NU men’s basketball freshmen add depth, talent … hope (Video)
By Benji Cohen Northwestern’s three freshmen are expected to have an immediate impact on the men’s basketball team. Chris Collins plans to include Aaron Falzon, Jordan Nash and Derek Pardon as part of a 10-man rotation that can give the third-year coach the depth he lacked in his first two seasons. Coming off back-to-back 6-12 finishes […]
During Obama’s visit, doubts about guns – and gun laws
By Morgan Gilbard, Julia Cardi, Marisa Endicott and Anna Boisseau Kids in Chicago’s Douglas Park respect local killers more than celebrities. That’s what a North Lawndale resident named Bryan sees in his West Side neighborhood several weeks after a gunman shot him in the back. The police have made no progress in his case, but […]
Alibaba shrugs off shaky Chinese economy with strong earnings
By Alex Valentine Alibaba shrugged off a shaky Chinese economy and posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings and a jump in the number of mobile users. Excluding certain one-time items, profit rose 34 percent from a year ago to $1.46 billion or 57 cents per share, beating the analysts’ estimate of 53 cents. Since the earnings release […]
VIDEO: Welcome Home Warrior Summit helps ease the transition into civilian life
By Michael Bacos Bridging the gap between military and civilian can be challenging for veterans transitioning out of the service. The 2015 Welcome Home Warrior Summit at the UIC Pavilion on Saturday helped veterans find the support and organizations they need to ease the transition. Government agencies, employment services, not-for-profits and university representatives gave veterans the […]
Video: Northwestern’s Chris Collins ‘upset’ by death of mentor Flip Saunders
By Lena Blietz Chris Collins said he “really got upset” when he learned that longtime mentor, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders had died. The Northwestern men’s basketball coach briefly played for Saunders when Collins attended Timberwolves training camp after college. Despite being cut, Collins and Saunders remained close throughout their coaching careers. Collins credits Saunders with teaching him […]
Xerox posts first quarterly loss since 2010
By Eve Fan Xerox Corp. reported its first quarterly loss since 2010 and a worse drop in revenue than had been expected, sending shares down 9 percent on Tuesday. Xerox CEO Ursula Burn also said in a statement late Monday that the company has authorized a “comprehensive review of structural options” for the company as […]
#RiseUpOctober rallies downtown Chicago (VIDEO)
By Benji Cohen and Emiliana Molina “Black lives matter, Black lives matter, Black lives matter!” That was the chant protestors cried on Thursday in the Thomson Center Plaza in an effort to bring attention to police brutality. The “No More Stolen Lives: Say Their Names” protest brought together more than 70 people to remember innocent […]
Addressing police chiefs, President Obama demands gun laws and criminal justice reforms
By Jasmine M. Ellis, Harry Huggins, Enrica Nicoli Aldini and Raquel Zaldivar ‘I refuse to believe that the only choice we have is to either ignore circumstances of racial bias or make it impossible for police officers to do their job.” President Barack Obama called for wide-ranging reforms in gun control laws and criminal justice […]
Bulls-Cavaliers season opener: What you need to know before tip-off
By Shane Monaghan T he Fred Hoiberg era begins tonight, as the Bulls take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the regular season opener. 6 hours! #OpeningNight pic.twitter.com/hZ79qVzoYr — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 27, 2015 Joakim Noah is pumped. There are even rumors of an apperance by President Obama.
Obama calls for police reform, support — and tougher gun laws
By Steve Musal President Barack Obama, addressing the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Chicago today, focused on the need to support and reform law enforcement and ended his speech with a call for tougher gun laws. Police chiefs, civil rights leaders talk violence, building relationships. Full Story. “I reject any narrative that […]