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Authorities release name of woman found dead in Mount Greenwood fireon February 24, 2021 at 9:46 pm

A woman died in an apartment fire Wednesday morning in Mouth Greenwood on the Southwest Side.

She was identified as 24-year-old Shamia Carlvin by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

About 4:50 a.m., firefighters found her unresponsive on the bedroom floor of an apartment in the 4000 block of West 115th Street, according to Chicago fire spokesman Larry Langford.

The fire started in the kitchen where she was cooking, causing heavy smoke in the unit.

Paramedics rushed the woman to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where she was pronounced dead, Chicago police said. The unit had working smoke alarms, Langford said.

Autopsy results haven’t been released.

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Wednesday’s high school basketball scoreson February 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

BIG NORTHERN

Dixon at Stillman Valley, 7:00

Mendota at Oregon, 7:00

North Boone at Rockford Christian, 7:00

Rock Falls at Rockford Lutheran, 7:00

Winnebago at Genoa-Kingston, 7:00

CATHOLIC – CROSSOVER

De La Salle at St. Laurence, 7:15

Marmion at Brother Rice, 7:00

Montini at Leo, 7:00

Providence at DePaul, 7:00

Providence-St. Mel at Loyola, 7:00

St. Ignatius at Fenwick, 2-25 PPD

St. Joseph at Mount Carmel, 7:00

CENTRAL SUBURBAN – SOUTH

New Trier at Glenbrook North, 7:00

CHICAGO PREP

Holy Trinity at Christ the King, 6:30

Rochelle Zell at Walther Christian, 7:00

DU KANE

Geneva at Wheaton North, 7:00

Glenbard North at St. Charles North, 7:00

St. Charles East at Batavia, 7:00

Wheaton-Warr. South at Lake Park, 7:00

FOX VALLEY

Huntley at McHenry, 7:00

INTERSTATE EIGHT

Kaneland at Sandwich, 6:00

LaSalle-Peru at Plano, 6:00

Morris at Sycamore, PPD

Ottawa at Rochelle, 6:00

LITTLE TEN

Earlville at DePue, 7:00

Hiawatha at Leland, 6:45

Indian Creek at Serena, 6:45

LaMoille-Ohio at Newark, 7:00

Somonauk at Hinckley-Big Rock, 6:45

METRO SUBURBAN

St. Francis at McNamara, 7:30

MID-SUBURBAN – EAST

Hersey at Elk Grove, 7:30

NORTHEASTERN ATHLETIC

Alden-Hebron at Christian Liberty, 7:30

RIVER VALLEY

Beecher at Gardner-So. Wilmington, 7:00

Donovan at Tri-Point, 5:30

SANGAMON VALLEY

Dwight at Clifton Central, 7:30

NON CONFERENCE

Amundsen at Schurz, 6:30

Andrew at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:00

Carmel at Libertyville, 8:00

Dundee-Crown at Stevenson, at Woodlawn MS, 7:

Horizon-Southwest at Hammond Science & Tech, 6

IC Catholic at Northridge, 7:30

Joliet Catholic at Lockport, 7:00

Kennedy at Little Village, 5:30

Kenwood at Clemente, 5:00

Lindblom at Jones, 7:00

North Shore at Latin, 6:45

Ogden at Taft, 6:00

St. Anne at Momence, 7:00

St. Bede at Marquette, 7:00

Watseka at Fisher, 7:00

Waubonsie Valley at Oswego, 7:00

Wells at Austin, 5:00

Westlake Christian at Christian Heritage, 6:30

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When it comes to leadership and charisma in Chicago sports, we’re in something of a lullon February 24, 2021 at 8:08 pm

Some of the uproar about the White Sox’ decision to hire 76-year-old Tony La Russa as their manager has subsided, drowned out by all the rousing talk about a young, exciting team.

But La Russa is going to be front and center in whatever the Sox do in 2021. He’s playing nice with the media so far, injecting some humor into his Zoom press conferences. The perception, fair or not, is that he’s humorless, so any attempt at lightheartedness on his part is like watching a glacier finally give in to the warmth of the sun. It feels good, but you do wonder when the angry waves will hit the boat.

This is not what anyone would call the Golden Age of Guidance in Chicago sports. Part of that has to do with newness. La Russa and the Bulls’ Billy Donovan are in their first seasons with their teams, and the Cubs’ David Ross has one pandemic-shortened season under his belt. Part of it has to do with disappointment. Matt Nagy and the Bears have regressed since his first season. And part of it has to do with personality. Blackhawks fans looking for a spark from Jeremy Colliton might want to bring their own book of matches.

