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The Chicago Bulls have an issue. Their starting lineup has been mostly terrible. It might be the worst kept secret in the league that bench lineups featuring Thaddeus Young, Garrett Temple and Otto Porterhave kept the Bulls afloat in games as of late. Not only that, but those same vets have taken on a role as […]

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Heading into the 2020-21 NBA season, there was clearly optimism surrounding the Chicago Bulls and for good reason too. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf had finally decided enough was enough and made the decision to move on from Gar Forman, John Paxson, and Jim Boylen. Now, Chicago is led by Marc Eversley, Billy Donovan, and Arturas Karnisovas. […]

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The Chicago Cubs are in a world of hurt right now, rebuilding just five years after winning their first World Series in 108 years.

Back in 2015, the year before winning it, it looked like they seriously had a chance to win multiple championships based on where their team was trending. Well, a couple of deep playoff runs resulted in one World Series title but things have not gone well since.

There are plenty of mistakes that led to the Chicago Cubs’ current rebuild.

It is fair to say that a lot of their current issues were brought on themselves. They are going to blame the “losses of biblical proportion” for their current situation but a deeper dive will tell you that mistakes are the reason they are in the situation they are in. Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming but every team has had to deal with it. Many other of the elite teams in Major League Baseball has continued to go for it while the Cubs go backward.

They were a good baseball team as recently as 2020. They won the National League Central Divison and had the lead for the entire season. In the playoffs, they died out as they couldn’t score. The Miami Marlins won their three-game series in two. It was a tough look for this Cubs team as they are clearly going in the wrong direction.

Some people are going to be in denial that the Cubs are rebuilding but their moves this offseason make it clear. They have been selling off a few of their players and have let some of their more impactful ones walk. These moves are a direct result of mistakes made by the front office. These are the three biggest mistakes that they have made that led to this rebuild:

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The past decade of Chicago hip-hop would be entirely different without Young Chicago Authors and the Harold Washington Library’s YouMedia lab. Both have served as creative hubs for local teens, and their storied weekly open mikes—YouMedia’s Lyricist Loft and YCA’s WordPlay—have given many beloved Chicago rappers their starts.…Read More

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Beloved drummer and collaborator extraordinaire Joe Camarillo built a long resumé, which includes decades playing with the Waco Brothers and Hushdrops.

Joe Camarillo, an intuitive and potent drummer who played with dozens of Chicago bands for more than 30 years, died Sunday following a stroke.…Read More

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Chicago is known for a lot of things—like deep dish pizza and Malört—and when it comes to education, we’ve got some of the best institutes in the world. From prestigious private schools to technology learning centers, we have compiled a list of the best colleges and universities in Chicago.

Northwestern University

Located just outside of Chicago, Northwestern University is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching institutions. This university in Chicago features over 500 clubs and student organizations, cutting-edge programs and curriculum, and a rich history of producing successful scholars. Plus, their tailgates are pretty epic. 

University of Chicago 

Situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the University of Chicago is 217 acres of urban meets scenic college town. Students can select from more than 50 majors and 40 minors with everything from history to environmental studies. Oh and the university has 91 Nobel Prize winners in it’s ranks. Impressive, right? 

DePaul University

With five campuses in and around Chicago, DePaul University scores a ton of points for their accessibility. The university offers 300 student organizations, excellent Liberal Arts and Social Sciences programs, and a variety of sports teams. The Blue Demons help DePaul stand out from the rest.

Loyola University

Known for their business, law, and medical programs, Loyola University is another solid school. If you’re looking for the best colleges in Chicago with law programs, Loyola offers an accelerated 3-3 year option that is ideal for undergraduates. Some famous alumni you may know: Michael Quinlan (former CEO of McDonald’s), Ian Brennan (co-creator of the TV show Glee).

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) made our list of the best colleges in Chicago due to the fact that they offer a wide variety of engineering programs, including biomedical, mechanical, and aerospace, as well as degrees in the sciences and architecture. They routinely pump out top-notch alumni like James Roche, former secretary of the Air Force and Victor Tsao, founder of Linksys.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Here’s a fun fact: the UIC College of Medicine is the largest medical school in the country. What’s more, the folks at UIC raised $32 million in funding to support COVID-19 vaccine trials and research. A few familiar alumni include well-known lobbyist Tony Podesta, former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, and Blues musician Billy Branch.

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