Glenbrook North’s Ryan Cohen (11) shoots the ball during the game against Taft. | Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times The Spartans held on to beat Taft 57-56 in a Class 4A regional semifinal game at Evanston. They did it at the free-throw line, shooting 8-for-8 in the final 25 seconds. With just 1:09 left to play and Glenbrook North leading Taft by three points, … [Read more...] about Glenbrook North’s clutch free throws take down Taft
State’s top court asked to rule on Pritzker’s mask mandate — a move governor says is needed to be ready for ‘next emergency’
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks at a bill-signing ceremony last year. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a petition for appeal, along with a motion for an emergency stay of a Sangamon County judge’s order to block enforcement of the rules. “Today, parents, teachers, school staff, and members of their communities are … [Read more...] about State’s top court asked to rule on Pritzker’s mask mandate — a move governor says is needed to be ready for ‘next emergency’
Undermining American unity won’t deter Russian aggression
The Ukraine-Russia conflict could push gas prices to record highs in California and across the nation. | Getty Many of our forbears died beating back fascist regimes in Europe. Americans today should not question the principles for which they fought. Americans really should care about the naked aggression in Ukraine: An independent nation is undergoing assault from a … [Read more...] about Undermining American unity won’t deter Russian aggression
A feel-good story is a reminder of the high cost of college
Students at Benito Juarez High School react to hearing that Hope Chicago will provide full scholarships for college or vocational programs. | Manuel Martinez/WBEZ Hope Chicago plans to provide college scholarships to 24,000 high school graduates. Otherwise, these students would likely be saddled with hefty college debt. For the 1,671 students at Benito Juarez High … [Read more...] about A feel-good story is a reminder of the high cost of college
From Kris Bryant trade to Cubs pitch lab: Prospect Caleb Kilian hones his arsenal
The Cubs acquired pitching prospect Caleb Kilian from the Giants last summer, in the trade package for Kris Bryant. | John Antonoff/Sun-Times Pitching six perfect innings in the Arizona Fall League championship game was an early step for Caleb Kilian in a process that includes two new pitch grips. MESA, Ariz. – Caleb Kilian was on his way out to throw a bullpen when … [Read more...] about From Kris Bryant trade to Cubs pitch lab: Prospect Caleb Kilian hones his arsenal