Notre Dame’s Houston Griffith (right) breaks up a pass intended for Ball State wide receiver Corey Lacanaria on Sept. 8, 2018 in South Bend. | Nam Y. Huh/AP Opts out of transfer portal to take on leadership role for new defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The grass isn’t always greener somewhere else. For Chicago’s Houston Griffith, it took 18 … [Read more...] about Talented safety Houston Griffith gets second shot with Notre Dame
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Polling Place: Is the White Sox rotation elite? Respondents are riding the brakes on that
Giolito is already dealing. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images We also asked about the Cubs’ struggling offense and which would be the biggest dream for a sports fan: to belt three roundtrippers, light the lamp three times or mess around and get a triple-double. By now, one would like to think White Sox No. 1 starter Lucas Giolito has cemented his status as an ace. … [Read more...] about Polling Place: Is the White Sox rotation elite? Respondents are riding the brakes on that
Thief steals from vehicles in Logan Square, Avondale: police
Sun-Times file photo Several thefts happened in the 2300 block of West Logan Boulevard, according to Chicago police. Police are warning residents on the Northwest Side of a series of thefts from vehicles reported in recent weeks in Logan Square and Avondale. In each case, the thief broke into the vehicle by shattering a window and took property from inside, Chicago … [Read more...] about Thief steals from vehicles in Logan Square, Avondale: police
Three things we learned after the first week of the Challenge Cup
Chicago Red Stars forward Katie Johnson (33) brings the ball upfield among defenders during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Houston. | AP Photos The first week of the Challenge Cup produced thrilling moments that fans have been waiting desperately for, but concerning ones as well. The first week of the National Women’s Soccer League … [Read more...] about Three things we learned after the first week of the Challenge Cup
Shyla Heal is ready to prove what she lacks in age she makes up for in professional experience
Shyla Heal of the Fire takes on Maddie Garrick of the Boomers during the WNBL Preliminary Final match between the Townsville Fire and the Melbourne Boomers at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on December 18, 2020, in Townsville, Australia. | Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images Heal’s time in the WNBL includes being named Youth Player of the Year and leading the … [Read more...] about Shyla Heal is ready to prove what she lacks in age she makes up for in professional experience
Chicago outdoors: American bittern in Chicago, wild turkeys in Chicago, eating smelt, Winnebago sturgeon
American bittern on Chicago’s North Side. | Jeff Wade More wild turkeys in Chicago, an American bittern in Chicago, places to eat fried smelt and the count on Winnebago sturgeon are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors. Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. WILD OF THE WEEK Jeff Wade spotted an American bittern at West Ridge Nature Park on the … [Read more...] about Chicago outdoors: American bittern in Chicago, wild turkeys in Chicago, eating smelt, Winnebago sturgeon
Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million
The remains of a woman who died from complications related to COVID-19 are placed into a niche by cemetery workers and relatives at the Inahuma cemetery in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on April 13, 2021. | Silvia Izquierdo/AP The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday — a number bigger than the population of Chicago and equivalent … [Read more...] about Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million
Prosecutor who detailed Toledo shooting video put on leave because he ‘failed to fully present the facts,’ Foxx’s office says
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, pictured at her election night headquarters at the Kinzie Hotel Nov. 3, 2020. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Many questions remain unanswered by the Cook County state’s attorney’s office. A spokeswoman for Kim Foxx said she couldn’t discuss the issues because they are the subject of an internal investigation. A veteran Cook … [Read more...] about Prosecutor who detailed Toledo shooting video put on leave because he ‘failed to fully present the facts,’ Foxx’s office says
Parents, students demand say in how CPS spends $1.8B in federal relief aid (LIVE UPDATES)
Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Here’s the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. Latest CPS is getting $1.8B in federal relief funding. Parents and students are demanding a say in how it’s spent Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Protestors gather to ask Mayor Lori Lightfoot and deliver a letter to her office to consider and improve … [Read more...] about Parents, students demand say in how CPS spends $1.8B in federal relief aid (LIVE UPDATES)