Friday, February 5, 2021

METRO SUBURBAN – BLUE

St. Francis at Aurora Christian, 7:30

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN – CROSSOVER

Lincoln-Way East at Lincoln-Way Central, 4:30

TRI-COUNTY

Marquette at Henry-Senachwine, 7:00

Seneca at Lowpoint-Washburn, 5:30

NON CONFERENCE

Donovan at Gardner-So. Wilmington, 7:00

Dwight at Morris, 7:00

Glenbrook South at Lake Forest, 7:00

Guilford at DeKalb, 7:00

Indian Creek at Genoa-Kingston, 7:00

Iroquois West at St. Thomas More, 7:00

LaSalle-Peru at Hall, 7:00

Maine South at Loyola, 7:00

Mendota at North Boone, 7:00

Naperville North at Wheaton-Warr. South, 8:00

Plano at Somonauk, 7:00

Rochelle at Stillman Valley, 7:00

Rockford Christian at Rockford Lutheran, 7:00

Sandwich at Yorkville Christian, 7:00

Schaumburg Christian at Northridge, 6:15

St. Bede at Ottawa, 7:00

Sterling at Jefferson, 7:15

Streator at Pontiac, 6:45

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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The Chicago Cubs traded away the guy, Yu Darvish, who came in second place for the National League Cy Young to the San Diego Padres. Well, the guy who won the award, Trevor Bauer, is off to the NL West as well as he is now with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That is an insane movement out of the division as it seems like every team (besides the Pirates) has a chance to win this thing. The Cubs won’t have to face Bauer on a regular basis anymore though which is nice.

The Chicago Cubs will still play against Bauer as he remains in the National League.

The Chicago Cubs will still play the Los Angeles Dodgers a fair amount of times but not as many as they did when he was on the Reds. They could, however, play the Dodgers in the playoffs if they squeak out a division title and the Dodgers have the best record in baseball. It doesn’t really matter, however, as the Cubs just need to mainly focus on taking care of business against the teams in their division and that will be easier without Bauer.

As for the Dodgers, they are loaded. They are coming off of a World Series victory in 2020 and they were pretty much the best team in the league from beginning to end. Now, they have a rotation that is seven pitchers deep. Trevor Bauer, Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, David Price, Dustin May, Julio Urias, and Tony Gonsolin are all awesome and could impact the team in different ways.

With a group like that, they are legit World Series contenders. The Padres made so many great additions, including Darvish, and after all of that, they are still behind the Dodgers. The Cubs had a chance to do something similar when they won the World Series but instead, they traded their top position prospect and top pitching prospect for a number three pitcher in Jose Quintana, wasted money on Tyler Chatwood, and fired their manager a few years later.

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Now that this free agent chip has fallen, it feels like the MLB world will start looking towards Spring Training. There is still a lot to be resolved with the Cubs going forward but the players on this roster will go into it with a mindset that they can win.

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Whether you choose to embrace the winter weather by seeking refuge in a dark, warm-flavored ale, or you mentally escape our snowbound environs with a summery, coconut-fueled fantasy, newly-available flavors from Chicagoland breweries offer solace and comfort in a variety of forms. With sour ales, IPAs, and even coffee-infused brews, you’re sure to find something tasty to sip on during the month of February.

Hopewell Brewing Company

Prepare to be dazzled by the stars of Hopewell’s recent double release— Neon: Cherry Lime, a fruity sour ale incorporating Montmorency cherries and lime leaf; and Low Key, a spelt pale ale “brewed with Strata and Loral hops.”

Temperance Beer Co.

Though technically released at the very end of January, Evanston-based Temperance’s new Where I’m From hazy IPA continues to grace the month of February with its presence, specifically benefiting the City of Evanston’s Reparations Fund, which was established “to address, in part, wealth and opportunity gaps that Black Americans experience as a result of historical racism and discrimination.” The new brew itself is infused with delicious notes of vanilla and citrus making it one of these hottest releases from Chicagoland breweries this year.

