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Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
Rush to salute military families Sunday May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush will host Military Appreciation Day at 3 p.m. Sunday during their Arena Football League game with Arizona Rattlers at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The Rush have teamed up with the Wood Dale-based iD Commerce + Logistics to make Sunday's game free to all veterans, active military personnel, and their families.
Rush owner’s money issues force league to take over team May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
For the second time in franchise history, the Arena Football League has taken over operations for the Chicago Rush, whose new owner is accused of failing to pay the team's bills. "It's a sad situation because it's such a good product," Allstate Arena General Manager Pat Nagle said.
Rush looks to extend winning streak May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush (4-2) returns to the Allstate Arena Saturday night to face off against the Philadelphia Soul (2-3) at 7 p.m., marking the Soul's first visit since 2011.
Rush earns first AFL win at San Antonio Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush escaped from Texas with their first Arena Football League win of the season, defeating the San Antonio Talons 4841.
Rebuilt Rush setting sights on AFL playoffs Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A lot has changed for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League, but coach Bob McMillen believes his team has enough new and old talent to make a championship run after failing to make the playoffs last year for the first time in franchise history.
Linebacker Morris rejoins Chicago Rush Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush have reacquired linebacker Kelvin Morris for the upcoming Arena Football League season, team officials announced.
Rush single-game tickets on sale Friday Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Single-game tickets for the 2013 Chicago Rush regular season in the Arena Football League will go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, team officials have announced.
Rush to kickoff AFL season March 23 at Allstate Mar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Courtesy of a signature on the dotted line by new owner David Staral Jr. a little over three weeks before their March 23 home opener, the Chicago Rush finally has a deal to play its 2013 home games at the Allstate Arena.
AFL approves new owner for Chicago Rush Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush franchise has new owner. As first reported in Crain’s Chicago Business and confirmed by the Arena Football League, private-equity firm manager David Staral Jr. has agreed to buy the franchise. While league officials say the season will start as planned on March 23, it remains uncertain if the team will return to Allstate Arena, the Rush’s home in Rosemont for years. “On a scale of 1 to 10, my confidence level is about a 2 or 3,” said Pat Nagle, general manager of Allstate Arena.
Culliver to have sensitivity training, help youth Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver will begin sensitivity training and education immediately after the Super Bowl following his anti-gay remarks this week, then likely start volunteer work with at-risk homosexual youth nationwide.
AFL terminates deal with Chicago Rush owner Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Less than three months after the Arena Football League found new ownership for the Chicago Rush, league officials are taking control of the team again. And despite a promise from league officials that the season will open as scheduled on March 23, the general manager of Allstate Arena, where the Rush has played its games, is concerned about whether there is enough time to make that happen.
New ownership group takes over Chicago Rush Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
As expected, the Arena Football League completed the sale of the Chicago Rush franchise to a new ownernship group, officials for the AFL and Rush announced Wednesday. The transaction was completed Monday to a group led by Julee White of Testarossa Entertainment, a public relations and marketing agency based in Chicago.
New ownership on the way for AFL’s Rush Nov 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Since taking over operations of the Chicago Rush in the fall of 2011, the Arena Football League has been desperately seeking a local ownership group to take over. It sounds like they may have finally found one.
Nationals win first playoff game in team history Oct 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Pinch hitter Tyler Moore blooped a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals won in their postseason debut, beating the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals in 3-2 Sunday in an NL playoff opener.
Rush to hold dancer auditions next month Oct 4, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush Adrenaline Dancers will hold auditions for the 2013 team starting in November. Led by Team Coordinator Gloria Esposito, the Adrenaline Rush Dancers have become one of the top dance troupes in the Arena Football League.
Lake Zurich man wins AFL Equipment Manager of the Year award Aug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
The Arena Football League announced Chicago Rush equipment manager Jeff Henderson of Lake Zurich earned AFL Equipment Manager of the Year for the 2012 season.
Former Illini, Rush lineman ready for Bears debut Aug 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Former Glenbard East, University of Illinois and Chicago Rush defensive lineman Derek Walker will begin his NFL comeback Saturday in the Bears preseason game against the Washington Redskins.
Rush wide receiver Perry grabs AFL rookie honorsAug 11, 2012 12:00 AM
A year ago, it was rookie defensive back Vic Hall who took home Defensive Player of the Year honors for the Chicago Rush. This year, wide receiver Jared Perry of the Rush captured Arena Football League honors as the Net10 Rookie of the Year on the strength of 133 receptions, 1,811 receiving yards and 33 total touchdowns for the Chicago franchise.
Rush misses playoffs ... and future is uncertainJul 27, 2012 12:00 AM
As the Chicago Rush enterthe offseason after missing the postseason for the first time in franchise history, uncertainty looms amid asearch for new ownership and Arena League labor negotiations.