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Silver lining for White Sox fans? History, say fans of other losing sports teams: ‘Once you’ve been down so long, what’s a little lower?’
Die-hard sport fans don’t root for their teams to lose. Until they’re about to make history, that is. With the Chicago White Sox poised to capture the record for most losses in a modern MLB season with less than a week of games, its fans are finding themselves in the previously unthinkable position of wishing for the next defeat. It’s a feeling other fans of historically losing teams have, unenviably, experienced. “Once you’ve been down so long, what’s a little lower?” asked Michael Campbell, a lifelong Detroit Lions fan who moved to Chicago from Michigan shortly before the team went […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson cites work ‘to transform this public school system’ when asked about wanting schools chief out
Mayor Johnson’s interview with the Tribune Wednesday was his first to focus on Martinez’s leadership since he privately called on Martinez to step down.
Law & order: Court dates set in Porter County murder cases; one defendant released on bond
Porter County court news
Lake County tests voting machines ahead of election season
The Lake County Board of Elections and Voter Registration tested its election equipment this week, and the agency’s assistant director said it went smoothly.
Lake Zurich leaders hold meeting on Lake Michigan water switch over project
Lake Zurich officials held a community meeting Monday on the ongoing switch to Lake Michigan drinking water and address any community concerns over the $154 million infrastructure project.
Aurora City Council approves $5.7 million increase in incentive for apartment development
The Aurora City Council Tuesday night approved an amendment to a redevelopment agreement to provide a $5.75 million increase in the incentive the city is providing to a 258-unit apartment complex along North Broadway downtown.
Southland crime: Grocery employee pepper sprayed, bus driver assaulted, and more
The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Bridgeview ROBBERY CHARGE: A Chicago Ridge man accused of robbing two jewelry stores in Bridgeview at gunpoint is scheduled to appear in Cook County court at Bridgeview Thursday, according to police and a […]
Sin City Desciples leader wants to withdraw from federal plea: records
An alleged Sin City Desciples leader fired his lawyer last month, citing a desire to withdraw from his plea deal, court records show.
Crown Community Development to begin engineering on Sugar Grove development as opposition continues
As some residents of Sugar Grove and nearby communities launch a petition to continue to oppose a recently approved project by Crown Community Development, the company is gearing up to begin engineering the first phase of its 760-acre mixed-use development planned for the edge of Sugar Grove.