Imagine a shirtless Abe Gibron celebrating with his players after a Bears win. Sorry to put that image into your head on a cold Chicago morning, but I couldn’t help thinking about the beefy Gibron after a shirtless Ben Johnson went viral Friday night following the Bears’ 24-15 win in Philadelphia. Johnson’s selfless act of exhibitionism triggered another free hot dog day from … [Read more...] about Column: Shirtless Ben Johnson is exactly what Chicago needed on a snowy holiday weekend
Bill Belichick’s 1st season at North Carolina ends with just 4 wins and plenty of off-the-field headlines
RALEIGH, N.C. — Bill Belichick stood at the microphone in a crowded room of reporters. North Carolina’s season had just ended with a lopsided loss to a fierce nearby rival to cap a four-win season. And the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach wasn’t in much of a mood to talk about it. A little more than four minutes’ worth, in fact. “Look, the season’s just ended a few … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick’s 1st season at North Carolina ends with just 4 wins and plenty of off-the-field headlines
Conference championship games are set — and many will have big College Football Playoff implications
The final regular season week of college football has set the stage for conference championships. All eyes were on the ACC on Saturday, as a crowded race to the conference title game began to take shape. Virginia and SMU had simple paths and could have clinched a championship game appearance with a win. Virginia got the job done with a win over Virginia Tech, but SMU fell short … [Read more...] about Conference championship games are set — and many will have big College Football Playoff implications
Editorial: In praise of the handwritten Christmas card
We’ve all come to dread checking the mail. And not just when property taxes are due. Most of the year, the only post we get is bills, which are depressing, or advertisements, headed straight for the trash. Our mailboxes, once filled with interest and promise, have become a breeding ground for junk. Once a year, that changes. Yes, each day’s haul overflows with glossy … [Read more...] about Editorial: In praise of the handwritten Christmas card
‘Out of money in no time’
During a wellness check in February 2023, a Cook County sheriff’s deputy discovered 92-year-old Anna Vargas lying face down on the floor near the body of her son, who had diabetes and died of natural causes. Vargas, still breathing, was rushed to nearby Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in suburban Park Ridge. A physician diagnosed Vargas with severe cognitive impairment due … [Read more...] about ‘Out of money in no time’