Off Color Brewing

Along with the return of a couple of other favorites, Off Color has introduced the brand new Well Fed Sheep scotch ale, which combines a heavy malt presence with lighter Star Thistle honey. A welcome addition to the brewery’s menagerie of other excellent concoctions, Well Fed Sheep is sure to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy this month.

Empirical Brewery

Continuing to alter our ideas about great beer on an atomic level, one of Chicagoland favorite breweries, Empirical Brewery has teamed up with Hexe Coffee for the upcoming release of Vibraniyum Coffee Brown Ale. The bold new beer becomes available February 8 in cans and on draft.

Begyle Brewing

Begyle’s upcoming double release introduces the light and fruity When Pineapples Fly sour pineapple ale—with a touch of coconut!—and the Sent with Love hazy IPA, which incorporates not only notes of berry but more coconut! Escape the to more tropical climes with these brews starting February 11.

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Illinois hopes to start its 2021 football season in Ireland as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Northwestern will remain at home for its first game.

The Big Ten released schedules for the upcoming season on Friday, with the Illini facing Nebraska in Dublin on Aug. 28. The Wildcats open against Michigan State on Sept. 4 at Ryan Field.

The teams face each other for the Land of Lincoln trophy in their annual rivalry game on Nov. 27 in Champaign.

Six Big Ten football games will be played at different sites than originally planned and dates for many matchups have been changed on the revised 2021 conference schedule.

The Big Ten shortened its 2020 season to eight games because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and six games were played at the same location as the previous year. The changes to the 2021 schedule avoid having the same home team three years in a row for those games.

The games with new locations: Michigan State at Indiana on Oct. 16; Wisconsin at Purdue on Oct. 23; Michigan at Michigan State on Oct 30; Purdue at Nebraska on Oct. 30; Indiana at Michigan on Nov. 6; and Nebraska at Wisconsin on Nov. 20.

Two rivalry games were moved back to their traditional spots at the end of the regular season. Iowa plays at Nebraska on Nov. 26 and Wisconsin visits Minnesota on Nov. 27.

Each team’s nine conference opponents remain the same from the original schedule.

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The San Antonio region will host the entire NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

The move Friday was made to help mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and matches that of the men’s tournament, which the NCAA said last month will be played in the Indianapolis area.

The tournament will still feature 64 teams and will run from March 21 through April 4. The NCAA will use five sites for the opening round, including the University of Texas, which is 80 miles from San Antonio, as a venue.

The Alamodome will host games for every round, with two courts in use at the building. The Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four will be played there as well as the national championship.

No decision has been made yet on whether fans can attend.

“We appreciate the historical significance of moving the entire championship to one region and want to acknowledge the work by the Women’s Basketball Committee and staff, our hosts, local organizers and ESPN that has allowed us to make plans for a successful 2021 championship,” said Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball.

“We’re fortunate to be working with San Antonio, which features one of the most experienced local organizing committees in the country, and our No. 1 priority is to focus on creating and implementing safety controls in an environment for student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials and everyone else associated with the championship.”

While there are usually five days between the second round and the Sweet 16 there will only be four days between games this year.

“Like the 2020-21 season, we know the championship will have its challenges, but we feel we have the necessary structure and safeguards in place to ensure a quality student-athlete championship experience,” said Nina King, senior deputy athletic director and chief of staff at Duke and chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee.

“We appreciate all the work by those in San Antonio and by the NCAA staff to get to this point. We feel certain that one geographic region allows us to focus on the potential benefits of conducting certain safety measures in a controlled environment with competition and practice venues, medical resources and lodging for teams and officials all within close proximity.”

Teams will be limited to a maximum travel party of 34 individuals and will arrive on March 16 and 17. All will stay in hotels in San Antonio or other areas of Bexar County. Practices will take place using nine courts that will be set up in the downtown convention center as well as the two in the Alamodome.

The NCAA will work closely with the local health department in San Antonio to determine medical protocols.

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The move Friday was made to help mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and matches that of the men’s tournament, which the NCAA said last month will be played in the Indianapolis area.

