Three Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said.
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
Chicago Sun-Times16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Groupon may star on prime time TV show
Chicago Sun-Times16 May 2012 | 2:35 amGroupon, or some version of it, may be coming to prime time this fall. Among the new fall shows CBS is expected to announce Wednesday is “Friend Me,” starring Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Superbad”) and Nicholas Braun as friends who leave Bloomington, Ind., for new jobs at Groupon — in L.A. -
Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
Chicago Sun-Times16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
Chicago Sun-Times16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said.
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Protesters march against police on South Side
16 May 2012 | 2:37 amPolice in riot gear lined a South Side police station Tuesday night when at least 100 protesters — many in the city for the NATO Summit — chanted anti-police sentiments and disobeyed police orders. The protesters — many dressed in all black with black bandannas covering their faces — had marched about three miles to protest alleged global police oppression. The group started about 6:40 p.m. at Halsted and 50th Place and marched to the Deering District police station, 3501 S. Lowe. Many South Side residents left their porches to join the group. “This is a solidarity march for… -
Top cop: Neighborhoods also will have more police during NATO
16 May 2012 | 2:36 amDespite extraordinary police resources devoted to the NATO Summit, Chicago neighborhoods will get a 15 percent increase in police protection this weekend, thanks to 12-hour shifts and the decision to cancel days off, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Tuesday. -
Patti Blagojevich, daughters make prison visit to ex-governor
16 May 2012 | 2:30 amPatti Blagojevich visited ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich in a Colorado prison, calling it “one of the saddest places on earth.” “We spent the weekend in Denver visiting Rod,” Patti Blagojevich posted on her Facebook page. “He was so happy to see . . . us and we were so happy to see him. That visiting room has to be one of the saddest places on earth though. All those little kids visiting their dads. It breaks your heart.” Her husband is serving a 14-year sentence at FCI Englewood Prison in Littleton, Colo. Recently, his former lawyers, Sam Adam and Sam Adam … -
Teachers union accuses ousted member of being a ‘spy’ for CPS
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amThe official charge involves doing “the union and the cause of union labor, definite harm.’’ But Chicago Teachers Union officials are calling Marc Wigler “a spy,’’ a “stool pigeon” and a “rat’’ following his April 24 ouster for life from the union for allegedly feeding a top Chicago Public Schools labor official information about an internal union meeting. Wigler was accused of sending CPS labor relations chief Rachel Resnick a 50-bullet-point email at 11:51 p.m., Aug. 24, detailing what CTU officials told union delegates during a special meeting the evening before, CTU…
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
16 May 2012 | 4:53 amThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist down, to compete in future IHSA state meets. -
Shedd staff camping in for pregnant dolphin
16 May 2012 | 2:37 amThere’s nothing fishy — or even political — about the scheduled sit-in of sorts at the Shedd Aquarium during the NATO Summit. Veterinarians, animal caretakers and building engineers are set to lock themselves inside the lakefront tourist attraction — which will be closed Friday through Monday as NATO protesters occupy downtown — to keep tabs on Piquet, a pregnant Pacific white-sided dolphin that could give birth to her first little flipper any day now. Shedd brass voluntarily closed the aquarium because snarled traffic, protest marches and possibly unscripted acts of civil… -
Protesters march against police on South Side
16 May 2012 | 2:37 amPolice in riot gear lined a South Side police station Tuesday night when at least 100 protesters — many in the city for the NATO Summit — chanted anti-police sentiments and disobeyed police orders. The protesters — many dressed in all black with black bandannas covering their faces — had marched about three miles to protest alleged global police oppression. The group started about 6:40 p.m. at Halsted and 50th Place and marched to the Deering District police station, 3501 S. Lowe. Many South Side residents left their porches to join the group. “This is a solidarity march for… -
Man imprisoned in Virginia charged with killing two Zion girls in 2005
16 May 2012 | 2:30 amA man already serving life in a Virginia prison has been charged with first-degree murder for the 2005 stabbings of 8-year-old Laura Hobbs and Krystal Tobias, 9. Jorge Torrez was charged with the crimes some seven years after Laura’s father, Jerry Hobbs, was first charged with them.
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Groupon may star on prime time TV show
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amGroupon, or some version of it, may be coming to prime time this fall. Among the new fall shows CBS is expected to announce Wednesday is “Friend Me,” starring Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Superbad”) and Nicholas Braun as friends who leave Bloomington, Ind., for new jobs at Groupon — in L.A. -
Groupon, Facebook carry risks, say analysts
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amThe buzz surrounding Groupon and the frenzy over Facebook grow as they promise to change the face of Internet commerce. Yet, even after the share price’s bounce on its earnings, some analysts point to warning signals that should temper the growing exuberance both are enjoying. -
People like — but don’t trust or love — Facebook: poll
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amFacebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site — to share news, personal observations, photos and more — at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would … -
JPMorgan’s Dimon keeps chairmanship; FBI reportedly probing loss
16 May 2012 | 2:26 amJamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, offered a quick but blunt apology to shareholders Tuesday for a $2 billion trading loss that “should never have happened” and survived a push to strip him of the title of chairman of the board. And a law enforcement official said that the FBI’s New York office is heading an inquiry by the Justice Department into the JPMorgan loss. -
Greece to head to polls again after talks collapse
16 May 2012 | 2:26 amGreece headed into a month of political uncertainty after power-sharing talks collapsed Tuesday, triggering new elections that could determine whether the country retains its tenuous position in Europe’s currency.
