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Thursday, May 19, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the 326-acre Arlington Park property are set to be presented by the Chicago Bears in the fall, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Thursday.

Special Report | Arlington Heights mayor: First review of Bears' Arlington plans right now scheduled for this fall

An initial public review of the Chicago Bears' preliminary redevelopment plans for Arlington Park is tentatively scheduled for this fall, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Thursday. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ... Opportunities like this don't come along very often."
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly, left, talks with catcher Willson Contreras during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Cubs | While future remains uncertain, Cubs exec Hoyer says he has great relationship with Contreras

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters before Thursday's game and had no news on a potential extension for Willson Contreras, but had nice things to say about the veteran catcher.
Oakton Community College third baseman Jack Dupuis picks up a slow roller during the Owls’ 8-3 victory over College of DuPage Sunday at the Joliet Regional. Dupuis finished with three hits, two runs scored and an RBI.

College Sports | Oakton 2 wins away from making another trip to NJCAA World Series

The Oakton Community College baseball teams plays Owens (Ohio) Community College in the District championship this weekend. If the Owls win 2 games, they are off to the NJCAA Division III World Series.
If Bears general manager Ryan Poles has a plan for anything but pain for his prized asset quarterback Justin Fields this season, right now it’s awfully hard.

Columns | Arkush: Yes, Bears GM Poles is all in on Justin Fields. Why wouldn't he be?

If Bears general manager Ryan Poles has a plan for anything but pain for his prized asset quarterback Justin Fields this season, right now it's awfully hard to see despite the presumption there's a growing chorus that Poles wants to sabotage Fields.
Chicago Cubs prospect Ed Howard runs drills during minor league spring training, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Mesa, Ariz.
Cubs | Cubs prospect Howard will have hip surgery, miss rest of season
Shortstop Ed Howard, the Cubs first-round draft pick in 2020, will have hip surgery and miss the rest of the minor-league season. The Chicago native played in 23 games at Single A South Bend this spring.
Former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen — now a TV broadcaster — said recently the team will not win the World Series this season.
Columns | O'Donnell: Could Ozzie Guillen's hunger and spark be the perfect elixir for snoozin' Sox?
A chance that is growing in its intrigue to some very deep-rooted sox fans is the idea that Jerry Reinsdorf and associates would pull the plug on the Tony La Russa/Lazerus rollback and install Ozzie Guillen as the new sox manager.
FILE - At left, Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to the sideline during the first half of Alabama's NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher reacts to an official's call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a 'narcissist' Thursday, May 19, 2022. after the Alabama coach made 'despicable' comments about the Aggies using name, image and likeness deals to land their top-ranked recruiting classes. Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for 'buying' players. (AP Photo/File)
College Sports | 'We're done': A&M's Fisher fires back at 'narcissist' Saban
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher is firing back at Alabama coach Nick Saban
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu brings the ball up court against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Chicago.
Bulls | Bulls' Dosunmu named to all-rookie second team
The South Side native averaged 8.8 points and 3.3 assists this season.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson reacts after getting Colorado Rockies C.J. Cron to ground out to end the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Denver.
Cubs | Robertson off IL, hoping to pick up where he left off with Cubs
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Robertson, who leads the team with 5 saves, was activated off the IL on Wednesday.
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) passes the ball over Charlotte Hornets forward Caleb Martin during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 6, 2021. Chicago won 120-99.
Bulls | McGraw: The Bulls blew it with Butler. Can they find offseason success with LaVine?
The Bulls didn't want to give Jimmy Butler a max contract a few years ago. While Butler is leading Miami to the Eastern Conference finals, the Bulls have a tough decision to make this summer with free agent Zach LaVine.
Brand manager Phil Espisito says the new Mondo Cares documentary delves into the often unhealthy relationship between athletes and fans.
Columns | Constable: Schaumburg's Mondo on track with mental health film about athletes and fans
With its U.S. headquarters in Schaumburg, Mondo makes tracks and sports flooring for suburban schools, colleges and the Olympics. Now the international maufacturer is focusing on the mental health issues among athletes and fans in a new documentary titled "I'm Fine, (Not) Really."
Referee Stephanie Frappart gives directions during the French Cup final soccer match between Nice and Nantes at the Stade de France stadium, in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Pro Sports | Female referees to officiate men's World Cup for 1st time
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men's tournament for the first time in Qatar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Chicago Dogs hosted the Gary SouthShore Railcats for its 2022 baseball season opener on Friday, May 13 at Impact Field in Rosemont. Before the game players Johnathon Tripp (34) and AJ Kullman (39) signed autographs.
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Glenbard West’s Paxton Warden, right, goes to the basket against Whitney Young’s Daniel Johnson in the Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center in Champaign Saturday.
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