Any performance review of Ryan Poles’ first two years as Chicago Bears general manager has to be stamped with a big, red “Incomplete.” As Poles said at the Bears end-of-season news conference earlier this month, his rebuild of the Bears, … Continued
With sexual violence among the most underreported crimes in the nation, St. Paul and Ramsey County are taking a new approach to letting victims make reports on their own terms. Megan Rae, an advocate who works with survivors of sexual … Continued
When Chicago was selecting sites for a new casino in 2022, we endorsed the bid that would have landed the giant entertainment center on the plot of land known as The 78, the name being a concise riff on Chicago … Continued
MOBILE, Ala. — In the last 25 years, the Chicago Bears have drafted two edge rushers who went on to have a double-digit-sack season for the team. Mark Anderson, a fifth-round pick in 2006, had a career-high 12 during his … Continued
Sergio Santos always dreamed of playing in the major leagues. He reached that goal in 2010, pitching for the Chicago White Sox. When his playing career — which included 194 relief appearances during six big-league seasons with the Sox (2010-11), … Continued
Following a lopsided loss in Minnesota a few weeks ago, Michigan’s season was on the brink of an early exit. The solution was simple: they needed wins. Flash forward 15 days and the Wolverines are close to a lock for … Continued