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Who’s who of the NATO Summit
16 May 2012 | 6:20 amWhile each nation attending the NATO Summit in Chicago this week may have its own interests, the overall mission is “to tackle some of the biggest security questions of our time,” says NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Here’s a look at some of the leaders who have been invited to the NATO Summit. -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
16 May 2012 | 4:53 amThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist down, to compete in future IHSA state meets. -
People like — but don’t trust or love — Facebook: poll
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amFacebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site — to share news, personal observations, photos and more — at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would … -
Teachers union accuses ousted member of being a ‘spy’ for CPS
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amThe official charge involves doing “the union and the cause of union labor, definite harm.’’ But Chicago Teachers Union officials are calling Marc Wigler “a spy,’’ a “stool pigeon” and a “rat’’ following his April 24 ouster for life from the union for allegedly feeding a top Chicago Public Schools labor official information about an internal union meeting. Wigler was accused of sending CPS labor relations chief Rachel Resnick a 50-bullet-point email at 11:51 p.m., Aug. 24, detailing what CTU officials told union delegates during a special meeting the evening before, CTU…
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Who’s who of the NATO Summit
16 May 2012 | 6:20 amWhile each nation attending the NATO Summit in Chicago this week may have its own interests, the overall mission is “to tackle some of the biggest security questions of our time,” says NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Here’s a look at some of the leaders who have been invited to the NATO Summit. -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
16 May 2012 | 4:53 amThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist down, to compete in future IHSA state meets. -
People like — but don’t trust or love — Facebook: poll
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amFacebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site — to share news, personal observations, photos and more — at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would … -
Teachers union accuses ousted member of being a ‘spy’ for CPS
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amThe official charge involves doing “the union and the cause of union labor, definite harm.’’ But Chicago Teachers Union officials are calling Marc Wigler “a spy,’’ a “stool pigeon” and a “rat’’ following his April 24 ouster for life from the union for allegedly feeding a top Chicago Public Schools labor official information about an internal union meeting. Wigler was accused of sending CPS labor relations chief Rachel Resnick a 50-bullet-point email at 11:51 p.m., Aug. 24, detailing what CTU officials told union delegates during a special meeting the evening before, CTU…
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Mitt Romney's Illinois players
15 May 2012 | 6:13 amfollow on Twitter: @lynnsweet WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney hits Winnetka on Tuesday to scoop up, I've learned, $2.3 million at a fund-raiser as key figures are emerging from Illinois bolstering his White House drive. Romney's fund-raising dinner is at the home of insurance mogul and civic activist Pat Ryan and his wife, Shirley; between 50 and 60 people will attend, with the minimum donation $25,000. Romney returns to the Chicago area on June 14 for an event with a sliding price tag, from $2,500 to $75,000. Proceeds will be divided between the Romney campaign, the Republican National Committee… -
President Obama official schedule and guidance, May 15, 2012.
15 May 2012 | 5:58 amTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2012 DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, an annual ceremony honoring law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty in the previous year. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. In the afternoon, the President will welcome Major… -
Obama Barnard College Commencement Address. Transcript
14 May 2012 | 3:37 pmTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 14, 2012 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT BARNARD COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Barnard College Columbia University New York, New York 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, President Spar, trustees, President Bollinger. Hello, Class of 2012! (Applause.) Congratulations on reaching this day. Thank you for the honor of being able to be a part of it. There are so many people who are proud of you -- your parents, family, faculty, friends… -
Ron Paul folds his campaign: soft of, no more travel, still seeks delegates
14 May 2012 | 1:28 pmbelow, from the Paul campaign....Ron Paul Statement on Campaign Going Forward "We will continue to take leadership positions, win delegates, and carry a strong message to the Republican National Convention that Liberty is the way of the future." - Ron Paul LAKE JACKSON, Texas - 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul issued the following statement to supporters and the general public concerning the continuation of his historic bid for the GOP nomination. The statement tees up forthcoming information the campaign will release concerning its fruitful delegate-attainment strategy still… -
Mitt's May 14, 2012 public schedule. Nothing.
14 May 2012 | 9:01 amfrom the Romney campaign.... "Governor Romney does not have any public events today. His taped interview with CBN news will air during the 700 Club today."
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Jake Peavy advises Chris Sale to listen to what his body tells him
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amDon’t go to the training room, kid. Young pitchers in the training room are soft. They can’t handle the grind of 162 games, and everyone is watching. Stay away from massages and any type of outside-the-box modes of recovery. If you get caught practicing them, you’re just another prima donna. Don’t complain about soreness. Soreness gets you treatment, which gets you out of your starting spot. There’s another arm waiting. He’s younger, hungrier and tired of riding minor-league buses. Welcome to White Sox left-hander Chris Sale’s brain. These are the thoughts that have taken hold… -
Randy Wells isn’t enjoying stint with Iowa
16 May 2012 | 2:28 amSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Randy Wells can’t hide his displeasure while biding his time at Class AAA Iowa after spending the last three seasons with the Cubs. ‘‘It sucks, but it’s part of the game,’’ Wells said. ‘‘Hanging your head and being upset with it isn’t going to do you any good. If you come down here and don’t pitch well, you’re pretty much burying yourself.’’ Wells continued to bury himself Tuesday, allowing seven runs and eight hits in five innings of a 9-4 loss against the Sacramento River Cats. A solid outing Tuesday would have gone a long way… -
Dale Sveum defends bunting with Starlin Castro in key spot
16 May 2012 | 2:28 amST. LOUIS — Don’t like Dale Sveum’s decision to have his best hitter bunt with two on and no outs in a tie game in the eighth inning Monday? Tough. ‘‘The bottom line is, I’m the one who makes the decisions,’’ the Cubs’ manager said. ‘‘Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t.’’ If Sveum has shown anything in his three months at the helm, it’s that he has a plan and a reason behind every decision, whether it seems to go against conventional wisdom, popular opinion or, in the case of sacrifice bunts, sabermetrics. ‘‘Theo’s never talked to me about… -
Rafael Dolis has plenty of growing to do in closer’s role
16 May 2012 | 2:28 amST. LOUIS — Rookie Rafael Dolis could be the Cubs’ closer of the future — maybe even the very near future. But as good as he has been at times this season, days like Tuesday are reminders of the growing pains he faces. When St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina beat the Cubs’ defensive charts with a single off the glove of scrambling, diving second baseman Darwin Barney for the winning hit in the ninth inning, the Cubs ended a five-game road trip the way they began it, with a heart-breaking walk-off loss. Four days after blowing a late lead … -
Police: No charges against Patrick Kane after party weekend
16 May 2012 | 2:27 amPatrick Kane appears to have avoided any legal entanglements following his wild weekend in Wisconsin.
