Kevin Tunstall faces a likely prison sentence of around two years after pleading guilty to playing a role in the 2020 rioting and looting in Chicago. | Sun-Times file Kevin Tunstall is the third person this month to plead guilty in federal court to a crime related to the 2020 unrest in Chicago. He was among the first to be hit with federal criminal charges in the days … [Read more...] about Oak Forest man admits illegal possession of gun he fired amid May 2020 downtown unrest
China’s Eileen Gu’ wins 3rd Olympic medal
Gold medal winner Eileen Gu of China celebrates during the venue award ceremony for the women’s halfpipe. | Lee Jin-man/AP The American-born Gu won two golds and one silver at Beijing, making her the first action-sports athlete to win three medals at the same Olympics. BEIJING — Eileen Gu turned the Beijing Olympics into her own personal playground. In the city. In the … [Read more...] about China’s Eileen Gu’ wins 3rd Olympic medal
College Football Playoff will remain at four teams
The College Football Playoff will remain in its current four-team format. | Roger Steinman/AP Unable to break an impasse, the commissioners decided to abandon efforts to implement a new 12-team format for the 2024 season and recommended staying with the current model to the presidents who oversee the playoff. The College Football Playoff is set to remain a four-team … [Read more...] about College Football Playoff will remain at four teams
Russia reaches Olympic men’s hockey final with win over Sweden
Russian Olympic Committee’s Anton Slepyshev (58) celebrates after scoring a goal against Sweden during a men’s semifinal hockey game. | Matt Slocum/AP Arseni Gritsyuk scored the winner to cap off an eight-round shootout and put the Russians into the final against Finland. BEIJING — Methodical yet mighty, the Russians are returning to the gold medal game to defend their … [Read more...] about Russia reaches Olympic men’s hockey final with win over Sweden
Pritzker’s tollway chairman Will Evans is out after tumultuous tenure
Will Evans, who was appointed chairman of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2019. | LinkedIn He’s leaving after assuming power over the day-to-day operations of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority in a move some called a ‘power grab.’ Shortly after taking office in 2019, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation dismantling the … [Read more...] about Pritzker’s tollway chairman Will Evans is out after tumultuous tenure