John Branscomb, who was killed at Navy Pier over the weekend, loved painting, music, politics and travel. But mostly he loved Chicago, his brother said Tuesday. “We lost a good one,” Stanley Branscomb said. “I’m trying to find faults, but …
Brother mourns painter killed at Navy Pier; suspect released without charges Read MoreFor the last eight years, Canadian expats and Chicagoans who love Canada have flocked to Hopleaf bar in Andersonville for its annual Canada Day celebration. But this year many had an added mission: to celebrate “Canada’s birthday” while taking a …
Canadian expats in Chicago flock to Hopleaf to celebrate Canada Day, denounce Trump Read MoreThe Cubs wouldn’t have offered Matthew Boyd a two-year, $29 million contract if they weren’t confident that he had strong potential going into his first full season coming out of Tommy John surgery. The tricky part was, however, they only …
Cubs’ Matthew Boyd has exceeded expectations — how will that affect Jed Hoyer’s trade deadline approach? Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has once again joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration, this time over its sharing of immigrant health data with federal immigration enforcement agencies. The suit, announced Tuesday, seeks …
AG Kwame Raoul joins suit against Trump administration over immigrant Medicaid data Read MoreA woman was hospitalized after being stabbed in Auburn Gresham on Tuesday night, Chicago police said. The woman, 27, was in a “physical altercation” with another person in the 7800 block of South Sangamon Street at 6:30 p.m. when the …
Woman wounded in Auburn Gresham stabbing Read MoreThe SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended June 29 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Atmosphere: Taylor Jenkins …
This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores Read MoreIn their first major free-agent signing in at least two seasons, the Ducks landed forward Mikael Granlund with a three-year, $21 million contract. Granlund, 33, split last season between the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars. He compiled 22 goals, …
Ducks add veteran forward Mikael Granlund on 3-year, $21M deal Read MoreLOS ANGELES — The Home Run Derby will have a new champion this year. Last year’s champ, Teoscar Hernandez, has decided not to participate this year. “No, I’m not going to do it,” the Dodgers outfielder said of the July …
Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez will not defend Home Run Derby title Read MoreMario Kart World – is new content on the way? (Nintendo) The Wednesday letters page asks why so many Marvel video games don’t sell, as one reader wonders if 2K will ever make a FIFA game. To join in with …
Games Inbox: What will be the first Mario Kart World DLC? Read MoreBy Pk Hattis | Santa Cruz Sentinel APTOS — The shoreline around Seacliff State Beach will close for the next couple of days after a local youth emerged from the water unscathed despite an apparent encounter with a shark. Around …
Shark prompts closure at Seacliffe State Beach Read MoreSAN JOSE – The Sharks were active on the first day of unrestricted free agency on Tuesday, but as expected, stayed thrifty as they tried to take a modest step forward as a franchise after being at the bottom of …
After staying thrifty with contracts, can the Sharks improve this season? Read MoreBy Pk Hattis | Santa Cruz Sentinel APTOS — The shoreline around Seacliff State Beach will close for the next couple of days after a local youth emerged from the water unscathed despite an apparent encounter with a shark. Around …
Shark prompts closure at Seacliffe State Beach Read MoreSAN JOSE – The Sharks were active on the first day of unrestricted free agency on Tuesday, but as expected, stayed thrifty as they tried to take a modest step forward as a franchise after being at the bottom of …
After staying thrifty with contracts, can the Sharks improve this season? Read MoreThe Florida Panthers aren’t worried about 2030. They’re too busy trying to win again in 2026. Brad Marchand, the NHL’s most divisive agitator turned respected veteran, signed a six-year, $32 million extension to stay with the Panthers through his age-43 …
Panthers Know Veteran’s Deal Might Age Poorly—And They Don’t Care Read MoreIn what one Canadiens insider calls “another sign that the rebuilding phase is over in Montreal,” the Habs on Tuesday traded away a defenseman who was simply a spare part after another recent move and brought in a possible top-six …
Insider Says Canadiens Rebuild Done After Deal For 19-Goal 1st Round Center Read MorePhiladelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman operates in a perpetual state of being “all-in.” Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers shipped safety Minkah Fitzpatrick off to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Jalen Ramsey, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that interest in …
Eagles Blockbuster Trade Pitch Adds Four-Time All-Pro for Former First-Round Pick Read MoreFor the Red Sox, the recent performance of Roman Anthony has been refreshing in that the No. 1 overall MLB prospect, after a rough start to the season, has finally started to look like the laser-hitting future star so many …
Alex Cora Acknowledges Red Sox Roman Anthony Dilemma Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors and forward Jonathan Kuminga have reached an impasse. They remain far apart in contract negotiations and, perhaps even more pressing, face challenges from the collective bargaining agreement. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported on talks between …
Warriors Face Unavoidable Hurdle in Potential Jonathan Kuminga Deal Read MoreThe Boston Bruins made nine signings on day one of NHL free agency (read about all of them here). Of those nine signings, not one brought home more money than 28-year-old winger Tanner Jeannot. Jeannot inked a five-year, 17 million …
Analyst Rips Apart Bruins Tanner Jeannot Signing In Epic Rant Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills are doing everything they can to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1990s. The team signed former Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa back in March, and now there could be a …
Bill Urged To Trade for 6,379-Yard Receiver To Boost The Offense Read More