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‘He was an inspiration to me’: John Hairston broke barriers with Cubs, motivating the next generation

August 20, 2019 at 3:11 p.m.

On a recent golf outing near Seattle, John Hairston proudly shot a 69. And that handsome score got some wheels turning in the back of his head. The 69 reminded...

Warren quarterback Philip Hird (11) looks down the field for room to run during a game in Gurnee on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

‘We always tune it out’: Warren ready to counter expectations with Philip Hird, Derrick McLaughlin

August 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

A combination of a winning tradition and a deep base of talent makes Warren the early favorite in the North Suburban Conference. Just down the road, Waukegan coach Jonathan Hadnott...

Lakes quarterback Chris Selig looks to pass but runs in for a touchdown during a Class 6A state playoff game against Antioch on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

‘We’re talking about 1-0 a lot’: Chris Selig, Lakes keep focus on winning season opener in football

August 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

The thirst for a state football championship isn't quite as palpable for Lakes as it is with archrival Antioch. Eagles coach Jordan Eder and his veteran players certainly want to...

After making a catch near midfield, Antioch's TreShawn Watson (33) tries to avoid the tackle of North Chicago's Jourvon Presley (14) during a game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

‘I do think we can win state’: Minnesota commit Athan Kaliakmanis among keys for hyped Antioch

August 15, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

Behind the seemingly easy smiles and joviality before practice was a heavy load of hubris stuck in the collective craw of Antioch's core players. The Sequoits have state championship aspirations....

Waukegan quarterback Giovanni Quinones (7) hands the ball off to Josiah Kerney (24) during a game against Mundelein on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

‘The expectation is to win’: Quinton Idelburg, Josiah Kerney seek to snap Waukegan’s losing streak

August 13, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

What would be senior safety Quinton Idelburg's reaction to a long-awaited victory for Waukegan? Jubilation or just taking it in stride? "Our focus after we win the game will be...

Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Ed Sedar, left, and Eric Thames celebrates Thames' game-tying solo home run off against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a game on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Sedar’s point: Waukegan West grad Ed Sedar rides the wave as Milwaukee Brewers’ third base coach

June 13, 2019 at 1:28 p.m.

Don't think for one second Ed Sedar's Milwaukee Brewers were knocking their knees and quaking in their cleats when the archrival Cubs spent $43 million on closer Craig Kimbrel. Sedar,...

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher T.J. McFarland throws against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a game on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

‘I always have blinders’: Stagg graduate T.J. McFarland shakes off injuries for Arizona Diamondbacks

May 23, 2019 at 2:58 p.m.

You could forgive T.J. McFarland for feeling perfectly human — and not like a robot pitcher — for worrying about his elbow and shoulder after returning to bullpen duty for...

Charlie Tilson played with the White Sox during spring training but was left off the 40-man roster.

Healthy and hungry: New Trier grad Charlie Tilson out to prove he belongs with White Sox

April 28, 2019 at 6:48 p.m.

How did Wilmette native Charlie Tilson produce a .353 batting average, .417 on-base percentage, 18 runs and 18 RBIs in his first 21 games this season for the Charlotte Knights?...

Chet Coppock worked in the Chicago sports media landscape for decades. In addition to radio and TV, he also served as the Bears' public-address announcer.

Jack Brickhouse, George Halas helped Chet Coppock get his start during North Shore childhood

April 19, 2019 at 12:19 p.m.

No matter where Chet Coppock's half-century-long sports broadcasting career took him, he remained firmly rooted in his North Shore upbringing — and motivated by some of the big names he...

Scott Sanderson was one of three Chicago Cubs who played on both the 1984 and 1989 playoff teams.

Scott Sanderson remembered as ‘smart and unflappable’ by those who knew Glenbrook North grad before MLB career

April 14, 2019 at 9:13 a.m.

Anyone walking around Northbrook in the 1970s, '80s or '90s was likely to bump into a Chicago Cub sooner or later. Ryne Sandberg, Rick Sutcliffe, Don Kessinger and Paul Popovich...

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