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Thursday, July 7, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Former Chicago TV sportscaster, host and producer Mike Leiderman moved three years ago after more than 40 years in Highland Park and Deerfield.

Columns | O'Donnell: For Mike Leiderman, Highland Park was a tolerant, safe haven now grossly violated

Former sportscaster, TV host and producer Mike Leiderman and his wife, Hermine, lived more than 40 years in Highland Park and Deerfield. From their home in Florida, Leiderman looks back on his hometown following Monday's shooting.
Blackhawks winger Alex DeBrincat is drawing lots of attention ahead of Thursday’s first day of the NHL draft.

Columns | To trade or not to trade, that is the question with Blackhawks' Alex DeBrincat

If the Blackhawks trade forward Alex DeBrincat they'd better get a return so good that everyone knows the Hawks will be a force to be reckoned with in a few years.
Cubs’ P.J. Higgins hits the game-winning RBI double during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday. After getting shut out by Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes for seven innings, the Cubs rallied against the Brewers bullpen to pull out a 2-1 victory and win their fourth straight series.

Cubs | Cubs rally against Brewers bullpen for another series win

After getting shut out by Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes for seven innings, the Cubs rallied against the Brewers bullpen to pull out a 2-1 victory and win their fourth straight series.
The Blackhawks celebrates Jonathan Toews’ goal as Colorado goaltender Darcy Kuemper looks on Jan. 4 at the United Center. The Hawks visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche Oct. 12 to open the 2022-23 season.

Columns | Blackhawks begin season against defending champion Avalanche

The NHL released its 2022-23 schedule, and here are the highlights for the Blackhawks.
The Cubs Wednesday placed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks on the injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Columns | Cubs place starter Hendricks on IL with shoulder strain
The Cubs placed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks on the injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain. The veteran right-hander lasted just 3 innings in Tuesday's start against the Brewers.
Bears right tackle Teven Jenkins is the best example of a player the previous decision-makers felt highly about, but who GM Ryan Poles and the new front office haven’t committed to.
Bears | Top 25 Bears in 2022: No. 13 Teven Jenkins New regime not overwhelmed with Jenkins to date
Teven Jenkins is the best example of a player the previous decision-makers felt highly about, but who GM Ryan Poles and the new front office haven't committed to. It still feels more likely Jenkins will start at right tackle, with Larry Borom at left tackle, when Week 1 arrives. But that's far from a sure thing.
Pro Sports | Minnesota ends Chicago's five-game winning streak
Aerial Powers had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Kayla McBride added 15 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat Chicago 81-78, ending the Sky's five-game winning streak
In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game at Soldier Field between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears.
Bears | Hinz: Lightfoot to explore putting a dome on Soldier Field, even as Bears prepare to move out
The dome "almost certainly" will require some sort of taxpayer subsidy, says a draft of a report that may be released as soon as Thursday.
White Sox’s Jake Burger runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill during a May game. Burger landed on the IL with a bruised right hand, which has been bothering him since he was hit by a pitch three weeks ago.
White Sox | Sox's Burger (hand), Velasquez (finger) placed on injured list
In addition to reinstating left fielder Eloy Jimenez Wednesday, the White Sox placed infielder Jake Burger and pitcher Vince Velasquez on the injured list.
In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner, left, celebrates with teammate Ian Happ after Happ hit a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis.
Cubs | Cubs' future looking brighter as a possible nucleus forms
One area where the Cubs have made some progress this season is developing some younger players who have a chance to be successful lineup pieces in the future.
FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive assistant Leslie Frazier catches a ball before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Leslie Frazier expected another opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL after a three-year-plus stint in Minnesota from 2010-13. Frazier, the Buffalo Bills' 63-year-old defensive coordinator, is still waiting for that second chance while doing his best to help young coaches advance their careers. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL | Bills coordinator Leslie Frazier helps young coaches advance
Leslie Frazier expected another opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL after a three-year-plus stint in Minnesota from 2010-13
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney carries the ball against Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods during a Jan. 9 game in Minneapolis.
Columns | Bears' group of WRs is questionable at best
This is the second of a 12-part series as we get you ready for Bears training camp by looking at each position group on the depth chart.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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