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Randy Wells isn’t enjoying stint with Iowa
16 May 2012 | 2:28 amSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Randy Wells can’t hide his displeasure while biding his time at Class AAA Iowa after spending the last three seasons with the Cubs. ‘‘It sucks, but it’s part of the game,’’ Wells said. ‘‘Hanging your head and being upset with it isn’t going to do you any good. If you come down here and don’t pitch well, you’re pretty much burying yourself.’’ Wells continued to bury himself Tuesday, allowing seven runs and eight hits in five innings of a 9-4 loss against the Sacramento River Cats. A solid outing Tuesday would have gone a long way… -
Dale Sveum defends bunting with Starlin Castro in key spot
16 May 2012 | 2:28 amST. LOUIS — Don’t like Dale Sveum’s decision to have his best hitter bunt with two on and no outs in a tie game in the eighth inning Monday? Tough. ‘‘The bottom line is, I’m the one who makes the decisions,’’ the Cubs’ manager said. ‘‘Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t.’’ If Sveum has shown anything in his three months at the helm, it’s that he has a plan and a reason behind every decision, whether it seems to go against conventional wisdom, popular opinion or, in the case of sacrifice bunts, sabermetrics. ‘‘Theo’s never talked to me about… -
Rafael Dolis has plenty of growing to do in closer’s role
16 May 2012 | 2:28 amST. LOUIS — Rookie Rafael Dolis could be the Cubs’ closer of the future — maybe even the very near future. But as good as he has been at times this season, days like Tuesday are reminders of the growing pains he faces. When St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina beat the Cubs’ defensive charts with a single off the glove of scrambling, diving second baseman Darwin Barney for the winning hit in the ninth inning, the Cubs ended a five-game road trip the way they began it, with a heart-breaking walk-off loss. Four days after blowing a late lead … -
Bryan LaHair is aiming for a starring role for the Cubs
15 May 2012 | 7:24 pmST. LOUIS — Before the season started, Bryan LaHair got calls from his brother or friends whenever a new fantasy ranking came out. ‘‘I’d be like, ‘Dude, I don’t care about all that stuff,’ ’’ he said. Good thing. He never made those lists. ‘‘I don’t think I was even in the top 50 first basemen,’’ he said. ‘‘And I was the first baseman for the Chicago Cubs. I was named the first baseman [before camp started].’’ But LaHair is on the verge of having the last laugh. Even as fans and talk-show gabbers increase their calls to bring up … -
Anthony Rizzo’s time with Cubs is coming
15 May 2012 | 6:02 amSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Anthony Rizzo had no reason to be wearing such a big smile in the 95-degree frying pan that was the batting cage at Raley Field. While most of the rest of the Iowa Cubs still were grousing about the three-hour bus ride from Fresno that had dumped them in the capital of California at 2:45 a.m., Rizzo was modeling the kind of carefree attitude that made it clear he wasn’t long for this Class AAA world of decaying Holiday Inns and stinky buses. This is exactly what a ripe prospect looks like right before he is picked …
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Cubs' Sveum: Bunt a `weapon'
15 May 2012 | 4:00 pmAren't bunts supposed to be bad? Isn't that was Bill James says? Isn't that how Theo Epstein's Boston Red Sox looked at things, before Epstein took over the Cubs' operation? Maybe. But Cubs manager Dale Sveum also considers them weapons - sometimes even with his best hitter at the plate. And if Sabermetrics and/or Epstein disagree? ``Theo's never talked to me about [Saber]metrics,'' Sveum said. ``When you're gaining two bases for one out and staying out of a double play later in the game, it's a weapon.'' The Cubs bunted four times in the final two innings Monday night, eventually scoring a… -
Cubs' Marmol to DL; Casey Coleman joins pen
12 May 2012 | 2:38 pmMILWAUKEE - The Cubs opted for versatility over their need for another lefty in their bullpen when they put Carlos Marmol on the disabled list Saturday and recalled right-hander Casey Coleman. Coleman, who was in the starting rotation for AAA Iowa, joins the bullpen as a potential matchup reliever, obviously capable of pitching multiple innings per appearance. The Cubs' pen has been heavy on one-inning guys. ``He's the kind of guy you can use in different roles depending on what's going on that day,'' Sveum said of Coleman. ``He's got the slider, he's got different arm angles, a guy you could… -
Cubs' Sveum: ``I don't condone'' Wood's glove throwing
9 May 2012 | 3:39 pmDale Sveum said he didn't see it, but the Cubs' manager still didn't like Kerry Wood's glove-throwing response to Tuesday's rough outing against the Atlanta Braves. ``Do I care? Of course, I care,'' Sveum said. ``I don't condone it or wish it to happen all the time, but we all know in this game there's frustrations that happen. And sometimes we regret things we do, that's for sure. We're not perfect human beings.'' That was especially true on the mound Tuesday night for Wood, who threw only nine of his 22 pitches for strikes in walking two of the first four batters in the eighth to load the… -
Demoted Wells not happy, unsure of future with Cubs
3 May 2012 | 1:21 pmRandy Wells isn't going to start demanding trades or getting an attitude. In fact, he spent most of Thursday morning looking in the mirror after getting the expected word that he's headed back to AAA Iowa as part of a roster shuffle that included Ryan Dempster (quad) and Kerry Wood (shoulder) both returning from the disabled list. But he wouldn't be human if he didn't start to wonder what his future with the Cubs looks like after his second demotion in five weeks following three seasons in the big-league rotation. ``I didn't pitch well. There's no one to really blame but yourself,'' he said. -
Campana transforms Cubs lineup
30 Apr 2012 | 3:36 pmPHILADELPHIA -- Geovany Soto's back in the lineup tonight for the series finale against the Philadelphia after missing the last two games with some back tightness. But more important for the Cubs, Tony Campana's back in the lineup, too. Campana, who's been promised ``80 percent'' of the starts in center, has been the buzz of the clubhouse since becoming a buzz kill for opposing pitchers since getting recalled from Iowa a little over a week ago. The fastest guy in the organization has been an impact ``bat'' during the Cubs' 4-2 surge over the past week. During the first three games in Philly…
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Who’s who of the NATO Summit
