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Chicago Blackhawks: Checking in with Sacha Boisvert and other 2023-24 draft picks after development camp
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (1448+ words) The Chicago Blackhawks completed their 2026 development camp earlier this month at the Blackhawks Ice Center. The team’s future participated in on-ice drills, and some experienced Chicago for the first time. General manager Kyle Davidson’s 2025 and 2026 draft selections have their next…...
Deerfield native writes another book on his perspective of the world of sports radio producing
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (917+ words) Working in the intense and demanding world of sports radio can generate enough stories for a book. In Randy Merkin’s case, he is now doubling that output and hoping readers enjoy the ride. Merkin, a Deerfield native, recently released Beyond…...
24th annual Taste of Park Ridge continues tradition of volunteers coming together for the event
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (388+ words) David Iglow, volunteer president and co-founder of Taste of Park Ridge, says the event is an annual celebration of the high-octane volunteerism of the town. Now in its 24th year, over 200 volunteers came together to present Taste of Park Ridge from…...
Neither France nor Spain has trailed in the World Cup. Only one will reach Sunday’s final.
13+ hour, 39+ min ago (925+ words) ARLINGTON, Texas — Kylian Mbappé and France haven’t trailed at all during this year’s World Cup. Neither has Spain with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and clutch goal-scoring substitute Mikel Merino. Only one of those teams can make it to the final....
Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Can LB Keyshaun Elliott be a ‘core four’ special teamer in 1st season?
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (130+ words) Chicago Tribune Asking Eric: Friend always makes it a group outing Law enforcement takes different tack to fight prostitution in Chicago Asking Eric: How to deal with this greediness 3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ MLB draft haul, including lots of pitching…...
Restaurant reviews: Da Local Boy, The Greggory and The Radicle
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (1836+ words) As we pass the halfway point of the year, the Tribune food team takes a look at three recently opened restaurants across the Chicagoland area in these unstarred reviews: Da Local Boy in The Loop and Highwood, The Greggory in…...
Column: Groundswell Coffee is the Fine Arts Building’s new, caffeine-laced tenant
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (734+ words) The opening of a coffee shop is hardly news. There are about 1,000 coffee shops in the city, it is estimated by various organizations that keep track of such things, with Starbucks dominating with its 175-some Chicago spots, including the one…...
Power outages, road closures following crash in downtown Aurora Sunday night, police say
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (198+ words) A vehicle crashed into a utility pole in downtown Aurora Sunday night, causing power outages in the surrounding area, according to the Aurora Police Department. The crash occurred just before 9 p.m. Sunday near West Benton Street and South Lake Street, when…...
10 Chicago suburban beaches to go to this summer
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (983+ words) Summer is here, and so is the heat. For a much-needed beach getaway and cooling swim, suburban residents need not travel far. Local beaches offer fun for kids and adults alike, without the added cost of faraway travel. Whether it’s…...
Brother Rice’s Zion Rose, a star at Louisville, goes No. 6 to Kansas City Royals in MLB draft: ‘Goosebumps.’
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (676+ words) Neither injuries nor a position change could slow down former Brother Rice star Zion Rose on his way to professional baseball. Rose, who played three seasons for the Crusaders before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior year…...