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Top Docs for Kids and Momson February 9, 2021 at 3:11 pm

Don’t see the specialty you’re looking for? Find the top doctors in these fields in the following issues.

Orthopedics October 2020 (chicagomag.com/ortho)
Top Doctors 2021 January 2021
Cardiology June 2021
Surgery October 2021

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Castle Connolly logoIt was compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a health care research and information company founded in 1992 by a former medical college board chairman and president to help guide consumers to America’s top doctors and hospitals. Castle Connolly’s selection process, under the direction of an MD, involves surveying hundreds of thousands of physicians, as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and regional and community hospitals across the nation. Online nominating (at castleconnolly.com/nominations) is open to all licensed physicians. Educational and professional experience is screened before final selection is made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. After identifying the top doctors in America, Castle Connolly provides consumers with detailed information about their education, training, and expertise in its paperback guides and online directories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected. Castle Connolly was acquired by digital health care company Everyday Health Group in 2018. EHG, a division of J2 Global Inc., combines social listening data and analytics expertise to deliver personalized health care content and patient-engagement solutions. Its websites have an audience of more than 53 million consumers and more than 780,000 practicing U.S. physicians. Its flagship brands include Everyday Health, What to Expect, MedPage Today, Health eCareers, and PRIME Education, and it has an exclusive partnership with MayoClinic.org and the Mayo Clinic Diet.

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Chicago Cubs: 3 free agents who could still give the team a booston February 9, 2021 at 3:25 pm

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 18: Exceutive Vice President and General Manager Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs talks to media members before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 18: Exceutive Vice President and General Manager Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs talks to media members before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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The Chicago Cubs‘ offseason has been a bit of a roller-coaster. It began with the release of fan-favorite Kyle Schwarber and the trade of Cy Young runner-up Yu Darvish to the Padres. Recently, the club added a pair of potentially impactful free agents in pitcher Trevor Williams and outfielder Joc Pederson.

After sounding the financial alarm, the Ricketts family seems to have found a few additional dollars to spend, perhaps in a suit pocket. With spring training just days away, the Cubs still have a few needs. Jed Hoyer would like to add another starting pitcher, infield depth, and possibly another bat for the outfield.

With spring training fast approaching, the Chicago Cubs still have a few needs and these free agents could help the cause.

As the club currently stands, the rotation will likely feature Kyle Hendricks, Kyle Davies, Trevor Williams, Alex Mills, otherwise known as Mr. No-Hitter, and a combination of Adbert Alzolay, Brailyn Marquez, and Tyson Miller. Former Twins first-round pick Kohl Stewart may also get a look.

As of now, the infield third-to-first includes Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Nico Hoerner, and Anthony Rizzo, with David Bote and Ildemaro Vargas filling in. The outfield will be made up of Joc Pederson in left, Ian Happ in center, and Jason Heyward in right, with Phillip Ervin the only other major league outfielder on the roster.

Here are three free agents who, while not exciting, may help the Cubs round out their roster.

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David Grubbs, Rob Mazurek, and Mats Gustafsson take a musical road trip as the UnderflowBill Meyeron February 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm


The Underflow take their name from the Greek record store where guitarist David Grubbs, cornetist Rob Mazurek, and saxophonist Mats Gustafsson played their first trio gig in May 2019. But the connections joining the three musicians were forged in the 1990s, when Grubbs and Mazurek were associated with Chicago’s postrock scene and the Sweden-born Gustafsson played here so often that he was considered an honorary Chicagoan.…Read More

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Super Bowl LV: Point of attack shows a lot for Chicago BearsVincent Pariseon February 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm

Super Bowl LV was a wildly fun matchup. The score was a lot more lopsided as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a final of 31-9. It was the highly anticipated matchup between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. The guy who is clearly the greatest player of all time was going […]

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Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Carson Wentz trade changes thingsRyan Heckmanon February 9, 2021 at 12:31 pm

If the Chicago Bears trade for Carson Wentz, their 2021 NFL Draft outlook changes drastically. Mitchell Trubisky is officially an afterthought. He’s gone and on to his next team. The Bears would have a former MVP candidate in Wentz who has gone through a trying year or so with the Eagles. After this past season, […]

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Ten great guitarists celebrating Black History Monthon February 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm

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Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebookon February 9, 2021 at 4:07 am

I had big plans to watch Mount Carmel at Fenwick tonight, but that was pretty much dashed thanks to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s comments today.

