A sense of dread accompanied the Chicago Bulls up Interstate 94 for their first postseason game in five years. No one was giving them a shot in their first-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Even the most optimistic Bulls fans were just hoping to s…
Patrick Wisdom sticks to adjustments — and it pays off for the Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman: ‘Hits are contagious’
DENVER — The numbers were undeniably ugly one week into the season, yet Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom wasn’t going to overreact. Every player wants to get off to a good start, but it’s a long season with ups and downs over 162 games. The sm…
Paul Sullivan: DeMar DeRozan carried the Bulls all season long. Can he do it again in the playoffs?
CHICAGO — Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points against the Celtics at Boston Garden in April 1986, a performance Larry Bird famously described as “God disguised as Michael Jordan.” Jordan’s heroics still weren’t enough for the Chicago Bulls…
Michael Kopech settles in after a shaky 1st, helping White Sox edge Rays, 3-2
CHICAGO — The top of the first inning included two walks, an error and a slick move by Randy Arozarena to avoid a tag from Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson near second base. It all could have gotten away from starter Michael Kopech. But the rig…
Easter services moved to funeral home after fire ravages Chicago church
CHICAGO — After a fire tore through an Englewood church Friday afternoon causing “extensive loss,” according to authorities, those in the congregation still hoping to gather for in-person services Easter Sunday will have that chance. The Antioch Missio…
Report finds ‘no wrongdoing’ by NHLPA’s Donald Fehr in his handling of Kyle Beach’s allegations
CHICAGO — An independent investigation into the NHL Players Association’s response to former Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kyle Beach’s sexual assault allegation couldn’t find “any wrongdoing” in how executive director Don Fehr and others handled the com…
Commentary: Superbugs are a major threat. Washington should prioritize antibiotic development now
We don’t know when the next pandemic will strike. But we have a good idea of where it’ll start — in hospitals. Bacteria and fungi are constantly evolving and growing more and more resilient to the antibiotics we use to treat them. These “superbugs” wil…
Ukrainian college students upended by war enroll in online classes at DePaul: ‘My studies are helping me do my best to forget everything that’s going on’
CHICAGO — When the air raid sirens began wailing at 4 a.m. on a recent day in Lviv, Ukraine, college student Marta Haiduchok began her day seeking shelter in the basement of her apartment building. More than 12 hours later, Haiduchok, 20, was Zooming …
Commentary: A canceled flight was a nightmare for my family and many others. We deserve better
Our flight home to Chicago from Sarasota, Florida, was one of thousands that were canceled during the first weekend of April. Sarasota’s airport is small. It grew hotter, louder and more crowded as we worried and waited. Saturday morning, we learned th…
Kris Bryant always will be grateful for his time with the Chicago Cubs: ‘I’m not ever going to close that chapter’
DENVER — Four cameras staked out a spot in front of Kris Bryant’s locker in the Colorado Rockies clubhouse, a sight that was hard for him to miss as he approached after pregame batting practice. The Chicago Cubs’ four-game series against the Rockies is…