A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed an imam’s claim that the Illinois State Police (ISP) discriminated against him when it rescinded the imam’s appointment to be a volunteer chaplain. Kifah Mustapha’s appointment as the ISP’s first Muslim chaplain was reversed
The Chicago Blackhawks score two goals within 20 seconds of each other to tie and then win the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins.
(AP) Blackhawks stage late rally to win Stanley CupBy JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterBOSTONBryan Bickell and Dave Bolland scored 17 seconds apart in the final 1:16 of the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup for the second
(AP) Mayweather, Alvarez kick off 11-city tour in NYCBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports WriterNEW YORKFloyd Mayweather and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez have kicked off an 11-city promotional tour in Times Square, making their fight in Las Vegas in September official. Mayweather
The violence of Chicago has extended to the nearby city of Cicero after news that the owner of a pizzeria died after helping his wife escape from a robber holding her at gunpoint. Giovanni Donancricchia, 64, passed away early Thursday
(AP) Blackhawks, Bruins head into Game 6 without starsBy JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterBOSTONPatrice Bergeron joined his Bruins teammates for a postgame dinner and was with them when they flew back to Boston to prepare for Game 6 of the Stanley
Spoken word poet Malik Yusef performed the Star-Spangled Banner at a June 13 naturalization ceremony in Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on June 13 in a unique, “jihadist-chic” style as part of the city’s Flag Day observances. The Chicago Sun-Times captured Yusef’s
Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said on Sunday he was “optimistic” Jonathan Toews will be able to play in Game 6 in Boston in the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday. Boston’s Johnny Boychuk nailed Toews in the second period on
(AP) Blue Jays win 11th straight, beat Orioles 13-5IAN HARRISONAssociated PressTORONTOEdwin Encarnacion homered and drove in four runs, Josh Johnson earned his first win of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays matched a team record by winning their 11th
The Stanley Cup will be at TD Garden on Monday night because the Chicago Blackhawks are one game away from clinching the series–and winning the title. They defeated the Boston Bruins on Saturday night 3-1 to take a 3-2 series
There are four Grand Slams in tennis, but there is one that stands out the most. Wimbledon. What makes Wimbledon so special? There is the gorgeous grass surface, strawberries and cream, the crazy England weather, the fact it was the
Of the thousands of Americans who descended on Washington, D.C. last Wednesday for the “Audit the IRS” Tea Party rally, one person who stood out as a fresh face and voice was Breitbart News contributor Sonnie Johnson. In her address, she
Chelsea Clinton has repeatedly described the inspiring life of her maternal grandmother as a strong influence on her commitment to service. She told part of the story earlier this week at a Day of Action in Chicago. And Life News
It’s a league of trash talking, posterizing and bad blood. In fact, even the league’s official website ran a headline in May of this year saying “Trash Talk, Bad Blood Reign in NBA Playoffs.” And indeed, any series involving the
Chicago police are gearing up for a spike in violent crime, as summer officially arrives. “Police Supt. Garry McCarthy acknowledged, in summer months, both shootings and murders usually spike.” At least six people were shot since yesterday afternoon, two were
The American Medical Association is echoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; they have now stated that they will join with states to ban sugary drinks from those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance. AMA
(AP) Game 7s in NBA Finals are a rare treatBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAP Basketball WriterMIAMIIt all comes down to this. Heroes are made, legacies are forged and hearts are broken in Game 7s of the NBA Finals. It’s a shame they
Rahm Emanuel’s first two years as Mayor of Chicago have been nothing less than turbulent. To help weather the many storms, he has been able to rely on an obedient and forgiving Chicago media. Time Magazine’s June 10 cover story hailed
Fox Sports: Hear from the Chicago Blackhawks after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
As cities across the U.S. face police shortages and violent crime rebounds, some communities have begun to police themselves through other means. One such watch group was created in a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Oregon and calls itself a “Glock Block.”KOIN News reports: “We’re starting
The Chicago Blackhawks won a wild, frenetic, thrilling, and intense Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals 6-5 and evened the series at 2-2 when Brent Seabrook rocketed a slap shot in overtime past Boston’s goalie Tuukka Rask, who had
On Wednesday, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis placed the blame for Chicago’s failing schools right where it belongs: on “rich white people.” Speaking to a luncheon on education reform, Lewis said that Chicago is the most segregated city in
The drama started before the game even started. During warmups, Chicago’s Marian Hossa skated off the ice and Chicago updated their roster with him as a scratch. Then Boston’s Zdeno Chara skated off after colliding with teammate Milan Lucic. Only
From the I’m unsympathetic files. Jesse Jackson, Jr. the disgraced son of race huckster Jesse Jackson, Sr. says he wants to go to jail first. Disgraced former Democrat Congressman Jesse. Jr wants to go to jail first so his convicted former
(AP) Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2ndBy HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterBOSTONGoals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron after a scoreless first period gave the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks through two periods in Game
