Mike McGraw
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Lake Forest starts fast, knocks Mundelein out of playoffsOct 20, 2023 1:00 am - The numbers didn't quite add up for Mundelein this season. Losing three key players to injuries early in the season hurt, then that fifth win proved elusive after a 4-0 ...
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Time for Bulls to get serious after lackluster preseasonOct 19, 2023 11:00 am - Preseason generally doesn't mean much in the NBA, especially the wins and losses, since it's usually subs and G-Leaguers on the court in the fourth quarters. The Bulls f...
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Veteran forward Craig making strong preseason push for BullsOct 17, 2023 2:00 pm - One thing about having more depth on the Bulls roster is it allows coach Billy Donovan to utilize some teaching moments. As they say in basketball, there's no greater te...
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MLB's postseason surprises a guide for CubsOct 16, 2023 3:00 pm - Two rounds of MLB playoffs have provided some important lessons, particularly for a team like the Cubs with ambitions of joining the party. The Cubs finished two games s...
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Former NIU head coach snags a Big Ten promotionOct 16, 2023 2:00 pm - After six seasons in DeKalb, Rod Carey was feeling restless, pressured. Not sure exactly, but there must have been some reason he resigned at Northern Illinois and moved...
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With deeper roster, player development could be challenge for BullsOct 14, 2023 11:00 pm - The Bulls head into the season with what appears to be a deeper roster. It might come with some side effects. There's been talk about coach Billy Donovan possibly using ...
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Defensive specialist Caruso trying to become a 3-point threat for BullsOct 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Usually known as a defensive specialist, Alex Caruso went 4-for-6 from 3-point range in the Bulls' preseason win over Denver on Thursday. In the regular season that's so...
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Lake Zurich's mystique is alive and well as Bears improve to 7-1Oct 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Lake Zurich's enrollment is getting smaller, the success on the lower levels isn't quite what it used to be. It was reasonable for Lake County football observers to wond...
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Sky officially name former WNBA star Weatherspoon head coachOct 11, 2023 11:00 pm - After 18 years of existence, the Sky is going in a different direction with the official announcement of Teresa Weatherspoon as the new coach. Weatherspoon is the first ...
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Crashing offensive glass a goal for Bulls this seasonOct 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Bulls coach Billy Donovan has been repeating his stepping stones for improvement since training camp began. Get into the paint, shoot more free throws, shoot more 3-poin...