Everyone’s favorite neurosurgeon is coming back to “Chicago Med” when the show premieres its midseason episode after the Season 3 hiatus. Recurring guest star Brennan Brown will once again reprise his role as Dr. Sam Abrams in next week’s installment. According to One Chicago Center’s exclusive first look at “Chicago Med” Season 3, episode 5, titled “Mountains and Molehills,” Dr. Sam will be back after doctors Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) and Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto) encounter a mysterious disease that’s causing a patient to rapidly become more paralyzed. Natalie and Will have a young patient whose body strangely experiences paralysis. The two doctors will struggle to identify the disease, so they will ask for assistance from Dr. Sam. However, the three doctors will soon learn that their team-up wouldn’t be enough to counter the young girl’s condition. In the teaser trailer for episode 5, Dr. Sam … [Read more...] about ‘Chicago Med’ Midseason Premiere Spoilers: Who Is Guest Starring In Episode 5?
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Barack Obama Picks Michael Jordan Over LeBron James: “I Love Him, But I’m A Chicago Guy’
Former President Barack Obama claimed that he "loves" Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, however, he named former Chicago Bulls champion Michael Jordan as his favorite player. Obama revealed who his favorite basketball player was during a September interview in Toronto with Britain’s Prince Harry released via BBC Radio 4 Wednesday. The two discussed Obama’s presidency, Donald Trump and social media. "Jordan," he told Prince Harry when asked to pick between the two players. "Although I love LeBron. I’m a Chicago guy." 'Do I need a British accent?' @BarackObama is interviewed by Prince Harry for his guest edit of @BBCr4today. In this warm-up, the prince jokingly warns the ex-president he'll get "the face" if he pauses too long between answers #r4today pic.twitter.com/2887dGlJkG — BBC Radio 4 Today (@BBCr4today) December 17, 2017 Obama greeted James and the Cavaliers with open arms in 2016 during a … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Picks Michael Jordan Over LeBron James: “I Love Him, But I’m A Chicago Guy’
Badgers men’s basketball: Wisconsin hangs on at home against struggling Chicago State
That the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team needed big plays from Ethan Happ in the second half Wednesday night says a lot about the state of the Badgers right now. Happ helped UW avoid what would have been an embarrassing defeat by producing 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in an 82-70 victory over Chicago State at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (7-7) extended their winning streak to three games and got back to .500 for the first time in a month, but they had to work for it against one of the worst teams in the nation. UW was a 30½-point favorite against the Cougars, whose only two victories this season came against NAIA opponents. In its previous three games against Big Ten teams, Chicago State (2-14) lost by 33 points to Iowa, by 69 points to Purdue and by 65 points to Northwestern. That trend didn’t continue against the Badgers. The Cougars were within single digits midway through the second half and, as UW coach Greg Gard noted afterward, … [Read more...] about Badgers men’s basketball: Wisconsin hangs on at home against struggling Chicago State
Bucks: Slumping Milwaukee loses at home to Chicago for second time in 12 days
MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Bulls have been a much better team since Nikola Mirotic got healthy. And not just on offense. The big forward came off the bench to score 24 points in 28 minutes as the resurgent Bulls won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 115-106 on Tuesday night. Chicago's surge coincides with the return of Mirotic, who missed the beginning of the season after suffering facial fractures in an October fight with teammate Bobby Portis. Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg cited the return of Mirotic and guard David Nwaba for the team's recent success. "You look at our defense since Niko's come back and since David's come back and it's been a big difference for our team," Hoiberg said. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Eric Bledsoe had 22 to pace the Bucks, but Antetokounmpo took only two shots and scored four points in the decisive fourth quarter. "You're not going to completely stop him but we were better in the fourth getting back in … [Read more...] about Bucks: Slumping Milwaukee loses at home to Chicago for second time in 12 days
American Family Insurance buys Chicago software firm
American Family Insurance has purchased Networked Insights, a Chicago data analytics software firm that scrapes social media to find out what people are saying online in their blogs, tweets and reviews and uses the data to advise companies on marketing strategy and product innovation. Madison-based American Family has “significantly invested” in technology platforms and analytics in the past three years, CEO and chairman Jack Salzwedel said, and the purchase of Networked Insights will strengthen its use of data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. The transaction was finalized Thursday; terms of the deal were not disclosed. Networked Insights started in Madison in 2006 and moved its headquarters to Chicago about five years ago. The company has 74 employees, with 60 in Chicago, seven in Madison and seven in New York. CEO and co-founder Dan Neely said it’s too soon to tell if the acquisition will lead to adding employees at the Madison office. Neely said his … [Read more...] about American Family Insurance buys Chicago software firm
At the start of college, Chicago Bulls’ Nwaba rejected Hawaiian life
