Despite a solid start, Chicago State — debuting as an independent in the Division I FCS ranks — lost its first football game in school history Saturday, falling to Division II Roosevelt 44-28 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Chicago State …
Chicago State falls to Roosevelt in first football game in school history Read MoreAmerican author Jay Parini’s 2020 memoir “Borges and Me: An Encounter” read as a charming extension of an anecdote any writer would dine out on for the rest of their life: the tale of how Parini, as a college student …
‘Borges and Me’ Review: Gentle, Nostalgic Literary Road Movie Is More Perky Than Poetic Read MoreNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Bears sat their starters for the final preseason game against the Titans on Saturday with one surprising exception: Veteran linebacker T.J. Edwards. Edwards has had a limited workload in training camp after tweaking his right calf …
Bears LB T.J. Edwards rare starter to get snaps in preseason finale vs. Titans Read MoreMichael Kutryk, the owner of the now-famous cabin featured in “Heated Rivalry” Season 1, said he needed to do some “soul searching” before allowing the HBO production to come back for Season 2. “I did a little bit of soul …
Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cabin Needed to Do Some ‘Soul Searching’ Before Inviting the Show Back for Season 2 Read MoreSt. Rita’s strength this season is a rugged, experienced offensive line. Bobby Rusch, Izaius Dukes, Gregory Zaber, Seamus Blake and Mitchell Street pounded away at Glenbard West on Saturday in Glen Ellyn, leading the Mustangs to 297 rushing yards. And …
St. Rita beats Glenbard West on a two-point conversion in the final minute Read MoreNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Battles for roster spots are one of the more dramatic parts of training camp, and there will be a flurry of activity for the Bears on Sunday as they narrow the team from 90 players to 53 …
Blue-chippers? Bears GM Ryan Poles has compiled solid list going into season, and it could grow Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — Designated hitter Andrew Benintendi hasn’t skipped a beat since returning to the White Sox’ batting order this weekend, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the series opener. His RBI single and solo home run made …
Andrew Benintendi’s bat, experience coming in clutch for first-place White Sox Read MoreChris Hansen recently gave his reaction to Robert Pattinson’s impression of him in the upcoming A24 drama-thriller “Primetime,” which chronicles Hansen’s stint as host of Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator.” “I mean, obviously he has practiced imitating me, and …
Chris Hansen Says Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Performance Is ‘Overly Dramatic,’ But His Wife and Kids Think It’s a ‘Pretty Good Imitation’ Read MoreThe Cubs‘ Pete Crow-Armstrong already had a pretty good case for National League Most Valuable Player. He made it even stronger Saturday, hitting three home runs for the first time in his career. Crow-Armstrong went deep twice against Reds starter …
Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong hits three home runs to bolster MVP case Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — It’s a “day-to-day operation” down the home stretch for White Sox manager Will Venable and his beleaguered pitching staff. Down a pair of starters and dealing with inconsistency from the rest of the rotation, Venable said he couldn’t …
Grant Taylor flexing his muscle for a flexible White Sox bullpen Read MoreThe Venice Film Festival is weighing scrapping its traditional opening jury press conference on the Lido. The festival, which kicks off Sept. 2 with the world premiere of Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” told Variety that the presser will “probably not” take …
Venice Film Festival Jury Press Conference ‘Probably Not’ Happening Due to Scheduling, Will Replace Event With Welcome Cocktails for Journalists Read MoreNEW YORK — Sydney Taylor was talking to herself during a dead ball. The Sky rookie practiced the motion of her jumper, then replayed the dribble move she had just made. The open pull-up had rattled around the rim. Another …
Sky rookie Sydney Taylor’s first slump is just part of becoming a star Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes Lil Nas X is dealing with a devastating loss as he continues working on himself. The “Old Town Road” rapper announced Saturday that his mother, Tameka Hill, has died. Lil Nas X, whose real name is …
Lil Nas X’s Mother Dies Following His Arrest, Sobriety Journey Read MoreRay Winstone recently recalled to The Times of London that he once told off an unnamed director after he saw them “groping” his female co-star. “I had this director once,” Winstone said. “I was in a scene where I had …
Ray Winstone Told Off a Director Who Was ‘Groping’ His Female Co-Star During Filming: ‘Don’t You Dare Do That’ Read More“New Girl” isn’t coming back anytime soon. Despite recent claims by Max Greenfield, who played Schmidt on the hit Fox sitcom, that he has read “amazing” scripts for a reunion, show creator Liz Meriwether insists, “There are no scripts.” I …
‘New Girl’ Reunion Is Not Happening: ‘There Are No Scripts,’ Says Creator Liz Meriwether Read MoreHours after the social media giant Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a case brought by 47 state attorneys general and implement reforms to protect children from social media harms, the Illinois Federation of Teachers issued a demand that all …
Meta settlement not the answer to state’s education funding crisis Read MoreEarlier this year, Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg, a Democratic candidate for Cook County Board, pushed for the installation of surveillance cameras at her Countryside government office at taxpayer expense. Footage from those cameras is now at the center of …
Kiss-cam scandal brewing in Lyons Township between elected officials Read MoreSky principal owner Michael Alter doesn’t reveal his state of mind often, but he said during a recent media appearance that he’s unhappy about the Sky missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year. So what should he do about …
Owner Michael Alter is ‘not happy’ about Sky missing playoffs again — so what should he do? Read More