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The death of the NFL’s running-back market, it turned out, was greatly exaggerated. One year after premier rushers discussed ways to try to ensure players at their position were paid properly in a league that increasingly favored cheap rookie contracts, some of them — including seven former Pro Bowl players — spent March landing sizable … Read more
If it’s June, then it has to be Taunton softball time. The Tigers enter the Division 1 state tournament looking for a fourth consecutive state title. Their last postseason loss came back on June 14, 2019 when they lost 3-1 to Bishop Feehan in a Div. 1 South Sectional semifinal. While we are going with … Read more
Confederate guerrilla leader John Singleton Mosby continually urged his Rangers to “get the bulge” on their opponents by attacking first, using the element of surprise to swiftly and violently make the most of their small numbers to subdue their opponents. But in September 1864, the Union Scouts took a page from Mosby’s Rangers’ book to … Read more
Kris Rey was anticipating a cicada invasion. News story after news story seemed to promise a summer teeming with the insect. But weeks in, Rey hasn’t seen a single cicada in Lincoln Square. She jokingly called the phenomenon, “the Great Cicada Scandal of 2024.” Or, she mused, “Y2Cicada.” “It’s a lot of hype for a … Read more
A long-delayed state program to get fresh food from local farms to vulnerable communities in Illinois was finally launched in March. But two months later, participants are still struggling to get money from the state to pay farmers and cover program expenses. “We started with intentions of having money earlier than this and (the farmers) … Read more
After a legislative session with no action on a new Chicago Bears lakefront stadium — and a conservation group coming out against the proposal — Arlington Heights officials are hopeful that the team may eventually turn its attention back to the suburbs. Lawmakers adjourned Wednesday without even publicly considering the team’s proposal for a publicly … Read more
glo performance at the High Museum of Art. (Courtesy glo) Lovers of the arts and activism can find solace in glo, an Atlanta-based nonprofit seeking to educate and inspire through choreography. According to its website, glo’s mission is “to raise consciousness, repair communities, create change, and bring forth social impact through ongoing action.” According to the … Read more
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 1986, Pat Bradley wins the LPGA tournament and becomes the first to win all four major women’s tournaments, beating Patty Sheehan by one stroke. On this date: 1925 — Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start … Read more
Do not be surprised if Donald Trump picks Nikki Haley as his running mate as he puts the New York rigged court action aside. Trump will wear his expected Democrat-planned and plotted conviction as a badge of honor, and it just might catapult him back to the White House. And he could do a lot … Read more
Christian Ramirez #17 of Columbus Crew runs during the second half against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium on May 15, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Columbus Crew defeated CF Montréal 3-1. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Saturday night plans are set as the Concacaf Champions Cup finals are scheduled for today. Pachuca faces the Columbia Crew for … Read more