With temperatures hitting single digits in Chicago, this seems like a good time to ask Chicago Bulls guard David Nwaba about his decision to bypass college life in Hawaii. With few offers coming out of high school, the Santa Monica, California, native spent his freshman year at Hawaii-Pacific, a small, private Division II school located in downtown Honolulu. "It's Hawaii. You're at the beach, but the beach all the time, it kind of just dies on you," Nwaba said. "For a vacation, it's cool. To live there, I don't know. It's not for me. It was downtown, so downtown areas aren't always the cleanest." Nwaba said what really turned him off was the chance to watch a couple of University of Hawaii games. "I just felt like I knew I could play with those guys," he said. "Going into Hawaii-Pacific, low recruited, my confidence just wasn't there. Over the time, I built confidence in myself and I felt that I could do better than Division II basketball." Nwaba said there were plenty of … [Read more...] about At the start of college, Chicago Bulls’ Nwaba rejected Hawaiian life
Markkanen gets best of Euro rivals as Chicago Bulls beat Knicks
The Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks can essentially stage their own European championship whenever they square off. On Wednesday night at the United Center, Latvia lived up to its billing, the Bulls got an uncharacteristic off night from Montenegro, France fouled out, Turkey missed a chance to tie the score, and, ultimately, Finland was the big winner. The Bulls shook off a sluggish start to defeat the Knicks 92-87 and improve to 9-2 in their last 11 games. Finland's Lauri Markkanen produced the go-ahead basket with 39.2 seconds left. After contesting a Courtney Lee miss, Markkanen turned upcourt, caught a long pass from Kris Dunn and threw down a fastbreak dunk to snap an 86-86 tie. "We work on that play, the throw-ahead to the rim-runner every day," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said. "That's the first thing we do in our script offense." Montenegro native Nikola Mirotic has been carrying the Bulls through their sudden turnaround, but he scored just 4 points Wednesday. On the New … [Read more...] about Markkanen gets best of Euro rivals as Chicago Bulls beat Knicks
Why Chicago Bears QB Mitch Trubisky might impress the Vikings more this time
In the three months since Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky abruptly went from watch-and-learn mode to "here's the keys to the family Buick," there isn't an area of his growth that offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains can single out. That's a good thing because there has been a lot of growth in a lot of areas since Trubisky took his first snap Monday night, Oct. 9, against the Vikings at Soldier Field. The Bears travel to Minnesota for Sunday's season finale. "It's hard to pinpoint just one thing," Loggains said. "I'd start (with) his preparation. Before he'd done it, he didn't know what it was supposed to look like. He got to watch Mike Glennon do it, and he's a pro, and he did a really good job of setting a good example." The devotion that Trubisky displayed in his preparation is the foundation for the growth he has displayed in other areas. Loggains ticked them off: "The comfort in the offense … the play calls, understanding reads, understanding the blitz … [Read more...] about Why Chicago Bears QB Mitch Trubisky might impress the Vikings more this time
5 things to do in Chicago this weekend
Kick off the Olympics, dance to Dilla or check out the other side of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. Downhill Olympic party up on the roof To celebrate the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics, J. Parker (1816 N. Clark St.) will host an Apres Ski Party from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Ski attire is encouraged, both for ambiance and a chance to win ski lift tickets to Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin (to the guests with the best attire). Otherwise, the rooftop spot’s glass atrium will be open, featuring ice luges, shotskis and drink stations for both hot and cold beverages. A live band, a photo booth, blankets and space heaters finish off the festivities, and there’s no cover or ticket required. ‘To be Bobby then / You gotta be Bobby now’ Get out of the house — and away from “Fuller House” — to see one of TV’s favorite family sitcom fathers take the stage for a stand-up set at Thalia Hall (1807 S. Allport St.). You’ll … [Read more...] about 5 things to do in Chicago this weekend
Best Chicago happy hour deals: Dec. 28-Jan. 3
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Dec. 28 Houndstooth Saloon (3369 N. Clark St. 773-244-1166) offers $1 Bud Light and Michelob Ultra drafts from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29 Draft beers and seasonal cocktails are half-price from 5 to 7 p.m. at Easy Bar (1944 W. Division St. 773-227-4644). Saturday, Dec. 30 Build your own $5 Tito's bloody mary or $3 mimosa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commonwealth Tavern (2000 W. Roscoe St. 773-697-7965). Sunday, Dec. 31 Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (1482 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-270-4150) offers $1 beers with a signature ramen purchase (one per person), $7 pineapple apple sangria, $9.99 Sapporo pitchers and $4 chicken wings from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 Lottie’s Pub (1945 W. Cortland St. 773-489-0738) offers a $1 brunch menu and $2.18 mimosas and bloody marys from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2 Buy two drinks and you'll get a free appetizer from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the bar area at Tuscany on Taylor Street … [Read more...] about Best Chicago happy hour deals: Dec. 28-Jan. 3