16 May 2012 | 6:20 amWhile each nation attending the NATO Summit in Chicago this week may have its own interests, the overall mission is “to tackle some of the biggest security questions of our time,” says NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Here’s a look at some of the leaders who have been invited to the NATO Summit. -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
16 May 2012 | 4:53 amThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist down, to compete in future IHSA state meets. -
People like — but don’t trust or love — Facebook: poll
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amFacebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site — to share news, personal observations, photos and more — at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would … -
Teachers union accuses ousted member of being a ‘spy’ for CPS
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amThe official charge involves doing “the union and the cause of union labor, definite harm.’’ But Chicago Teachers Union officials are calling Marc Wigler “a spy,’’ a “stool pigeon” and a “rat’’ following his April 24 ouster for life from the union for allegedly feeding a top Chicago Public Schools labor official information about an internal union meeting. Wigler was accused of sending CPS labor relations chief Rachel Resnick a 50-bullet-point email at 11:51 p.m., Aug. 24, detailing what CTU officials told union delegates during a special meeting the evening before, CTU…
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Business as usual for White Sox' Peavy (4-1)
9 May 2012 | 11:08 pmCLEVELAND -- Jake Peavy got some early run support, and the White Sox right-hander was grateful. "The team played outstanding tonight. They swung the bats,'' Peavy said after improving to 4-1 with the White Sox 8-1 victory against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. "It's big when you get runs early. You come out being aggressive when you get those first two and then they put a lot on the board and you try to throw strikes.'' Adam Dunn launched a 425-foot, two-run homer in the first inning, and the Sox erupted for six more runs in the fourth to gain a split of their four-game series… -
Sale to have MRI on Thursday
9 May 2012 | 5:52 pmCLEVELAND -- Chris Sale will undergo an MRI on his left elbow in Chicago on Thursday, a precautionary move, the White Sox are saying, to make sure there is nothing wrong with their prized left-hander. Sale pitched out of bullpen Tuesday night for the first time since he was moved from the starting rotation. He said Tuesday and Wednesday that he feels fine, and the Sox are insisting that he's not hurt. "He's not hurt, it's more monitoring what's going on and seeing where it's at,'' manager Robin Ventura said before the Sox played the Indians on Wednesday night. "It's kind of precautionary… -
White Sox' Rios has last word in battle with Perez
9 May 2012 | 12:46 amCLEVELAND -- Chris Perez didn't have his way, and Alex Rios had his say. With his actions, not words. Rios, peeved by Perez's show of exuberance after closing out an Indians win at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday when he retired Rios for the final out, roped a triple to right-center field against Perez in the 10th inning Tuesday night that helped the Sox to a 5-3 victory. Rios drove in the go-ahead run and scored on Alexei Ramirez's grounder to second baseman Jason Kipnis. "It was just part of the game," Rios said when asked if there was a revenge factor. "I was just trying to hit the ball… -
White Sox call up Stults to start Monday
6 May 2012 | 12:32 pmDETROIT -- The White Sox will bring up left-hander Eric Stults from AAA Charlotte to pitch in the second game of Monday's day-night doubleheader in Cleveland. In five starts at AAA Charlotte, the 32-year-old Stults was 1-1 with a 2.20 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 10 walks. He is 8-10 with a 4.93 ERA in parts of five major-league seasons with the Dodgers and Rockies. Teams are allowed to expand rosters to 26 for doubleheaders. Dylan Axelrod, who starts in Sunday's game in Detroit, was originally penciled in to start against the AL Central-leading Indians on Monday (12:05 p.m) but was moved to… -
White Sox move Sale to bullpen, Axelrod to rotation
4 May 2012 | 5:38 pmDETROIT -- The White Sox made a surprising and significant decision on Friday to move Chris Sale back to the bullpen. Sale, who has had a short but successful run as a starter this season after relieving last year, has been experiencing slight tenderness in his elbow area, manager Robin Ventura said. Rather than risk his long-time health, the Sox decided to move Sale back to the bullpen, where he will assume the closer's role. Dylan Axelrod will move into the rotation and will start Sunday against the Tigers in Sale's place. Ventura said Sale will be available to close on Monday when the Sox…
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Brandon Hardin becomes last Bears draftee to sign
16 May 2012 | 2:27 amThe Bears weren’t the first NFL team to sign all their draft picks, but they continue to be front-runners in their efforts to ensure there will be no drama heading into training camp. Not among the rookies, at least. Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte still is seeking a long-term deal and isn’t expected to sign his franchise tender any time soon, but the Bears came to terms with their last unsigned draft pick Tuesday. Safety Brandon Hardin, a third-round pick, got a four-year contract worth $2.7 million, a league source said. Other teams that have signed all their draft … -
Jay Cutler concerned about Bears’ offensive line
15 May 2012 | 2:25 pmDuring an appearance Monday at a Chicago school, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looked lean and sounded upbeat about an array of topics, from his weapons to his position coach to the impending arrival of his first child. Yet he seemed to confirm a potential problem that could threaten a championship run in 2012: the offensive line. “You know, the offensive line is definitely going to be a concern and seeing where those guys are going to fit in and seeing what five we go with,” Cutler said when asked a general question about the excitement for the upcoming season. “If … -
Matt Forte’s contract situation doesn’t worry Jay Cutler
15 May 2012 | 1:09 pmBears quarterback Jay Cutler understands why running back Matt Forte isn’t participating in offseason workouts. Forte is seeking a long-term deal instead of the one-year, $7.7 million franchise tender for 2012. But Cutler expects Forte to rejoin the team by Week 1. “Last time I saw him, he said he was lonely. I get it,” Cutler said. “Everyone was gone last year, with the lockout, and you do get that itch to get back in the office and see guys and work out. But Matt’s got to do what he’s got to do for him. Maybe they get a deal, … -
