A week after President Joe Biden’s latest campaign stop in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at a fundraiser in Glencoe, where she offered a message of hope for the Democratic ticket in November despite some polls that indicate otherwise. “We are winning,” Harris said repeatedly to about 100 people gathered under a large tent in the yard of a Spanish villa-style … [Read more...] about Vice President Kamala Harris takes optimistic tone at fundraising event in Glencoe
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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele delivers to the Pirates in the first inning on May 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele walks off the mound as Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales rounds the bases after hitting a solo … [Read more...] about Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4
Cubs 7, Braves 1: Javier Assad does it again AND the offense wakes up!
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Cubs righthander has been a revelation this year. And some home runs were hit! The Cubs needed two things in the series finale in Atlanta to avoid being swept: Another good starting pitcher outing, and Some runs They got both, as Javier Assad threw six more shutout innings and the offense generated 13 hits, including home runs … [Read more...] about Cubs 7, Braves 1: Javier Assad does it again AND the offense wakes up!
2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 44
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Cubs bounce back in a 7-1 win over the Braves. It isn’t often that the Cubs reward my patience and make my points so quickly. It’s not like I’m here sharing the hidden truths of the world. But yesterday we were talking about one of the most lopsided losses of the season. The offense looked lost and the … [Read more...] about 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 44
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports What, YOU again? Since these teams met last weekend in Pittsburgh, the Pirates went and lost two of three to the Brewers in Milwaukee, getting blown out 10-2 in the series finale, while the Cubs lost two of three to the Braves in Atlanta. You likely are fairly familiar with the Bucs from last weekend; there’s more in that series … [Read more...] about On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview