Kevin Schmit
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Arlington Heights actor reflects on enduring legacy of ‘Draft Day’May 01, 2025 6:07 pm - Buffalo Grove High School graduate Pat Healy talks about his memorable role in “Draft Day,” and what makes the film endure a decade later.
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How good have the Bears been at drafting tight ends?Apr 28, 2025 6:14 pm - After the Bears selected Michigan’s Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, this week’s High Five looks at the Bears’ interesting history in drafting tight ends.
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With nearly 70 combined offers, Taylor and Mueller close in on decision dayApr 24, 2025 6:40 pm - Carmel sophomore quarterback Trae Taylor and South Elgin junior tight end Gavin Mueller -- two of the state’s top football recruits -- are closing in on their college committments.
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How have the Bears fared with the No. 10 overall pick?Apr 21, 2025 4:55 pm - This week’s High Five looks at the Bears’ history of picking 10th overall in the NFL draft.
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Is there still a need to police offensive school nicknames?Apr 17, 2025 6:09 pm - State legislators are pushing to ban school nicknames, mascots and imagery viewed as derogatory toward Native Americans. But is such a bill even necessary anymore?
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Five local basketball players in the transfer portalApr 14, 2025 5:04 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at local men’s basketball players who recently entered the transfer portal.
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ESPN wants to be a leader in youth sports. Can we trust the network?Apr 10, 2025 5:37 pm - ESPN plans to enter the realm of youth sports. Is that a good thing?
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Uncorked: Five batting busts in MLB historyApr 07, 2025 6:30 pm - As a tribute to the legal (for now) torpedo bats, this edition of the High Five looks at notable instances of MLB players using corked bats.
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Right to Play Act stirring up debate between high schools and club sportsApr 03, 2025 6:24 pm - The recently proposed Right to Play Act is stirring up debates between high school athletics and club sports.
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Who had the area’s top boys prep basketball performances of the season?Mar 31, 2025 3:48 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top boys prep basketball performances of the season.