfort-food, expressive voice welcoming us to Netflix’s … [Read more...] about ‘Penguin Town’: Adorable birds go where the humans are in a frothy Netflix docuseries
Bears’ defense setting an emotional tone
Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22, tackling Saints running back Alvin Kamara in the wild-card playoff game last season) had two interceptions in practice Thursday. | Chris Graythen/Getty It’s June. It’s early. But the Bears’ defense looks eager to go all out for rookie coordinator Sean Desai. “I think everybody [was] excited ... that Sean was going to get that … [Read more...] about Bears’ defense setting an emotional tone
Girl, 16, hit by bulldozer in Little Village
A teenage girl was hit by a bulldozer June 16, 2021, in Little Village. | Adobe Stock Photo The teen suffered injuries to her legs, arms and head, police said. She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where her condition was stabilized. A 16-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a bulldozer Wednesday in Little Village on the Southwest Side. The bulldozer was … [Read more...] about Girl, 16, hit by bulldozer in Little Village
Metra ridership hits a post-COVID high
A Metra train arrives as a woman walks on the platform at the Glenview Amtrak/Metra Station. File Photo. | Nam Y. Huh, AP Photos Masks are still required on trains, and $10 all-day passes will be extended through Sept. 30. Commuters are heading back to the office, and tourists are trickling back into the Chicagoland area. As of Tuesday, Metra had more than 56,637 … [Read more...] about Metra ridership hits a post-COVID high