Matas Buzelis is headed back to the NBA All-Star weekend. The Bulls forward was announced as one of 28 players participating in the 2026 Rising Stars challenge during NBA All-Star weekend, which will take place at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles from Feb. 13-15. This year’s Rising Stars class is headlined by fellow young players such as Rookie of the Year front-runners Cooper Flagg … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis makes his 3rd NBA Rising Stars team — but declines dunk contest invitation
Chicago Blackhawks send forward Nick Lardis back to the minors
The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Nick Lardis to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday. The 20-year-old Lardis, one of the team’s top prospects, made his NHL debut Dec. 13. He had five goals and two assists in 21 games with the Hawks. “I think he’s done a solid job,” coach Jeff Blashill said of Lardis before the move was announced. “He came in and early on … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks send forward Nick Lardis back to the minors
Doctors: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force
A man stands to the side in Minneapolis, recording what is happening in front of him with his phone. Nearby, federal immigration agents deploy pepper spray on a female protester. The man steps forward. What began as observation becomes intervention. Within moments, several agents move toward him and pin him to the ground. They shoot at him multiple times. Shouting follows, then … [Read more...] about Doctors: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force
Lake Forest City Council approves engineering contract for overhaul project at Waukegan and Westleigh roads
The intersection of Waukegan and Westleigh Roads in Lake Forest is set for a major overhaul later this year as the city seeks to improve traffic flow and safety at the busy crossroads. “It is both dangerous and at times very confusing and frustrating if you are trying to make turns, depending on which direction you are headed,” City Manager Jason Wicha said during a Jan. 16 … [Read more...] about Lake Forest City Council approves engineering contract for overhaul project at Waukegan and Westleigh roads
Blue Island man charged with leaving scene of fatal Robbins accident
A 38-year-old Blue Island man is charged in Robbins with aggravated drunken driving causing death and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. David Avalos was ordered held in the Cook County Jail Jan. 22 following his initial court appearance at Markham courthouse. Robbins police requested the sheriff’s police to … [Read more...] about Blue Island man charged with leaving scene of fatal Robbins accident