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Sveum’s steady hand guides way for Cubs Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Dale Sveum is entering his second year as manager of the Cubs. Sveum steadily guided the Cubs through a disastrous 61-101 last year, but it's easy to see why team president Theo Epstein and GM Jed Hoyer hired him: He speaks their language.
Chicago Bliss, former lingerie football team, returning to Sears Centre Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
After a two-year absence, the Chicago Bliss women’s football team - which previously played in lingerie - will be returning to the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for two home games this spring. Tickets have already gone on sale for 9 p.m. games on Friday, April 19 and Friday, May 10.
Hawks’ Toews excited about end to NHL lockout Jan 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews echoed the sentiments of many Sunday when discussing the end to the NHL lockout. "I'm excited to play hockey again, although it's bittersweet because a lot of damage was done to our game," Toews said via text. "As players we need to keep showing out fans we care. We might have a long road ahead of us there, but for now it's great to know we'll be back on the ice very soon."
Many Sosa artifacts at Cooperstown Jan 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Even though former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa may not gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, he still has a presence in Cooperstown. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has a number of artifacts from Sosa's storied career.
BASA executive director stepping down after 20 years Jun 8, 2012 12:00 AM
For someone who never played soccer, Joanne Snyder has made a huge impact on the sport in the Northwest suburbs. Snyder is stepping down later this month as executive director of the Barrington Area Soccer Association, ending a 20-year run with the organization. Her last day is June 29.
Schaumburg Boomers a hit with 5,000 fans May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The return of professional baseball to Schaumburg — after a nearly two-year hiatus — proved to be as successful in the stands as it was on the field Friday night. A crowd of more than 5,000 mostly orange-clad fans cheered the Schaumburg Boomers on to their first home victory, beating the Florence Freedom 5 to 2.
Schaumburg Boomers owner to co-own another team May 18, 2012 12:00 AM
On the very day the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team began its inaugural season on the road, owner Patrick Salvi Friday announced that he'd become a partner in a collegiate baseball team on the East Coast — the Martha's Vineyard Sharks.
Schaumburg Boomers to hold open tryouts Apr 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers will hold their first Open Player Tryout on Friday, April 27 at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg. The tryout is free and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for position players and at 11:30 a.m. for pitchers.
Sears Centre untroubled by loss of hockey teamApr 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Though the Chicago Express hockey team Friday announced it was folding after only one season at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, village and arena officials said the impact will be minimal compared to the loss of several other minor league teams in the early years of the facility. "We had our best year ever in 2011, and hockey was only a small part of that," the general manager said.
Schaumburg Boomers host open house, egg hunt April 7 Mar 28, 2012 12:00 AM
On April 7, the day the teams single-game tickets go on sale, the Schaumburg Boomers will host an open house at Boomers Stadium with an Easter Egg hunt, prizes, free food, tours, baseball and a special announcement. A former major leaguer with strong Chicago ties will be introduced as a member of the Boomers coaching staff at the event, which is open to the public from noon to 3 p.m.
Boomers name Levy Retaurants food partnerMar 1, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Boomers have announced that Levy Restaurants will be the official restaurant partner at Boomers Stadium, where the team begins its inaugural season May 25.
Cubs bunting tournament not all fun and games Feb 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The Cubs have begun breaking up the monotony of spring training in a fun way. They're staging a bunting tournament featuring every player in camp. Aside from the fun and frivolity, the tourney is a good way for Cubs pitchers and players to pracitce an important skill.
Sevum: Wood our only set-up manFeb 21, 2012 12:00 AM
When it comes to his bullpen setup men, Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Tuesday there's only one: right-hander Kerry Wood. In other words, Sveum won't have a lefty setup man and a righty setup man even though there are several left-handed relievers in camp.
Schaumburg Boomers seeking host families Feb 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The new Schaumburg Boomers baseball team is searching for willing and able residents of the Northwest suburbs to become part of the club’s Host Family program, housing a Boomers player for the summer and getting free season tickets along with other perks.
Schaumburg Athletic Assoc. renovates carriage houseDec 12, 2011 12:00 AM
Paying $1 a year in rent may sound like a great deal, but imagine if you had to practically build the place yourself. That was more or less the deal the Schaumburg Athletic Association volunteered itself for when it moved into an old carriage house across from the Schaumburg Barn.
Newest Cub excited for opportunity Dec 9, 2011 12:00 AM
New Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart met the Chicago media by teleconference Friday, one day after his trade from Colorado.
Schaumburg Boomers to hold yard sale Nov 15, 2011 12:00 AM
As the Schaumburg Boomers prepare for their inaugural season in May, the professional baseball team will be holding a one-time Stadium Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 12. Part of a house-cleaning effort, the Boomers are selling an assortment of chairs, desks, cabinets and miscellaneous office funiture.
Schaumburg Boomers showing their commitmentNov 14, 2011 12:00 AM
Owners and staff of the new Schaumburg Boomers baseball team are hoping their long-term commitment to Schaumburg and Frontier League will win back the trust of area fans and help repair the team's damaged image. “Trying to overcome what's happened here in the past is a fundamental part of what we're trying to do,” said Andy Viano, president and general manager.
‘No anxiety' for Cubs' Quade Sep 28, 2011 12:00 AM
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts arrived at Petco Park Wednesday to address his team Wednesday, the final day of the season. There was no definite word on the search for a GM or the fate of manager Mike Quade and his coaches. Quade said he had no anxiety.
Cubs' Ramirez will file for free agency Sep 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Aramis Ramirez may have played his last game as a Cub at Wrigley Field. For whatever reason, there are some fans and media members who gladly would show Ramirez the door. But they should be careful for what they wish, as Ramirez has been the most productive third baseman since the days of Ron Santo.