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With spring training underway, hopes high for Cubs, Sox

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

With pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training on Feb. 14, baseball is back and the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are both preparing for the upcoming season.

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Bulls look to future after a rough first half of season

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

With the NBA season at the midway point, the Chicago Bulls are sitting in last place in the Central Division and 12th place overall in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-37. The Bulls will be hoping that the second half of the season is kinder than the first.

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Illinois to be well-represented at Winter Olympics

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, a number of athletes with ties to Illinois are gearing up to compete.

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Former White Sox player Thome makes Hall of Fame in his first time up

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

Former Chicago White Sox great Jim Thome was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in the first year he appeared on the ballot, garnering 89.8 percent of votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

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Cubs, White Sox have high hopes for new season

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

With spring training for Major League Baseball just around the corner, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are gearing up for the season. Both teams are heading into spring training with a good level of optimism.

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Nagy optimistic about ability of Bears to turn things around

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

The Chicago Bears have tapped Matt Nagy as the 16th head coach in the franchise's history.

Northwestern's Music City Bowl win marks team's 10th victory of the season

By Nathan Davis | Jan 5, 2018

The Northwestern University football team capped off a successful 2017 season by raising the trophy at the Music City Bowl on Dec. 29, defeating the University of Kentucky 24-23.

Northwestern fencers take part in international tournaments

By Nathan Davis | Jan 5, 2018

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'Cats gear up for strong finish to swim season

By Nathan Davis | Dec 15, 2017

The Northwestern University women’s swimming and diving team is gearing up for the final part of its season. After seven meets, the Wildcats have had a lot to cheer about and are looking to finish the year strong.

Northwestern to face Kentucky in Music City Bowl

By Nathan Davis | Dec 8, 2017

After a 9-3 season during which the Northwestern University football team finished in second place in the Big 10 West, the Wildcats are headed to the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee, where they will face off against the University of Kentucky on Dec. 29.

Northwestern football awaits bowl invite after 9-3 year

By Nathan Davis | Dec 1, 2017

The Northwestern University (NU) football regular season has wrapped up, and the Wildcats finished with a 9-3 record and a 7-2 record in conference play.

Morrison becomes latest Republican to pull support for Rauner re-election

By Nathan Davis | Oct 3, 2017

State Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) no longer supports Gov. Bruce Rauner’s re-election bid after the first-term governor signed a controversial bill that forces taxpayers to pay for abortions at any point in pregnancy for any reason, according to a statement.

Northwestern field hockey team kicks off season with strength, struggles

By Nathan Davis | Sep 3, 2017

The Northwestern University women’s field hockey team got its regular season underway in late August when the Wildcats took on nationally ranked opponents in back-to-back games.