Articles filed under Sports
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Schaumburg Boomers finish off sweep of Trois-RivieresMay 13, 2026 2:49 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers completed a sweep of Trois-Rivieres by notching an 11-3 decision to cap the first home series of the year on Wednesday.
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Cubs sign All-Star closer Liam Hendriks to minor-league deal: SourcesMay 13, 2026 2:30 pm - With their pitching depth disappearing, the Cubs signed Liam Hendriks to a minor-league contract, adding a three-time All-Star closer to the organization, league sources told The Athletic on Wednesday.
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has surgery on his right ankle, expected to be ready for campMay 13, 2026 2:23 pm - Bulls guard Josh Giddey underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, the team announced on Wednesday. The...
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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‘I can play in this league’: Munetaka Murakami came to the White Sox to prove doubters wrongMay 13, 2026 11:24 am - Much of Munetaka Murakami’s big-league free agency was shrouded in secrecy. Shingo Takatsu — Murakami’s longtime coach, manager and confidant since childhood — knew exactly as much as everyone else: pretty much nothing.
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Inspiring Evans Scholar finds joy in ‘the most challenging of circumstances’May 13, 2026 11:03 am - Glenbard West student Gabbi Bertrand was inspired by her sister’s death to become a nurse, which she’ll pursue as an Evans Scholar at the University of Iowa.
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Chicago Fire’s new downtown stadium to be called McDonald’s ParkMay 13, 2026 10:43 am - The Chicago Fire’s new stadium, opening in 2028, will be named McDonald’s Park, as the fast-food giant and the MLS club announced a naming rights partnership on Wednesday.
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Svoboda claims first major title of IPGA seasonMay 13, 2026 10:00 am - Andy Svoboda claimed last week’s Illinois PGA Match Play title.
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Sarley: Why Shabbona Lake is a gem suburban fishermen shouldn’t missMay 13, 2026 10:00 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about fishing in the suburbs.
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Boomers pound Trois-RivieresMay 12, 2026 10:14 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers beat Trois-Rivieres 11-2 on Tuesday.