None of that means the five coaches/managers won’t turn into Chicago icons someday. But we’re in something of a lull, charisma-wise. There’s no Ditka. No Phil. No Ozzie. No Q. No Maddon. And, come to think of it, we’re in a lull championship-wise, too. Winning: sort of important.

What, exactly, do we have here when it comes to these maximum leaders? And where are they going? Let’s take a look.

Matt Nagy — He could have owned Chicago after his rookie year as a head coach.

The Bears went 12-4 in 2018, he won the NFL Coach of the Year award and he was lots of fun. His offense looked innovative, he ran trick plays and he made quarterback Mitch Trubisky appear to be halfway decent. What was there not to love?

Two years later, a more demanding, impatient owner than George McCaskey would have shown Nagy the door.

How did we get here? Turns out you need a quarterback and an offensive line to make an offense work. More than a couple receivers help, too. And trick plays are to play-calling what wrapping is to a Christmas present. Nagy has looked lost while trying to fix what was supposed to be a cutting-edge offense. To save his job, he’ll need a quarterback.

It’s too bad. He’s interesting and mostly forthcoming. His players like him. The media like him. Football apparently doesn’t.

Jeremy Colliton — I’m not trying to be insulting, but if this guy dived into a pool, there wouldn’t be a ripple. It’s not all his fault. He followed the very popular and very successful Joel Quenneville, and he took over when the Hawks were very much not what they used to be.

Quenneville rarely said anything of import to the media, but he looked half-crazed on the Hawks’ bench. Colliton rarely says anything of import, and he looks half thawed on the Hawks’ bench. Perhaps that’s part of the reason he doesn’t have the Q-Rating that Q had.

Or it could be the lack of Stanley Cup titles. Yeah, that’s probably it. He’s fighting an uphill battle, but his team is playing well. Maybe, just maybe …

David Ross — Ross had Theo Epstein and a better roster last season, when the Cubs made the playoffs in his first year. Now Epstein is gone, and the franchise seems intent on — what’s the phrase? — saving money. Or, to put it another way, the Cubs traded ace Yu Darvish in the offseason, and the Cardinals acquired All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado.

So whatever kind of manager and leader Ross might be has the chance of being swallowed up by fan disappointment over the direction of the franchise. He did a nice job last season with a veteran roster, but let’s see if his lack of experience will matter when he has to start managing lesser players.

Billy Donovan — After the disastrous Jim Boylen regime, it was no surprise Donovan was greeted by palms being thrown at his feet.

Unlike Nagy, Colliton and Ross, the Bulls coach had success before coming to Chicago, going to the playoffs five straight seasons with the Thunder and winning two national championships at Florida. So it’s all good for Donovan, who has done a nice job with a strange roster of pieces that don’t always seem to fit.

He’s what would be called a firm hand on the tiller, which might not excite the masses. But, and this can’t be overstated, he’s not Boylen.

Tony La Russa — It just feels like there are two ways this can go: very good or very bad.

La Russa has a vault of knowledge, thanks to his five decades in baseball, but can he relate to players who are 50 years younger than he is? Will his nine years away from managing affect his ability to do the job? And what about those pesky reporters for whom he historically has had little patience?

You know what you’re getting with Nagy, Colliton, Ross and Donovan. There’s a distinct feeling that La Russa is trying reinvent himself/soften his image. He might be wrestling with himself while trying to manage a young team with World Series aspirations. Buckle up, Sox fans. It should be … interesting?

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Man dies in Hazel Crest fireon February 24, 2021 at 8:31 pm

A 44-year-old man died and two people were injured after a fire broke out in a home Wednesday in south suburban Hazel Crest.

Firefighters arrived to the blaze about 4 a.m. and found two people unconscious inside a home in the 3400 block of Hickory Lane, according to the Hazel Crest Fire Department.

The pair were pulled from the fire, while a third person escaped on their own, the department said in a statement.

They were all taken to hospitals, where the 44-year-old man was pronounced dead, the department said.

His name and cause of death haven’t been released by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal was investigating the cause of the fire.

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I was terribly wrong. I apologizeon February 24, 2021 at 6:34 pm

The Barbershop: Dennis Byrne, Proprietor

I was terribly wrong. I apologize

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The Madigan saga: The king is dead; long live the ????on February 24, 2021 at 7:45 pm

The Barbershop: Dennis Byrne, Proprietor

The Madigan saga: The king is dead; long live the ????

