On the same day that the Bulls found out Zach LaVine is ready to resume playing basketball and veteran big man Tristan Thompson is on his way to joining the squad, DeRozan broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record, now having seven straight games with at least 35-plus points and 50% shooting from the field. The left knee needed some lubricant. More importantly, Zach LaVine’s mind just … [Read more...] about Veteran DeMar DeRozan makes history as Bulls win fifth straight
Illinois recruit Ty Rodgers and Thornton grab a statement win in overtime at Kenwood
Thornton’s Ty Rodgers (20) reacts during the game against Kenwood. | Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times The game had a mix of high school and club basketball importance. The final shot of the game came down to Darius Robinson, who transferred from Thornton to Kenwood this fall. Thornton has been on the outskirts of the elite teams this season. The Wildcats didn’t have … [Read more...] about Illinois recruit Ty Rodgers and Thornton grab a statement win in overtime at Kenwood
Northwestern can’t keep up with No. 5 Purdue
Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers blocks a shot in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 16, 2022 in Evanston | Quinn Harris/Getty Images Robbie Beran had 13 points for Wildcats in losing effort Zach Edey had 14 points and eight rebounds, and No. 5 Purdue moved into first place in the Big Ten with a rugged 70-64 victory … [Read more...] about Northwestern can’t keep up with No. 5 Purdue
Give candidates who aren’t wealthy, or backed by the rich, a chance to be heard
Voting at Edward Duke Ellington School, 243 N Parkside Ave., in 2020. | Brian Rich/Sun-Times A small donor matching system using public funds would help level the playing field and give politicians a reason to listen to ordinary voters. As Illinois voters face a potential governor’s race between a billionaire and a billionaire-anointed candidate — four years after a … [Read more...] about Give candidates who aren’t wealthy, or backed by the rich, a chance to be heard
The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Feb. 17-26
The North American Tour of “Come From Away” arrives at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on Feb. 22. | Matthew Murphy The Tony Award-winning musical “Come from Away,” the Botanic Garden’s annual spring orchid show and “The Art of the Brick” LEGO art show at MSI are a few of the things to see and do in the week ahead in Chicago. Theater Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Tony … [Read more...] about The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Feb. 17-26