New Bears QB coach Jeremy Bates knows Cutler, Marshall — and they know his fire
14 May 2012 | 2:25 amIn his initial interview with local reporters in February, new Bears quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates avoided any controversy, gushed about his peers and players and maintained a calm, cool demeanor. But that belies something else about his personality, receiver Brandon Marshall said. ‘‘He’s fiery. Yeah, he’s fiery,” Marshall said after his own introductory news conference in March. ‘‘There were times all three of us had arguments. But there were times we’d argue in the meeting room and go on the field and put up big numbers. ‘‘We’re all older now. But Jeremy is fiery.”… -
Bears’ Devin Hester not threatened by new WR talent, coach says
14 May 2012 | 2:22 amBears receiver Devin Hester isn’t insecure about the addition of second-round pick Alshon Jeffery, position coach Darryl Drake says. ‘‘I promise you Devin is not reading press clippings about Alshon Jeffery, but I bet Alshon Jeffery is reading press clippings about Devin Hester,’’ Drake said Sunday. ‘‘Devin Hester don’t give a crap. He just wants to go out there and play. ‘‘And let me tell you something about Devin Hester — you got to know how I feel about him: All we’ve got to do is use him. That’s all we have to do, and you’ll see what kind of …
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Inside the Bears
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Bears entire draft class officially under contract
15 May 2012 | 12:09 pmThe Bears this morning completed a four-year contract with safety Brandon Hardin, which means the 2012 draft class is completely signed. Hardin's deal is worth $2.7 million, according to a league source. The Bears have historically been one of the more aggressive clubs in signing draft picks. Hardin's deal was a bit more complicated because clubs and agents were at odds on several key issues in the third round. The 79th overall pick, Hardin played at Oregon State. He's 6-2, 222 pounds, and he started of 38 games played for the Beavers (2007-11), registering 105 tackles (73 solo), three… -
Jay Cutler on concussion concerns: "No one made me play football"
14 May 2012 | 6:37 pmBears quarterback Jay Cutler acknowledged how polarizing concussions are right now. "It's a tough subject, it's a touchy subject, I think you have to be careful what you say and don't say. Some guys are totally on one side of the and other guys are on the other side of the fence," he said. "You know, I signed up to play football. I understand that. I understand you're going to take hits, you're going to get beat up." But Cutler said the NFL and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell have been "trying to take every measure possible to protect players." He noted, for instance, that helmets have… -
Jay Cutler on Bears o-line: "There are some questions marks there"
14 May 2012 | 5:40 pmBears quarterback Jay Cutler is thrilled about the additions to the offense this offseason, But count him among those who has a wait and see approach with the offensive line. Asked about the excitement about the Bears heading into 2012, Cutler said, "You know, the offensive line is definitely going to be a concern and seeing where those guys are going to fit in and seeing what five we go with. "If Gabe [Carimi] comes back, if J'Marcus [Webb] pans out. Where are we going to put Chris Williams? There are some question marks there. Until we really get that resolved, and get our front five… -
Darryl Drake on Devin Hester: "All we've got to do is use him"
13 May 2012 | 2:40 pmBears receiver Devin Hester continues to get overwhelming support at Halas Hall. The latest person to heap praise on him is receivers coach Darryl Drake, who made clear the veteran isn't at all insecure about the addition of Alshon Jeffery. "I promise you Devin is not reading press clippings about Alshon Jeffery, but I bet Alshon Jeffery is reading press clippings about Devin Hester. Devin Hester don't give a crap," Drake said. "He just want to go out there and play. "And let me tell you something about Devin Hester, you got to know how I feel about him: All we've got to do is use him. That's… -
Lance Briggs hosts free football camp in Chicago
12 May 2012 | 8:40 pmBears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs attended some football camps as a kid, although no one of his stature ever showed up to one. Briggs, who hosts football camps in Chicago and around Sacramento, where he's from, believes it's natural for him to help young players. "This is what I'm best at. Football is what us professionals are best at, so I think one of the best ways we can give back is to teach the art that we have mastered," Briggs said. "Chicago, obviously, is a very important place for me. It's been home for the past 10 years." Briggs said it was important to host a free camp, which…
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Who’s who of the NATO Summit
16 May 2012 | 6:20 amWhile each nation attending the NATO Summit in Chicago this week may have its own interests, the overall mission is “to tackle some of the biggest security questions of our time,” says NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Here’s a look at some of the leaders who have been invited to the NATO Summit. -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
16 May 2012 | 4:53 amThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist down, to compete in future IHSA state meets. -
People like — but don’t trust or love — Facebook: poll
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amFacebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site — to share news, personal observations, photos and more — at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would … -
Teachers union accuses ousted member of being a ‘spy’ for CPS
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amThe official charge involves doing “the union and the cause of union labor, definite harm.’’ But Chicago Teachers Union officials are calling Marc Wigler “a spy,’’ a “stool pigeon” and a “rat’’ following his April 24 ouster for life from the union for allegedly feeding a top Chicago Public Schools labor official information about an internal union meeting. Wigler was accused of sending CPS labor relations chief Rachel Resnick a 50-bullet-point email at 11:51 p.m., Aug. 24, detailing what CTU officials told union delegates during a special meeting the evening before, CTU…
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Inside the Bulls
