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Chicago Sun-Times 

White Sox' Max Stassi to open season on IL, catcher Korey Lee makes Opening Day roster

Catcher Korey Lee made the White Sox’ Opening Day roster.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — In what was becoming apparent in the final week of camp, catcher Max Stassi will open the season on the injured list and Korey Lee will be on the White Sox' Opening Day roster.

Stassi, 33, acquired in the offseason to complement another veteran acquisition, Martin Maldonado, did not play last season for family reasons and because of an oblique injury... Читать дальше...

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U.S. House can curb online sexual exploitation of children by passing this bill

A photo illustration of social media apps on an iPad.

Joe Raedle/Getty

The March 18 editorial describes Congress as a “largely ineffective body” in taking action to protect children online. While this descriptor is sadly apt, several influential elected leaders in Washington are offering legislative solutions to keep kids safe on the internet, especially with the growing problem of online sexual exploitation of children.

One lawmaker from Illinois is doing his part. Читать дальше...

Chicago Sun-Times 

Bears continue moving toward drafting USC quarterback Caleb Williams

Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks at the NFL’s annual meeting.

Sun-Times

ORLANDO, Fla. — The man who said last month he’d prefer to know the identity of his next quarterback “tomorrow” seems like he knows his answer.

“I’m getting there,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles told the Sun-Times with a smile, “I’m getting there. I’m getting there.

“It’s very stressful. You never feel comfortable. But as you get clarity on what you think is going to happen... Читать дальше...

Chicago Sun-Times 

Oh, the joy of big blues (catfish) at LaSalle Lake

Darryl Turner caught a 30-pound blue catfish Sunday at LaSalle Lake.

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Darryl Turner found big blue catfish Sunday at LaSalle Lake.

"The big one, I missed it when he slammed it, but I reeled down to it," said Turner, king of fishing blues from shore at the cooling lake south of Seneca. "Out of the blue, it came in and slammed the bait."

That's big as in 30 pounds.

He primarily used shad, because he only caught one bluegill for bait. Читать дальше...

Chicago Sun-Times 

Man stabbed during attempted robbery on Loop CTA platform

A man was stabbed in the Loop early Monday, police said.

A man fought back but was stabbed during an attempted robbery on a CTA platform in the Loop early Monday, police said.

The man, 20, was standing on the platform in the 200 block of North State Street shortly after 1:30 a.m. when a person attempted to take property from him and he fought back, according to Chicago police.

The man was stabbed during the fight and he was taken to Northwestern... Читать дальше...

Chicago Sun-Times 

Dear Abby: As menopause sets in, I grieve what could have been

DEAR ABBY: I am 34 and recently found out I have started menopause. I knew it might come early for me because most of the women in my family began in their 30s and were done by 50. I have no biological children and now probably never will. I guess I waited too long for the right time, the right person, etc. I was always careful to use birth control when I became sexually active and never left it up to my partner.

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Chicago Sun-Times 

When an 11-year-old boy is killed trying to protect his mother, something has clearly gone very wrong

Jayden Perkins

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She called police. She was in touch with her abuser's parole officer. She went to court when the man sent her menacing text messages and showed up outside her Edgewater apartment.

The 33-year-old woman took every legal precaution imaginable to ensure her safety, yet the criminal justice system failed her and her children. Especially 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, who died trying to protect his mom when adults failed ... Читать дальше...