U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay. Five American stars led by Megan Rapinoe (left) and Alex Morgan began the challenge with a complaint to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in April 2016. | Alessandra Tarantino/AP The U.S. Soccer Federation … [Read more...] about Women players, U.S. Soccer reach $24 million lawsuit settlement
CTA aims for all-electric bus fleet by 2040
The CTA’s first electric buses went into service in 2014. | Sun-Times file The CTA has 11 electric buses in service, and 14 more are expected to hit the streets this year. The rest of its 1,800- plus fleet run on diesel. The CTA is aiming for the full electrification of its bus fleet by 2040, the transit agency announced Monday. The goal is not only to replace its … [Read more...] about CTA aims for all-electric bus fleet by 2040
Aaron Rodgers thanks Packers teammates and others in social media post
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers accepts the Most Valuable Player award earlier this month. | Mark J. Terrill/AP In what could provide hints about his future, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to social media late Monday for what he dubbed, “Monday Night Gratitude.” GREEN BAY, Wis. — In what could provide hints about his future, Green Bay Packers … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers thanks Packers teammates and others in social media post
3 men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery found guilty of hate crimes
From left, Travis McMichael, William “Roddie” Bryan, and Gregory McMichael during their trial at at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga. | AP In addition to the federal hate crimes, the jury also found father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan guilty of attempted kidnapping, while the McMichaels were also found guilty of the … [Read more...] about 3 men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery found guilty of hate crimes
Jay Farrar and Son Volt find melodious inspiration on latest album
Son Volt has two shows scheduled this weekend at SPACE in Evanston. | Auset Sarno Over the album’s fourteen tracks, Son Volt engulfs the listener in an eclectic mix of folk, country, blues, soul and rock. Son Volt frontman Jay Farrar is always looking for new sources of inspiration. Sometimes it comes from an unconventional place such as Electro and Melodier — two … [Read more...] about Jay Farrar and Son Volt find melodious inspiration on latest album