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Bulls not counting on Derrick Rose for next season
15 May 2012 | 6:35 pmThe Bulls aren't counting on Derrick Rose returning next season. They aren't even planning for it. But general manager Gar Forman said he will keep the core of a team that had the league's best regular-season record in back-to-back seasons together with an eye toward the future. Even if Rose's injury prevents the Bulls from competing for championship next season, Forman is confident they will do so in time. "We're hopeful at some point he'll be back," Forman said. "I'm not sure we'll make plans as if he will be, but we're optimistic he will be at some point. The biggest thing in my mind and… -
Forman: Team wants Thibs long-term
15 May 2012 | 6:33 pmGeneral manager Gar Forman said the team will pick up coach Tom Thibodeau's option for next season and will starting working on an extension this summer. "Obviously, we value Tom greatly," Forman said. "We value what he brings to the organization and what he brings to the team and think he's one of the finest coaches in the league and we're hopeful he'll be our coach long-term. Thibodeau said an extension is not foremost on his mind. "I'm not worried about that," he said. "Those things take care of themselves." -
Forman will meet with Deng to talk about wrist, Olympics
15 May 2012 | 6:32 pmGeneral manager Gar Forman plans to sit down and talk to Luol Deng sometime in the next week about Deng's plans to compete in the Olympics despite a torn ligament in his left wrist and what that might mean for Deng and the Bulls moving forward. Deng has said he will play for Team Great Britain this summer despite a wrist injury that could well require surgery that could sideline him for the first two months of the season. Deng said he will wait until after the Olympics before deciding to undergo surgery. "Our biggest concern with Luol is his health," Forman said. "I know that's our fans… -
Luol Deng will decide on surgery after Summer Games
10 May 2012 | 11:42 pmPHILADELPHIA --- Luol Deng made one thing clear after the Bulls were eliminated in Game 6: He's playing in the Summer Games even if he does need surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. "I just know that I'm looking forward to playing in the Olympics," he said. "I'm excited about it, something I wanted to do since I was a kid and I'm going to prepare myself for it." Deng tore the ligament in his wrist earlier this season and decided to play in pain rather than undergo surgery that would have resulted in him missing the majority of the regular season and perhaps even the playoffs. -
Noah warms up but is likely out for Game 6
10 May 2012 | 6:44 pmPHILADELPHIA --- Joakim Noah looked tentative while warming up on a heavily taped left ankle as coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Gar Forman looked on before the game. It's not a matter of whether Noah wants to play, but how effective he can be if he does play. Judging by how gingerly he was moving while mostly shooting during warmups, while he was cleared by the medical staff to play, he likely would not have effective, which is why it was decided that if he's going to return in this series the Bulls will have to force a Game 7 in Chicago on Saturday. Fans at Wells Fargo Center cheered…
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Inside Northwestern sports
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Northwestern softball headed to NCAA tournament
14 May 2012 | 3:28 pmNorthwestern's softball team found out at the last minute Sunday night that they are headed to the NCAA tournament after receiving an at-large bid. The Wildcats ended the regular season on a six-game winning streak, no doubt propelling them to their at-large bid. NU also won eight of their last nine games to finish 27-27. By finishing at .500, the Wildcats got the "bare minimum" of wins to get invited into the tournament. -
Northwestern's Erin Fitzgerald comes through
12 May 2012 | 8:55 pmNotre Dame keyed in on Northwestern's Shannon Smith -- limiting the Wildcats' lacrosse star to only one goal and one assist -- but the Fighting Irish didn't have enough firepower to take down the defending NCAA champions, and NU won its opening round NCAA tournament game 12-7 Saturday at Lakeside Field. The No. 2-seeded Wildcats (18-2) advance to the quarterfinals next weekend, where they will play either Duke or Virginia at Lakeside Field. Duke and Virginia play Sunday. -
Jerry Reinsdorf featured speaker at College of Law graduation
11 May 2012 | 5:30 pmA day after the Bulls' playoff run ended against the Philadelphia 76ers, owner and team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was the featured speaker at Northwestern's College of Law graduation Friday afternoon at the Chicago Theater. Reinsdorf, NU Law class of 1960 and White Sox owner and chairman, started the 10-minute speech by ribbing the Sox and Bulls for not playing as well as people had hoped. The Bulls lost their playoff series four games to two and the Sox are 15-17 and in third… -
Northwestern lacrosse opens postseason Saturday
11 May 2012 | 10:14 amNorthwestern's lacrosse team begins its national title defense Saturday when the Wildcats host Notre Dame at Lakeside Field in their first NCAA tournament game. The No. 2-seeded Wildcats (17-2) are coming off their second loss to Florida this season, a 14-7 defeat. It was the second time NU lost to Florida this season, the first being an 8-7 loss. And that 14-7 loss was NU's worst since 2003. -
Northwestern men's basketball adds Swopshire, Olah
25 Apr 2012 | 3:21 pmLouisville transfer Jared Swopshire and Romanian native Alex Olah of Traders Point Christian Academy in Zionsville, Ind. signed with Northwestern Wednesday. The 7-foot Olah averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds for Traders Point and also played in the 2011 FIBA U18 European Championships for Romania. Swopshire saw limited action this season for the national semifinalist Cardinals. Swopshire sat out his entire junior…
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YourSeason
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Tuesday’s baseball roundup
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pmMount Carmel 6, Marist 1: Jason Gasser went six innings gaving up a run and two hits in the win. Jerry Houston was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Joe Kennedy was 1-for-2 with a double for No. 6 Mount Carmel. Addison Trail 4, Morton 2: Scott Babica was 2-for-3 with a homer and RBI for Addison Trail (20-11). … -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to state
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist … -
