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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley picked a lane two years ago when they paid a hefty price to land Nikola Vucevic from Orlando.

Bulls | Bulls at trade deadline: Road to improvement is out there somewhere

The NBA trade deadline arrives at 2 p.m. Thursday. Whether the Bulls make a trade or not, there's reason to believe this team can take a step forward next season. Another rebuild is the last thing this franchise needs.
Anaheim Ducks’ Colton White (45) keeps Chicago Blackhawks’ Tyler Johnson (90) from getting a shot on goal off a pass from Patrick Kane as goaltender Anthony Stolarz also defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Chicago.

Blackhawks | Trade talk looms over Blackhawks' overtime loss to Anaheim

The Hawks have four home games remaining before the March 3 trade deadline.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson looks back at the net after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Chicago.

Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Dickinson on track for a career year alongside Kane

Jason Dickinson making the most of his time centering Chicago Blackhawks' first line with Patrick Kane.
Barrington girls basketball coach Babbi Barreiro celebrates her 500th career victory with her team following the Fillies’ 70-64 win over Prospect Tuesday.

Girls' Basketball | Barrington's Barreiro hits 500 milestone

Illinois High School Association Hall of Famer Babbi Barreiro says she feels very lucky to serve as the Barrington girls basketball coach.
McDonald’s CEO Charlie Bell, right, and chairman Andrew McKenna in 2004 at the company’s headquarters in Oak Brook.
Columns | O'Donnell: Cubs, Bears, Sox -- where didn't Andy McKenna leave his mark?
Andrew J. McKenna was an extraordinary networker and a classicist as a gentleman. He had a low-key grace and social fluidity that was a doctoral course to observe.
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White Sox | After coming up through White Sox ACE program, Hickman shifts to coaching
The former pitcher will get his start at low Class A Kannapolis this season.
FILE - Illinois plays against Northwestern during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, in Chicago, on Nov. 20, 2010. Wrigley Field will host a college football game for the third time since 2010 when Iowa plays Northwestern next season on Nov. 4, 2023, Northwestern and the Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
Sports | Northwestern football returns to Wrigley in November
Wrigley will host a college football game for the third time since 2010.
Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots as Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic (9) and Alex Caruso defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn.
Bulls | Without DeRozan, Bulls can't hold late lead at Memphis
Center Nikola Vucevic carried the Bulls to a lead after three quarters, but playing the second leg of back-to-back games and without DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls faded late and lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 104-89 on Tuesday.
Elgin native Dave Huxtable was hired this week as a senior defensive assistant coach by the Atlanta Falcons.
Prep Football | Elgin native Huxtable lands 1st NFL job
Elgin native and 1975 Larkin High School graduate Dave Huxtable, a career college football coach, has landed his first NFL job.
Glenbrook South’s Sidney Rogers has been named the Central Suburban League Sout divisional player of the year.
News | Girls basketball: Glenbrook South's Rogers named CSL South player of the year
In voting by girls basketball coaches of the Central Suburban League's South division, Glenbrook South senior Sidney Rogers was named the divisional player of the year.
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Prep Sports | Boys swimming: Glenbrook South honors seniors, New Trier prepares for state series
The Feb. 3 boys dual swim meet between New Trier and host Glenbrook South really was about the next three weeks.
Coach Will Rey has found the recipe for success at Northridge Prep High School, where he has been the head basketball coach since 2004. This year’s team has a sparkling 18-9 record so far and is 9-0 in conference play in the Independent School League.
Boys' Basketball | Coach: Northridge Prep a 'hidden gem' for high school hoops fans
Northridge Prep High School, a small private boys school located just outside Glenview's borders in Niles, has produced some of the finest basketball teams in the area year in and year out.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Girls basketball: Glenbrook South tops Loyola 36-35
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Jessie Diggins celebrates during a venue ceremony after winning the bronze medal in the women’s sprint free cross-country skiing competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.
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Glenbrook North’s Jami de Guzman, left, tries to take the ball from New Trier’s Joelle Greif during Tuesday’s game in Northbrook.
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