Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) looks to pass the ball from between Rutgers’ Geo Baker and Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. | Adam Hunger/AP Cockburn totals 20 points, 10 rebounds in loss PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers isn’t just beating ranked teams, they are dominating them … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Illini in loss at Rutgers
Independent monitor provides update on CPD compliance with consent decree
Getty file An independent monitor said the Chicago Police Department is making improvements in its compliance to the consent decree, though it still has a long way to go. An independent monitor said the Chicago Police Department is making improvements in its compliance to the consent decree, though she noted it still has a long way to go. Maggie Hickey, a former … [Read more...] about Independent monitor provides update on CPD compliance with consent decree
COPA releases video footage of Irene Chavez’s final moments after found in South Side police station
Daniel Chavez arranges an altar for his daughter Irene Chavez at the Rainbow Beach South Natural Area in the South Shore neighborhood, Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2021,. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times “Ruin my life over f—ing self-defense,” Irene Chavez tells officers after she was arrested Dec. 17, 2022, outside of Jeffery Pub. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability … [Read more...] about COPA releases video footage of Irene Chavez’s final moments after found in South Side police station
Masked messages? Pritzker says legislative panel’s suspension of emergency rules doesn’t affect his school mask mandate
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to reporters after a campaign stop on Friday. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his executive order requiring masks in schools and other measures remains in place, at least in districts not named in a pending lawsuit — even though a legislative panel voted Tuesday not to renew a set of emergency rules meant to implement that … [Read more...] about Masked messages? Pritzker says legislative panel’s suspension of emergency rules doesn’t affect his school mask mandate
Chris Knight’s late layup wins it for Loyola
Loyola head coach Drew Valentine watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri State in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. | Nam Y. Huh/AP His 20 points lead the Ramblers vs. Valpo Chris Knight had a season-high 20 points, including a go-ahead basket with 57 seconds left, and visiting Loyola edged past Valparaiso 71-69 on … [Read more...] about Chris Knight’s late layup wins it for Loyola