Tuesday’s boys volleyball roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:27 pmBrother Rice d. Marist 26-24, 25-10: Mitch Wieler and Joe Pochinskas each had six kills while Dan Dwyer had 19 assists. Elk Grove d. Palatine 25-13, 25-12: Aaron Kraus had 10 kills and Mike Kawa had seven. Lyons d. York 25-20, 25-18: Kevin McMahon had eight kills. Niles West d. Evanston 25-22, 25-17: Eli Gelfand had seven kills and Daniel Gillespie had … -
Boys Volleyball: WW South too tough for Glenbard East
15 May 2012 | 10:12 pmNobody has taken as much as a game off Wheaton Warrenville South since March 24. Nobody came as close as Glenbrook North did in a 28-26 Game 1 loss on March 31. Nobody until Tuesday, that is. Mike Heim’s ace had Glenbard East within 22-21 Tuesday in Wheaton in Game 1 of the teams’ fourth meeting of the season. But a kill … -
Tuesday’s girls soccer roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pmCLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS JOLIET CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 6, Joliet Central 0: Cailyn Harrington pulled off a hat trick, Lauren Kelly found the back of the net two times and Sara Petrone added the other goal as Lincoln-Way Central rolled over Joliet Central. BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 5, Wheeling 0: Sara Busse scored three goals and Sarah O’Connor added two more for …
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YourSeason
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Tuesday’s baseball roundup
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pmMount Carmel 6, Marist 1: Jason Gasser went six innings gaving up a run and two hits in the win. Jerry Houston was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Joe Kennedy was 1-for-2 with a double for No. 6 Mount Carmel. Addison Trail 4, Morton 2: Scott Babica was 2-for-3 with a homer and RBI for Addison Trail (20-11). … -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to state
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist … -
Tuesday’s boys volleyball roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:27 pmBrother Rice d. Marist 26-24, 25-10: Mitch Wieler and Joe Pochinskas each had six kills while Dan Dwyer had 19 assists. Elk Grove d. Palatine 25-13, 25-12: Aaron Kraus had 10 kills and Mike Kawa had seven. Lyons d. York 25-20, 25-18: Kevin McMahon had eight kills. Niles West d. Evanston 25-22, 25-17: Eli Gelfand had seven kills and Daniel Gillespie had … -
Boys Volleyball: WW South too tough for Glenbard East
15 May 2012 | 10:12 pmNobody has taken as much as a game off Wheaton Warrenville South since March 24. Nobody came as close as Glenbrook North did in a 28-26 Game 1 loss on March 31. Nobody until Tuesday, that is. Mike Heim’s ace had Glenbard East within 22-21 Tuesday in Wheaton in Game 1 of the teams’ fourth meeting of the season. But a kill … -
Tuesday’s girls soccer roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pmCLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS JOLIET CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 6, Joliet Central 0: Cailyn Harrington pulled off a hat trick, Lauren Kelly found the back of the net two times and Sara Petrone added the other goal as Lincoln-Way Central rolled over Joliet Central. BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 5, Wheeling 0: Sara Busse scored three goals and Sarah O’Connor added two more for …
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YourSeason
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Tuesday’s baseball roundup
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pmMount Carmel 6, Marist 1: Jason Gasser went six innings gaving up a run and two hits in the win. Jerry Houston was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Joe Kennedy was 1-for-2 with a double for No. 6 Mount Carmel. Addison Trail 4, Morton 2: Scott Babica was 2-for-3 with a homer and RBI for Addison Trail (20-11). … -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to state
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist … -
Tuesday’s boys volleyball roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:27 pmBrother Rice d. Marist 26-24, 25-10: Mitch Wieler and Joe Pochinskas each had six kills while Dan Dwyer had 19 assists. Elk Grove d. Palatine 25-13, 25-12: Aaron Kraus had 10 kills and Mike Kawa had seven. Lyons d. York 25-20, 25-18: Kevin McMahon had eight kills. Niles West d. Evanston 25-22, 25-17: Eli Gelfand had seven kills and Daniel Gillespie had … -
Boys Volleyball: WW South too tough for Glenbard East
15 May 2012 | 10:12 pmNobody has taken as much as a game off Wheaton Warrenville South since March 24. Nobody came as close as Glenbrook North did in a 28-26 Game 1 loss on March 31. Nobody until Tuesday, that is. Mike Heim’s ace had Glenbard East within 22-21 Tuesday in Wheaton in Game 1 of the teams’ fourth meeting of the season. But a kill … -
Tuesday’s girls soccer roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pmCLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS JOLIET CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 6, Joliet Central 0: Cailyn Harrington pulled off a hat trick, Lauren Kelly found the back of the net two times and Sara Petrone added the other goal as Lincoln-Way Central rolled over Joliet Central. BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 5, Wheeling 0: Sara Busse scored three goals and Sarah O’Connor added two more for …
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YourSeason
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Tuesday’s baseball roundup
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pmMount Carmel 6, Marist 1: Jason Gasser went six innings gaving up a run and two hits in the win. Jerry Houston was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Joe Kennedy was 1-for-2 with a double for No. 6 Mount Carmel. Addison Trail 4, Morton 2: Scott Babica was 2-for-3 with a homer and RBI for Addison Trail (20-11). … -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to state
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist … -
Tuesday’s boys volleyball roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:27 pmBrother Rice d. Marist 26-24, 25-10: Mitch Wieler and Joe Pochinskas each had six kills while Dan Dwyer had 19 assists. Elk Grove d. Palatine 25-13, 25-12: Aaron Kraus had 10 kills and Mike Kawa had seven. Lyons d. York 25-20, 25-18: Kevin McMahon had eight kills. Niles West d. Evanston 25-22, 25-17: Eli Gelfand had seven kills and Daniel Gillespie had … -
Boys Volleyball: WW South too tough for Glenbard East
