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Big Ten's big pressure in NCAA Tournament

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Is this finally the Big Ten's year to break the drought? Are we tired of hearing that every March?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ We hear every year about how tough the Big Ten is, but the conference has little to show for that toughness in the NCAA Tournament. Column: Who's under the most pressure as Big Ten tries — again — to end its men's...

This Chicago bar just won a top hospitality award

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The award is determined by more than 300 members of the North America's 50 Best Bars Academy, a voting body made up of bartenders, bar owners, drinks writers and cocktail experts.   Kumiko, the Japanese dining bar led by chef and beverage director Julia Momosé, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award. This Chicago bar just won a top hospitality award Kumiko, the Japanese dining bar led by chef and beverage director Julia Momosé, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award. Read Story Related articles: Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tri...

Cactus League report: News from Cubs, White Sox camp

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Cubs' Jameson Taillon needs to 'tinker' more — and White Sox lead league in key category  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ It will be a scorching final full week of spring training, with projected temperatures over 100 degrees in the Phoenix area. ...