CJ Hungerman ‘s “Communication Station” mural, which he painted last year in Elgin. | Provided The Geneva artist says the work at the Hemmens Culural Center is ‘based on a painting I did in 2018. It does kind of mimic the coronavirus.’ At the center of CJ Hungerman’s sprawling mural outside an Elgin’s Hemmens Cultural Center, there’s a circular, crater-ish object that … [Read more...] about In Elgin mural, CJ Hungerman is OK if you think he was painting the coronavirus
Timothy LeDuc skates as United States’ first openly nonbinary Winter Olympian
Americans Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy Leduc compete in the pairs short program. | Bernat Armangue/AP The 31-year-old LeDuc and pairs partner Ashley Gain-Gribble placed seventh in their Olympic debut. BEIJING — U.S. pairs skater Timothy LeDuc became the country’s first openly nonbinary Winter Olympian when they took the ice Friday night. “It was such a joyous … [Read more...] about Timothy LeDuc skates as United States’ first openly nonbinary Winter Olympian
If Blackhawks do trade Marc-Andre Fleury, which teams are possibilities?
The Oilers are one logical trade destination for Marc-Andre Fleury. | AP Photos Despite all the appealing things about Fleury, it won’t be easy for the Hawks to make a trade work. Marc-Andre Fleury acknowledged Wednesday he has thought about the possibility of a trade this spring. “If I move, I would love a chance to win,” he said. “That’s what I play for, and that’s … [Read more...] about If Blackhawks do trade Marc-Andre Fleury, which teams are possibilities?
Man charged with shooting and killing driver at red light in Old Irving Park
A man was arrested Thursday for the murder of a man at a red light last December in Old Irving Park. | Adobe Stock Photo Hader Garcia, 18, was arrested in Albany Park for the murder of Richard Robinette, 35, at a red light in the 4700 block of West Irving Park Road. A man was charged with shooting and killing another man at a red light last December in Old Irving Park … [Read more...] about Man charged with shooting and killing driver at red light in Old Irving Park
Sound the fiber alarm: Most of us need more of it in our diet
Fiber is the material in plant-based foods that can’t be broken down and passes through the system undigested. It’s mostly found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and cereals. | stock.adobe.com A 2017 analysis in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine concluded that 95% of adults and children don’t consume the amount of fiber recommended for good health. … [Read more...] about Sound the fiber alarm: Most of us need more of it in our diet