Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Former Louisville big man Jaylen Johnson signs with the Chicago Bulls Jaylen Johnson is the latest former Louisville player to make a splash in the pros. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal Published 5:36 p.m. ET March 24, 2018 CLOSE Louisville basketball writer Jeff Greer talks about Louisville officials meeting with Xavier coach Chris Mack and the possibility of Vince Tyra being named the permanent AD at Louisville on Monday. Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal CONNECT … [Read more...] about Former Louisville big man Jaylen Johnson signs with the Chicago Bulls
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Miles de jóvenes de Chicago se suman a la Marcha Por Nuestras Vidas
Unos 30,000 jóvenes del área de Chicago partieron a Washington para participar el sábado en Washington DC en la Marcha Por Nuestras Vidas, una convocatoria nacional que llama la atención del país sobre incidentes violentos como el tiroteo en la secundaria Parkland, en Florida, donde 17 personas perdieron la vida en febrero.Los jóvenes, mayormente de las secundarias de Chicago, suburbios y otras partes de Illinois, se transportan en autobuses con sus mochilas y agua embotellada.Uno de esos grupos partió de la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción en el barrio de Brighton Park, en Chicago, donde los homicidios por armas de fuego también con constantes."Me siento realmente muy inspirado por los jóvenes, muchos de ellos han experimentado incidentes de violencia en la comunidad y han perdido a una hermana o a un hermano," dijo a Efe el sacerdote Manuel Dorantes, de dicha iglesia, la cual está ayudando a 50 jóvenes de entre las edades de 14 … [Read more...] about Miles de jóvenes de Chicago se suman a la Marcha Por Nuestras Vidas
‘Chicago Fire’ mourns the death of star DuShon Monique Brown
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest 'Chicago Fire' mourns the death of star DuShon Monique Brown DuShon Monique Brown, who played the no-nonsense assistant to the chief on 'Chicago Fire,' died on Friday. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 12 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY Published 10:31 p.m. ET March 23, 2018 | Updated 3:52 p.m. ET March 24, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 12 COMMENT EMAIL MORE DuShon Monique Brown, who played the no-nonsense assistant to the chief on the NBC drama Chicago Fire, died Friday at age 49. Chicago's Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to USA TODAY that Brown died just after 12 p.m. on Friday … [Read more...] about ‘Chicago Fire’ mourns the death of star DuShon Monique Brown
This week in Amazon-o-mania: Chicago visit, check. Denver tallies Amazon chips. Ohio State props Columbus.
Chicago just had its official visit from the Amazon HQ2 scouts. Developers and city workers did some "sprucing up" in advance of visits last Tuesday and Wednesday. The Chicago Tribune said it was no ordinary spring cleaning. Crews blasted away graffiti and cleaned vacant lots near sites that Chicago pitched to Amazon to be its second headquarters future home. Developers also put up large architectural renderings of their projects. The Tribune also reported that only five of the 10 proposed sites were visited. It sounds like Amazon is narrowing down its selections on paper in advance of boots on the ground. There's only so much time left in its self-imposed 2018 deadline. The Ohio State University student newspaper, The Lantern, took credit Friday for putting Columbus in the running for HQ2. The paper quoted Amazon spokesman Adam Sedo saying Ohio State's ability to provide a talented workforce was "a key driver" for landing on the list of 20 cities being considered for … [Read more...] about This week in Amazon-o-mania: Chicago visit, check. Denver tallies Amazon chips. Ohio State props Columbus.
Sister Jean with her own bobblehead is Loyola University Chicago’s superstar charm
close Video Sister Jean from Loyola Chicago is campus superstar During a very improbable NCAA tournament run, Loyola University's biggest star is Sister Jean who has captured attention for her prayers and bracket CHICAGO – It’s hard to tell who is more popular: The Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team, or their biggest fan Sister Jean Schmidt. The 98-year-old nun and basketball fanatic has become an international superstar during the 2018 NCAA basketball tournament, for both her bracket and her prayers that God appears to listen to intently. Sister Jean prays with the team before every game. (WFLD) But the impact she’s had in the last couple weeks at the tournament is the norm, according to students and staff at the school. “I think that her biggest ministry on campus is being present to the students. And when students see her or when faculty see her, they just know that this person is filled … [Read more...] about Sister Jean with her own bobblehead is Loyola University Chicago’s superstar charm