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Michael Jordan (23) shoots over the Cavaliers' Gerald Wilkins as time expires in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Cleveland's Richfield Coliseum on Monday, May 17, 1993. Jordan's shot gave the Bulls a 103-101 win and eliminated the Cavaliers from the playoffs.

Michael Jordan’s relentless competitiveness, and onetime accessibility, were captured during quiet moment in Deerfield in April 1993

May 15, 2020 at 9:57 a.m.

Michael Jordan was among the Bulls players who hugged and high-fived Don Calhoun after the salesman hit a 79-foot shot to win $1 million during a promotion at the old...

A look into the post-pandemic future sways Wauconda senior guard Donovan Carter’s college choice

May 12, 2020 at 10:24 a.m.

Donovan Carter is one of the premier players in Lake County, but the Wauconda senior guard's college decision didn't come down to basketball. Instead, Carter listened to his father Eldridge's...

Recommended by his predecessor, new Grayslake North football coach Corey Atwell has roots in the community and the program: ‘Corey stands on his own.’

May 1, 2020 at 2:44 p.m.

The concept of "next man up" wasn't the only factor in Grayslake North offensive coordinator Corey Atwell's promotion Thursday. Recommended by predecessor Sam Baker, who left for Rolling Meadows, Atwell...

Corniciones owner Alex Kaliakmanis, center, stands with his sons Dino, left, and Athan inside the Antioch restaurant on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Minnesota recruits Athan and Dino Kaliakmanis help at their father’s restaurant, which gets support from the Antioch community: ‘That is what is so special about this town.’

April 23, 2020 at 3:34 p.m.

Unlike many restaurants, Alex Kaliakmanis' Corniciones in Antioch is holding its own during the coronavirus pandemic. Kaliakmanis has known business troubles before. He had to close a car dealership during...

Chicago Cubs radio broadcasters Ron Coomer, left, and Pat Hughes pose during a game between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Coomer and Hughes are taking calls on WSCR-AM during live portions of rebroadcasts of the Cubs' 2016 postseason run through Friday.

Pat Hughes still does pregame preparation before taking calls during radio rebroadcasts of the Cubs’ 2016 postseason run: ‘This is a routine for me’

April 13, 2020 at 11:12 a.m.

Pat Hughes was back to his old self the past two weeks as WSCR-AM 670 rebroadcast the zenith of his four-decade broadcasting career. Concluding on Friday with Game 7 of...

Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg throws out the ceremonial first pitch in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016.

From his home in Lake Bluff, Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg holds out hope that the Major League Baseball season can begin in July ‘if it’s safe enough for all involved’

April 8, 2020 at 12:17 p.m.

Ryne Sandberg does not have to backpedal — as if he was caught in a rundown — to increase social distancing while walking around Lake Bluff or strolling the aisles...

Wauconda's Donovan Carter (23) and Grayslake Central's Griffin O'Gorden chase after a loose ball during their game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

For senior basketball standouts like Zion-Benton’s Damontae Taylor, Wauconda’s Donovan Carter and Grayslake Central’s Grant Hardy, college choices are on hold during the coronavirus pandemic

March 23, 2020 at 11:48 a.m.

Accustomed to zooming downcourt amid heavy minutes, three prominent seniors in Lake County have had to adjust to grabbing some bench at home and waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. Zion-Benton...

Lake County college athletes, like Lake Forest runner Tianna Beilke, are ‘all kind of in shock’ after the coronavirus pandemic ended their seasons

March 19, 2020 at 10:29 a.m.

For Lake Forest College runner Tianna Beilke, the weeks and likely months ahead will feature her own "personal" time trials, a lot of solitary runs and trying to look forward...

Lincolnwood gears up to study at home, protect first responders and more in response to coronavirus concerns

March 16, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

Lincolnwood's schools and village services will be scaled down but operating online or on a limited basis in upcoming weeks amid the coronavirus COVID-19 emergency. Lincolnwood District 74 schools will...

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Morton Grove ‘Taste’ went on, other activities closing

March 13, 2020 at 4:39 p.m.

A closure of all schools, a suspension of recreational activities and continuation of village services – albeit at a distance – was the fallout for Morton Grove Friday as a...

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