The tournament will still feature 64 teams and will run from March 21 through April 4. The NCAA will use five sites for the opening round, including the University of Texas, which is 80 miles from San Antonio, as a venue.

The Alamodome will host games for every round, with two courts in use at the building. The Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four will be played there as well as the national championship.

No decision has been made yet on whether fans can attend.

“We appreciate the historical significance of moving the entire championship to one region and want to acknowledge the work by the Women’s Basketball Committee and staff, our hosts, local organizers and ESPN that has allowed us to make plans for a successful 2021 championship,” said Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball.

“We’re fortunate to be working with San Antonio, which features one of the most experienced local organizing committees in the country, and our No. 1 priority is to focus on creating and implementing safety controls in an environment for student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials and everyone else associated with the championship.”

While there are usually five days between the second round and the Sweet 16 there will only be four days between games this year.

“Like the 2020-21 season, we know the championship will have its challenges, but we feel we have the necessary structure and safeguards in place to ensure a quality student-athlete championship experience,” said Nina King, senior deputy athletic director and chief of staff at Duke and chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee.

“We appreciate all the work by those in San Antonio and by the NCAA staff to get to this point. We feel certain that one geographic region allows us to focus on the potential benefits of conducting certain safety measures in a controlled environment with competition and practice venues, medical resources and lodging for teams and officials all within close proximity.”

Teams will be limited to a maximum travel party of 34 individuals and will arrive on March 16 and 17. All will stay in hotels in San Antonio or other areas of Bexar County. Practices will take place using nine courts that will be set up in the downtown convention center as well as the two in the Alamodome.

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Chicago is home to not one, but two of the best hotels in the entire United States. Per the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of the 25 best hotels in the United States, The Peninsula Chicago ranks third and The Langham, Chicago ranks fifth. So, we’ll see your Top 25 and raise you two in the Top 5.

The two hold steady high on the list after their 2020 appearances saw them rank second and third. If you’ve been inside either hotel then you know exactly why they rank where they rank. If not, just walk by on the sidewalk and be prepared to be washed over with a breeze of affluence and prestige from along Wabash or Superior.

The best hotels list, which is in its eleventh year, takes a look at more than 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts around the United States, Europe, and more. Their rating system and description can be seen here, but basically, it takes into account guest reviews, ratings, and other industry awards. The top accolade in 2021 went to the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii. Other Chicago properties such as Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (27), Trump International Hotel & Tower (41), Waldorf Astoria Chicago (101), Thompson Chicago (165), and The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (209) were also featured.

After a tumultuous 2020 for the hospitality industry, The Peninsula and The Langham holding strong in the top five is a true testament to the hotel’s management and staff. The Peninsula Chicago’s RVP and General Manager Maria Razumich-Zec said in a statement (via The Chicago Tribune), “As the hotel celebrates our 20th anniversary this year, we reflect and are grateful to be an integral part of Chicago life, creating lasting memories for our guests. … This recognition is also an endorsement for Chicago as a premier destination for local, regional, and global travelers.”

I personally have never stayed at either hotel. I have attended a wedding at The Peninsula before and I did get drinks at The Langham once so I guess you could say that I run in pretty exclusive circles. The basis of telling you this is for nothing more than to say that I have, and the pandemic has me longing for more occasions at super nice places that I cannot really afford. Thus is life, though.

The Langham, Chicago is at 330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611 and The Peninsula is at 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, 60611. If you’re looking for info and pricing about either hotel, utilize the links for more.

Featured Image Credit: The Peninsula on Facebook

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the freshman from Georgia, fired back this morning at the close-minded Democrats and 11 Republicans that booted her off her House committee assignments.

At a press conference she established herself as possibly the most eloquent, graceful, powerful and rational congressman in either party. And one of the most visible person in the Republican Party. She walked into the vipers’ den and emerged not just unscratched but more credible and loved.

If you had bothered to watch her entire press conference (I did; your cable stations didn’t), you now would know that you didn’t just turn her into a martyr figure. You also gave her an opportunity to establish herself as a national leader with an immense following.

