Whether it’s how he’s handled this entire left knee situation or his decisions on when and where he’ll play, LaVine made it very clear on Saturday that while outside opinions are appreciated, his opinion is the one that matters at the end of the day. CLEVELAND – There is a lot more defiance surrounding Zach LaVine these days. It’s not malicious, it’s not even done purposely. … [Read more...] about Bulls guard Zach LaVine is becoming his own boss – like it or not
Josephine ‘Jo’ Baskin Minow, Chicago philanthropist and political influencer, dies at 95
Josephine “Jo” Minow and her husband, Newton Minow, pictured in 2021. | Provided Josephine “Jo” Baskin Minow left her mark on the city’s cultural institutions and took pride in her years of advocacy work during her “lifetime love affair with Chicago,” her family said. When Josephine “Jo” Baskin Minow would return to her hometown of Chicago, she’d look down at the … [Read more...] about Josephine ‘Jo’ Baskin Minow, Chicago philanthropist and political influencer, dies at 95
Blackhawks’ 1-0 shootout loss Friday the first of its kind in franchise history
The Blackhawks-Stars game featured plenty of oddities and anomalies. | Stacy Revere/Getty Images It was the Hawks’ first goal-less game since 2003 and first game ever to go to a shootout scoreless. The Blackhawks-Stars game Friday became the 50th game in NHL history to head to a shootout tied 0-0. But for the Hawks, it was the first such game ever. It was also their … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ 1-0 shootout loss Friday the first of its kind in franchise history
Panel denies US figure skaters’ appeal to get Olympic silver medals
Silver medalists Karen Chen and Nathan Chen pose for a photo after the team event in the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Beijing. | David J. Phillip/AP Losing the case means the U.S. skaters will receive their medals months, maybe even years, from now, after Russian skater Kamila Valieva’s doping case winds its way … [Read more...] about Panel denies US figure skaters’ appeal to get Olympic silver medals
Ex-Illinois Gov. Edgar warns: To beat Gov. Pritzker, other Dems, GOP gov nominee should not ‘scare part of the state’
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar pictured in 2016 at the Standard Club of Chicago. | Sun-Times file Edgar, a Republican, said on the Sun-Times “At the Table” talk show, “There’s no doubt Trump has a huge following in Downstate Illinois.” With five contenders in the Illinois GOP governor primary, former Gov. Jim Edgar said the Republicans need at the top of their ticket a … [Read more...] about Ex-Illinois Gov. Edgar warns: To beat Gov. Pritzker, other Dems, GOP gov nominee should not ‘scare part of the state’
