As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. Fourth of July 2022 will unfortunately always be synonymous with the deadly mass shooting that transpired in the in the affluent Chicago suburb of Highland Park, … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen Provides Emotional, Powerful Reaction to Highland Park Shooting
Social Issues
Star Spangled Banner Should be for International Sporting Events Only
Editor's Note: originally ran in the summer of 2020, and we have now updated it in certain places, and re-publishing for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Political Marketing was my favorite class when I was in graduate school, and many lessons learned from that course stick with me to this day. I selected jingoism, extremist patriotism and all things marketing of the red, … [Read more...] about Star Spangled Banner Should be for International Sporting Events Only
White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Calls for Action on American Gun Laws
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is a two-time All-Star who led the American League in saves last season with 38. As great a baseball player as he is, … [Read more...] about White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Calls for Action on American Gun Laws
Chicago Fire FC, MLS Continue Juneteenth Initiative with Special Kits
Yesterday saw Major League Soccer announce “The Seeds We Plant. The Flowers We Share, ” this year's edition of their annual Juneteenth initiative, inspired by Black artist Gianni Lee. The Juneteenth initiatives are a collab between the MLS, the clubs themselves, and Black Players for Change (BPC) – an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches, and staff. “The … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC, MLS Continue Juneteenth Initiative with Special Kits
Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally #StaNDTogether
As today is the Juneteenth holiday, we're re-posting this article from 2020, covering the Juneteenth rally and demonstration staged by the Notre Dame football team that year. This is not the first time that the Notre Dame community and the Notre Dame football team fought against the ugly forces of hate and intolerance that exist in our society. The Fighting Irish nickname … [Read more...] about Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally #StaNDTogether
When to contact a personal injury lawyer after a car accident
Car accidents are traumatic and overwhelming experiences. In the aftermath of a collision, it's crucial to prioritize your well-being and take the necessary steps to protect your rights at the same time. One of the most important decisions you may face is when to contact a car accident lawyer after a car accident in Ontario, Canada. By seeking a Toronto car injury lawyer … [Read more...] about When to contact a personal injury lawyer after a car accident
How long does a car accident stay on your driving record in Ontario?
Being involved in a car accident is always a stressful experience, whether you were the car accident victim or the driver who was at-fault. One serious concern that often arises afterward, more than one Toronto personal injury lawyer agrees, is how long the car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident or other vehicle accident will remain on your driving record. … [Read more...] about How long does a car accident stay on your driving record in Ontario?
Inflation Hits Home Especially Hard with Event Ticket Prices
These days, you can take the word inflation and attach it to just about anything. "Tipflation," "gasflation," "foodflation"- all these words and more are all part of the lexicon now. Just how bad is inflation right now? Hard to say because the official government statistics for core inflation deliberately exclude food and energy costs. What we do know is that this is a … [Read more...] about Inflation Hits Home Especially Hard with Event Ticket Prices