By denying her the ability to represent her district on the education and budget committees, you have freed her up, as she pointed out, to pursue the conservative agenda not just in Congress but throughout the nation. By in effect partially disenfranchising the voters in her district, you have displayed the worst of your arrogant cancel culture urges.

If she had remained on those committees, she would have remained a largely ignored backbencher. Hell, I didn’t even know whom she is until you attacked her. Freshmen lawmakers typically don’t get much of anything done on committees. Now, she will be a much more influential national communicator, rallying conservatives around America.

When she agreed to take questions from the assembled media hacks, Greene further demonstrated her skills. You could sense the venom dripping from CNN and the rest of the mob. They obviously didn’t listen to her speech yesterday, in which she apologized for her previous posts. She repeated today that she was wrong and that she was refreshed by her confession.

Still, they pressed ahead with the same kind of accusatory questions laid on ex-President Donald Trump. Why, one reporter asked, aren’t you willing to say that you are sorry; you only said you regretted it. I’m happy to apologize, she responded. I’m sorry she said smiling–an answer that silenced the reporter.  She was skillful, graceful and transparent, unlike Trump who too often was course, angry and bungling.

When she finally ended the hostile assault, she walked away with a smile and the pack followed her away. Walking into a spotlight that will outshine the pathetic accusers.

Aren’t you sorry now?

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For the first time in almost a year, I’ve been allowing myself the luxury of daydreaming about what life (hopefully) will be like without Covid 19.

True, going back to yesteryear, when donning a mask wouldn’t even cross my mind, is still unthinkable. I imagine, I’ll be wearing a mask or two or three far into the future.

But with the vaccine becoming more available, I find myself musing about what I’d like to do if I have a chance to get the two required vaccines.

Other than being able to hug loved ones, I discovered my desires are quite pedestrian. I’d really just like to go to a coffee shop, sit across from a friend and order a club sandwich and not fret if that activity might be a death sentence.

Why a club sandwich? Because I love them–on whole wheat toast, with gobs of mayo and the bacon crisp, thank you very much. And because a club sandwich is something I’d never make for myself.

I also pondered another question: is there anything I’d miss about not being in isolation? My answer surprised even me.

Don’t get me wrong. Of course, I want, hope, pray things get back to some kind of normalcy soon, not only for myself, but for the world. I don’t want to learn about more people getting sick or dying or losing jobs or going hungry. 

Still, there are some things I’ll miss about staying home.  I’ll miss having an automatic guilt-free card: to not get dressed for the entire day. To have sweats be my go-to outfit with no thought about what to wear.

To not put on eye shadow, mascara, blush or lipstick.  To not dye my hair. Or style it. And, I admit, to shower only if the mood strikes.

To have time. Plenty of it. Time, that most elusive of things. To feel that life is one continual, loooong weekend.

To have time to gab–not text–on the phone with friends and relatives, knowing that those friends and relatives will, most likely, be home to answer it.

To have time to write letters and thank you notes. To feel the joy of rediscovering the joy of cooking and baking and yes, eating. To darn socks.

To do yoga. And crossword and jigsaw puzzles. To linger over another cup or two of coffee in the morning. To write a blog post.

To catch all the excellent TV series I’d been meaning to watch– “Ozark,” “Broadchurch, “The Queen’s Gambit,” among them.  To read a book in the middle of the afternoon. To stare out the window and trace the fall of a single a snowflake as it gently tumbles to the ground.

To not feel the burn in your throat and nose and eyes and ears on a bitterly cold, windy, raw winter day, knowing you have nowhere to be, nowhere to go.

Yes, the daily grind came to a sudden, screeching halt. But, unlike many others, right now, I’m fortunate enough to have food on the table and a warm home.

If and when things begin to hum along like they used to, I’ll be doing a happy dance, as thrilled as a polar bear in snow. But until then, I found an my upside to isolation: time. And to accept and even appreciate things as they are, not how I wish them to be.

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