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Opens Sister Location in River North Called Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!on February 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm

Since 1985, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! has been serving up authentic Spanish cuisine in the heart of Lincoln Park. And now, more than 35 years later, their one-of-a-kind tapas and sangria has a new location as Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba opened this week in River North.

The brand new sister restaurant to one of Chicago’s most recognizable establishments opened last week for dine-in, carryout, and delivery at 411 N. Clark St. You can expect the iconic menu of Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen when you come to Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba, right down to fan favorites such as Baked Goat Cheese, Spicy Potatoes Bravas, and the signature sangria; a pitcher of which is never enough for this writer’s fine Catalonian sensibilities.

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is best known for bringing the true tastes of Spain to Chicago in a versatile atmosphere that’s suitable for any occasion. Truthfully, I’ve gone on a first date at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. I’ve gotten absolutely hammered off sangria while day drinking at Ba-Ba-Reeba. I’ve celebrated various special occasions, gotten dinner with friends, and have ordered takeout all with equal frequency. Needless to say, and for good reason, that Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba has received a lot of my business and I see no reason why Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba will not add to the perpetual cycle of emptying my bank account.

If you love tapas in a quaint environment, or if you love sangria with friends, or if you just want to impress your first post-COVID date with an authentic meal and tasty drinks then the brand new Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba is the place for you.

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Per Lettuce Entertain You’s website, walk-ins are welcome, however, dining room reservations are encouraged and can be made via Tock. The restaurant is equipped with an AirPHX air filtration system to keep you safe. Additionally, private and heated greenhouse seating can be booked via Tock. To place a carryout order, call the restaurant directly at 312-985-6909 or order carryout and delivery via Doordash.

Corrupt politicians, roads being terrible, and having a good-ass time at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba are the holy trinity of absolutes when it comes to the Chicago zeitgeist. Don’t miss your chance to cash in on the third option as soon as possible!

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Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is located at 441 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s River North. The restaurant is open Monday – Thursday from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM and Sunday from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. And stay tuned for more information on Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba’s prix fixe offerings this year for Chicago Restaurant week between March 19 thru April 3rd. 

Featured Image Credit: Jordan Johnson & Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba

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Chicago Bears Rumors: Allen Robinson unlikely to play under franchise tagon February 24, 2021 at 7:14 pm

Chicago Bears (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

It’s been almost six months since the Chicago Bears and Allen Robinson have spoken in regards to a contract extension.

To no one’s surprise, Robinson is still frustrated. In a widely-read piece by Tyler Dunne just a few days ago, Robinson said that he had a lot of love for the city of Chicago. He has a lot of love for the team, fans and organization.

But, at this point, that love has to be reciprocated by the most important party involved: Ryan Pace.

Thus far, it has not been, nor does it look like it ever will. This is a situation which is nearly damaged beyond repair. Pace doesn’t appear ready to hand Robinson the money which everybody knows he deserves. So, what now?

The franchise tag?

That isn’t exactly the situation Robinson wants to be in. It’s not the ending he deserved to his three years in Chicago.

In a recent time spent on ESPN’s KJZ Show, highly-respected NFL reporter Jeff Darlington had some powerful words in regards to Robinson and the Bears.

“”I think this gets messy, and GM Ryan Pace has given no sense that he wants to give him the money that seemingly Robinson will deserve on the open market. So that one is the one that has the most potential for, I guess, drama and intrigue. Because I just can’t see Robinson playing under the tag this year.”

This is what it’s come to.

The Chicago Bears are one step away from having to replace a nearly-irreplaceable player in Allen Robinson.

The franchise tag is looked at as a last-ditch effort, and to some fans, it means the Bears will still have Robinson for one more year.

However, with a power shift over the past few years in professional sports, that may not be the case. The power is shifting to the players. They have gotten smarter. They have become more bold — as they should to some extent.

Robinson very well could tell the Bears he isn’t playing this season, thus they are stuck without their number one receiver, and they don’t even get anything in return for losing him. He’s not there, but he’s not gone, so to speak.

Pace has played this the absolute worst way possible. Instead of getting the contract done last fall as he should have, he got greedy and didn’t give Robinson what he felt he was worth. It’s that simple. Pace is cheap skating his way out of Chicago at this point, and Robinson’s situation will go down as just one more gigantic blunder performed by a head-scratching general manager.

Should the Bears miraculously work out a long-term deal with Robinson, then this all goes away, no doubt. But, with the way Darlington spoke, that doesn’t seem as though it’s an option. Robinson and the Bears are in for a messy conundrum, as if it hasn’t already gotten to that point.

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