15 May 2012 | 10:12 pmNobody has taken as much as a game off Wheaton Warrenville South since March 24. Nobody came as close as Glenbrook North did in a 28-26 Game 1 loss on March 31. Nobody until Tuesday, that is. Mike Heim’s ace had Glenbard East within 22-21 Tuesday in Wheaton in Game 1 of the teams’ fourth meeting of the season. But a kill … -
Tuesday’s girls soccer roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pmCLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS JOLIET CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 6, Joliet Central 0: Cailyn Harrington pulled off a hat trick, Lauren Kelly found the back of the net two times and Sara Petrone added the other goal as Lincoln-Way Central rolled over Joliet Central. BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 5, Wheeling 0: Sara Busse scored three goals and Sarah O’Connor added two more for …
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YourSeason
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Tuesday’s baseball roundup
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pmMount Carmel 6, Marist 1: Jason Gasser went six innings gaving up a run and two hits in the win. Jerry Houston was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Joe Kennedy was 1-for-2 with a double for No. 6 Mount Carmel. Addison Trail 4, Morton 2: Scott Babica was 2-for-3 with a homer and RBI for Addison Trail (20-11). … -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to state
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist … -
Tuesday’s boys volleyball roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:27 pmBrother Rice d. Marist 26-24, 25-10: Mitch Wieler and Joe Pochinskas each had six kills while Dan Dwyer had 19 assists. Elk Grove d. Palatine 25-13, 25-12: Aaron Kraus had 10 kills and Mike Kawa had seven. Lyons d. York 25-20, 25-18: Kevin McMahon had eight kills. Niles West d. Evanston 25-22, 25-17: Eli Gelfand had seven kills and Daniel Gillespie had … -
Boys Volleyball: WW South too tough for Glenbard East
15 May 2012 | 10:12 pmNobody has taken as much as a game off Wheaton Warrenville South since March 24. Nobody came as close as Glenbrook North did in a 28-26 Game 1 loss on March 31. Nobody until Tuesday, that is. Mike Heim’s ace had Glenbard East within 22-21 Tuesday in Wheaton in Game 1 of the teams’ fourth meeting of the season. But a kill … -
Tuesday’s girls soccer roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pmCLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS JOLIET CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 6, Joliet Central 0: Cailyn Harrington pulled off a hat trick, Lauren Kelly found the back of the net two times and Sara Petrone added the other goal as Lincoln-Way Central rolled over Joliet Central. BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 5, Wheeling 0: Sara Busse scored three goals and Sarah O’Connor added two more for …
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YourSeason
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Tuesday’s baseball roundup
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pmMount Carmel 6, Marist 1: Jason Gasser went six innings gaving up a run and two hits in the win. Jerry Houston was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Joe Kennedy was 1-for-2 with a double for No. 6 Mount Carmel. Addison Trail 4, Morton 2: Scott Babica was 2-for-3 with a homer and RBI for Addison Trail (20-11). … -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to state
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist … -
Tuesday’s boys volleyball roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:27 pmBrother Rice d. Marist 26-24, 25-10: Mitch Wieler and Joe Pochinskas each had six kills while Dan Dwyer had 19 assists. Elk Grove d. Palatine 25-13, 25-12: Aaron Kraus had 10 kills and Mike Kawa had seven. Lyons d. York 25-20, 25-18: Kevin McMahon had eight kills. Niles West d. Evanston 25-22, 25-17: Eli Gelfand had seven kills and Daniel Gillespie had … -
Boys Volleyball: WW South too tough for Glenbard East
15 May 2012 | 10:12 pmNobody has taken as much as a game off Wheaton Warrenville South since March 24. Nobody came as close as Glenbrook North did in a 28-26 Game 1 loss on March 31. Nobody until Tuesday, that is. Mike Heim’s ace had Glenbard East within 22-21 Tuesday in Wheaton in Game 1 of the teams’ fourth meeting of the season. But a kill … -
Tuesday’s girls soccer roundup
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pmCLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS JOLIET CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 6, Joliet Central 0: Cailyn Harrington pulled off a hat trick, Lauren Kelly found the back of the net two times and Sara Petrone added the other goal as Lincoln-Way Central rolled over Joliet Central. BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 5, Wheeling 0: Sara Busse scored three goals and Sarah O’Connor added two more for …
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amThree Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. -
Who’s who of the NATO Summit
16 May 2012 | 6:20 amWhile each nation attending the NATO Summit in Chicago this week may have its own interests, the overall mission is “to tackle some of the biggest security questions of our time,” says NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Here’s a look at some of the leaders who have been invited to the NATO Summit. -
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
16 May 2012 | 4:53 amThe Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend — and Fenwick’s Mary Kate Callahan won’t be taking part. But a lawsuit to be filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in federal court aims to make it possible for student-athletes with disabilities, like Callahan who is paralyzed from the waist down, to compete in future IHSA state meets. -
People like — but don’t trust or love — Facebook: poll
16 May 2012 | 2:35 amFacebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site — to share news, personal observations, photos and more — at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would … -
Teachers union accuses ousted member of being a ‘spy’ for CPS
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amThe official charge involves doing “the union and the cause of union labor, definite harm.’’ But Chicago Teachers Union officials are calling Marc Wigler “a spy,’’ a “stool pigeon” and a “rat’’ following his April 24 ouster for life from the union for allegedly feeding a top Chicago Public Schools labor official information about an internal union meeting. Wigler was accused of sending CPS labor relations chief Rachel Resnick a 50-bullet-point email at 11:51 p.m., Aug. 24, detailing what CTU officials told union delegates during a special meeting the evening before, CTU…