It’s too much to get into all that in the notebook, but you can read about it here. Some of the reactions I received from Public League basketball coaches when I read them Lightfoot’s quotes were legendary.

My gut feeling is that we get an announcement this week that Public League basketball will start up in some form. I’m even hearing whispers about CPS Sports Administration picking games for television broadcasts.

Back to the Catholic League opening night. It turns out that Fenwick and Mount Carmel played an overtime barn burner.

I did manage to catch the fourth quarter. It was a good broadcast. Nice score and clock and basketball sounds. No announcers, which is actually fine with me. My only constructive criticism is the Fenwick uniforms. The white numbers on white never worked, but it is even more unfortunate on a livestream. Teams might want to start thinking about that more this season. College coaches are trying to watch.

Max Reese had the game-winning layup for the Friars with 1.2 seconds left. Bryce Hopkins had the assist. The Kentucky-bound senior had 23 points. Denium Juette added 15 points and Gabe Madej scored 12.

There were a lot of eyes on this game. It’s the first time I can remember so many basketball folks all watching a stream at once. Scott Burgess from Prep Hoops and Joe Henricksen were both tuned in.

Joe tweeted that DeAndre Craig was special in the second half for the Caravan. The sophomore finished with 26 points. It may be the first-ever breakout performance on a local live-streamed game.

But it won’t be the last, not with the way this year is going.

The full preseason Super 25 was released today and this week’s basketball schedule was posted.

Monday’s top games

No. 13 St. Ignatius 63, Leo 39: A solid season-opening win for the Wolfpack. AJ Redd scored 14. Richard Barron and Kolby Gilles each added 12 and Parker Higginbottom scored nine.

No. 6 DePaul Prep 54, St. Joseph 37: No trouble for the Rams on their trip to Westchester. It’s likely that Kyle Thomas didn’t play in this one though.

Brother Rice 72, Providence-St. Mel 42: The Crusaders go to The Castle and get a win. This was the first game played on the West Side in a long while.

St. Laurence 69, Montini 67 (OT): New coach Byron Burt wins his debut. Looks like it was a thriller.

No. 1 Notre Dame 69, Streamwood 30: Really solid win for the Dons against a Streamwood team I have my eye on this season. Louis Lesmond led the way with 16 and Troy D’Amico scored 11.

South Elgin 61, St. Charles East 58: This is a really nice win for South Elgin. It’s never easy to beat either St. Charles school, much less get it done in St. Charles.

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High school basketball scoresSun-Times Staff Reporton February 9, 2021 at 2:25 am

Notre Dame’s Louis Lesmond (23) goes one on one against Prospect’s Chase Larsen (14).
Notre Dame’s Louis Lesmond (23) goes one on one against Prospect’s Chase Larsen (14). | Allen Cunnningham/For the Sun-Times

All the scores from around the area.

Please send scores and corrections to [email protected]

Monday, February 8, 2021

BIG NORTHERN

Dixon 59, Byron 58

Genoa-Kingston 59, North Boone 37

Rockford Lutheran 93, Mendota 21

Stillman Valley 61, Oregon 24

Winnebago 70, Rock Falls 63

CATHOLIC CROSSOVER

Brother Rice 72, Providence-St. Mel 42

DePaul Prep 54, St. Joseph 37

Fenwick 70, Mount Carmel 69 (OT)

St. Ignatius 63, Leo 39

St. Laurence 69, Montini 67 (OT)

Loyola at Providence, ppd.

St. Rita at De La Salle, ppd.

NORTHEASTERN ATHLETIC

Harvest Christian 82, Schaumburg Christian 78

South Beloit 50, Parkview Christian 18

Christian Liberty at Alden-Hebron

Our Lady Sacred Heart at Christian Life

NONCONFERENCE

Bartlett 63, Lake Park 37

Bishop McNamara 82, Grace Christian 29

Notre Dame 69, Streamwood 30

Ottawa Marquette 63, Serena 37

South Elgin 61, St. Charles East 58

Wheaton North 62, Hampshire 38

Many schools livestream games on the NFHS Network, which often charges fans to watch. However, several local schools stream games on their own that are free to watch. Some schools do all the games, some just home games and some select games.

If your school streams games, please send a link to the channel or home page to [email protected]. Here’s a list of all the schools that have submitted links so far.

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