After a local 4-year-old let his hot dog slip out of the bun and slide down to the ground at a recent Chicago White Sox game, the little mishap became an instant classic. The video circulating all over social media showed Matthew Hoobler, from suburban La Grange, at the Aug. 14 Sox vs Detroit Tigers…
Month: August 2022
Jill Biden tests positive again in ‘COVID rebound’ case
WASHINGTON — Jill Biden, the first lady, tested positive for the coronavirus again Wednesday in what her office described as a rebound case, forcing her to isolate once again. “The first lady has experienced no reemergence of symptoms and will remain in Delaware where she has reinitiated isolation procedures,” Kelsey Donohue, her deputy communications director,…
Kid who went viral for dropping hot dog at White Sox game and facepalming in regret is a quirky local 4-year-old ‘obsessed with the digestive system’
After a local 4-year-old let his hot dog slip out of the bun and slide down to the ground at a recent Chicago White Sox game, the little mishap became an instant classic. The video circulating all over social media showed Matthew Hoobler, from suburban La Grange, at the Aug. 14 Sox vs Detroit Tigers…
Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters
It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…
Big changes to schedule for Marlins in 2023 with at least one series against each team in majors
Miami Marlins fans will have a number of changes in store in the 2023 schedule, released by Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Foremost, Miami will play all other 29 teams in the majors, meaning matchups against 15 American League squads, whereas the Marlins faced only a half-dozen AL teams in 2022. Included in the 2023…
Disney Aspire program puts educational dreams in reach for thousands of local students
A Cal State Fullerton education is now more accessible than ever for the local community as the university has partnered with Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program. With more than 13,000 enrolled students nationally and with nearly 3,000 graduates to date, Disney Aspire provides eligible employees, or cast members,…
Chicago Bears Q&A: Who wins — Roquan Smith or Ryan Poles? Has the offensive line become a strength?
With one preseason game remaining and 53-man roster decisions not far behind, the season is fast approaching for the Chicago Bears. The Tribune’s Brad Biggs reaches into the mailbag to answer questions about Roquan Smith’s contract situation, Matt Eberflus’ decision to play starters Saturday in Cleveland and — believe it or not — whether the…
‘Everybody has a different sense of confidence’: Why Roquan Smith’s return matters for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have entered game-week preparation mode at Halas Hall, utilizing their regular-season practice and meeting routine to gear up for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The team practiced Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest and will return to the field Wednesday and Thursday. Here are four things we learned Tuesday. 1. Roquan…
3 things we learned at Chicago Bears practice, including Eddie Jackson’s positive vibes: ‘We’re going to shock a lot of people’
The Chicago Bears continued preparing for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns with a practice Wednesday at Halas Hall that focused primarily on third-down work. Coach Matt Eberflus wants to get a longer look at his top players and aims to play most of the starters and key regulars through the first half. Here…
Angels’ Jared Walsh fighting a timing issue during nightmare season
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jared Walsh said his hitting issues have boiled down to one simple problem. “I haven’t been on time with the bat this year,” Walsh said, “and I think the results show that.” The timing problem has caused Walsh to endure a nightmare season on the heels of being an All-Star in…
Packing up supplies for a good school year
Alice Haseman, left, gets help making a card from Sales Director Debbie Marroquin at Park Plaza senior living in Orange, CA on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Twenty-four students at Palymra Elementary School in Orange will be receiving the backpacks filled with school supplies and a note of encouragement. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)…
Disney Aspire program puts educational dreams in reach for thousands of local students
A Cal State Fullerton education is now more accessible than ever for the local community as the university has partnered with Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program. With more than 13,000 enrolled students nationally and with nearly 3,000 graduates to date, Disney Aspire provides eligible employees, or cast members,…
Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters
It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…
Chicago Bears Q&A: Who wins — Roquan Smith or Ryan Poles? Has the offensive line become a strength?
With one preseason game remaining and 53-man roster decisions not far behind, the season is fast approaching for the Chicago Bears. The Tribune’s Brad Biggs reaches into the mailbag to answer questions about Roquan Smith’s contract situation, Matt Eberflus’ decision to play starters Saturday in Cleveland and — believe it or not — whether the…
‘Everybody has a different sense of confidence’: Why Roquan Smith’s return matters for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have entered game-week preparation mode at Halas Hall, utilizing their regular-season practice and meeting routine to gear up for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The team practiced Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest and will return to the field Wednesday and Thursday. Here are four things we learned Tuesday. 1. Roquan…
Packing up supplies for a good school year
Alice Haseman, left, gets help making a card from Sales Director Debbie Marroquin at Park Plaza senior living in Orange, CA on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Twenty-four students at Palymra Elementary School in Orange will be receiving the backpacks filled with school supplies and a note of encouragement. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)…
Wind & Sea Restaurant in Dana Point Harbor celebrates 50th anniversary
Robert “Bob” Mardian opened was 25 years old and headed toward a career in law in 1972 when he instead opened a waterfront seafood restaurant on Dana Point Harbor. Wind & Sea Restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary on Monday, Aug. 22, marking a half century of serving mai tais and Hawaiian-inspired seafood dishes. “These 50…
Could California save Democrats’ US House majority?
Political handicappers almost universally expect that Democrats will lose their paper-thin majority in the House of Representatives this year. However, if it’s closer than expected, what happens in a handful of California congressional districts could make the difference. On paper, Democrats should make gains in California this year, perhaps as many as five seats, thanks…
‘Do I deserve this?’ After doubt and depression, NBA star Carmelo Anthony of Baltimore is finding the answers
A black SUV pulled up in front of a youth detention center in Northeast Washington on a hot August afternoon. NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony hopped out of the car, wearing a hoodie, sweatpants and a crisp pair of Nike Air Force 1s. It was the entrance of a future Hall of Famer, but Anthony carried…
Saquon Barkley sees extra motivation to ‘shut everyone up:’ ‘F–k everybody’
The chip on Saquon Barkley’s shoulder continues to grow. Barkley told The 2ndWind Podcast this week that he knows “people are really counting me out” entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. And that gives him extra motivation to “shut everyone up.” “Now it’s kill mindset,” he said. “Now it’s like, ya…