Photo by Jose Argueta/ISI Photos/Getty Images Training moratorium extended through May 5 The NWSL announced today it is extending the league’s team training moratorium through May 5. Additionally, the league is now looking to start the season at the end of June. The announcement comes a couple days after MLS announced it was extending its ban on training until April 24. MLS … [Read more...] about NWSL targeting late-June season start
Predicting the Next Chicago Bulls 1-On-1 Champion
The last time Chicago Bulls players went mano a mano, an unlikely champion was crowned. Could he repeat or is another surprise in store? Last October the Chicago Bulls behind the scenes show, Run With Us, showed the team taking part in an age-old tradition. One-on-one is basically basketball’s purest form. There is no scheme […] Predicting the Next Chicago Bulls 1-On-1 Champion … [Read more...] about Predicting the Next Chicago Bulls 1-On-1 Champion
Chicago Bulls: 3 reasons to trade Lauri Markkanen this offseason
Facing the reality that the Chicago Bulls need to make pretty significant roster and coaching changes again this offseason could be difficult. The “Woj bomb” that shook the Chicago Bulls fan base and finally jolted this news cycle in the NBA on April 3 arrived in the form of a report of the formal beginning […] Chicago Bulls: 3 reasons to trade Lauri Markkanen this offseason - … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls: 3 reasons to trade Lauri Markkanen this offseason
A mounting casualty of coronavirus crisis: Health care jobs
Nurse anesthetist Jessica Poole, until a couple weeks ago, worked for a private anesthesia practice that serves the Pittsburgh area until she was laid off. She is one of the tens of thousands of medical workers across the United States suddenly out of work as operating rooms and doctor’s offices go dark. | AP Photos A tally of out-of-work medical professionals is elusive, … [Read more...] about A mounting casualty of coronavirus crisis: Health care jobs
Holy Cross announces no change to grading policy
Holy Cross will not be adopting a pass/fail or pass/no credit policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, College provost Justin Watson said in an email to students Friday. Watson said there will not be any formal changes to Holy Cross’ academic policies during this time, though “good-will, common-sense adaptations and adjustments will be needed in The post Holy Cross announces no … [Read more...] about Holy Cross announces no change to grading policy
Despite Holy Half cancellation, some still plan to run their own race, donate registration fees
Though many Americans have withdrawn into their individual homes as shelter-in-place mandates press pause on unnecessary travel, others have turned to the pavement, trails and tracks to spend some time outdoors. It seems running is one activity allowing for appropriate social distancing in the midst of the current pandemic. Saint Mary’s senior Katie Glenn is The post Despite … [Read more...] about Despite Holy Half cancellation, some still plan to run their own race, donate registration fees
Column: David Schuster lost his job at WSCR-AM 670 — but not his sense of humor: ‘At least I’m not lying down yet’
No matter what time of the season it was, you could always count on seeing David Schuster in press boxes and locker rooms at ballparks and stadiums around Chicago. If a game was being played, the longtime radio reporter usually was there covering it, gathering quotes from players, managers, coaches... … [Read more...] about Column: David Schuster lost his job at WSCR-AM 670 — but not his sense of humor: ‘At least I’m not lying down yet’
Oak Brook police blotter: man found playing golf at closed Oak Brook Golf Club told to leave
The following items were taken from area police department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Oak Brook Burglary A purse was reported stolen at 1:57 p.m. April 1 from a parking lot on the 1900 block of West 22nd Street. Identity theft A resident of the first... … [Read more...] about Oak Brook police blotter: man found playing golf at closed Oak Brook Golf Club told to leave
Don’t tell anyone, but baking bread — even sourdough, one of the biggest lockdown pastimes — is easy
Doesn’t it feel like everyone is baking bread right now? And not just staid, white loaves in aging bread machines, but gorgeous sourdough with crackly brown crusts. My social media feeds look like every other person had secretly interned at the most prestigious Parisian boulangerie before they... … [Read more...] about Don’t tell anyone, but baking bread — even sourdough, one of the biggest lockdown pastimes — is easy