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Payoff Pitch

Danks headed to DL

May 25, 2012 - 4:14 a.m.

White Sox starting pitcher John Danks hoped to generate momentum from his recent win in a scoreless outing against the Chicago Cubs.

Make it Pop

Make it POPcast for May 24-27, 2012

May 24, 2012 - 12:40 p.m.

Rob Carroll previews new music from Garbage and local events including Stockwood at the London Club in Crystal Lake and the Antique Auction & Breakfast Buffet at Donley's; plus film critic Jeffrey Westhoff weighs in on the new "Men in Black 3" movie.

Must See Video

Norman the dog rides a bike

May 24, 2012 - 10:45 a.m.

The video's description says that Norman is a dog that can ride a bike.

Job Bridge

I'm Graduating with the Wrong Degree - Now What?

May 24, 2012 - 10:16 a.m.

Do you wish you had majored in something else? You can use these tips to apply your wrong degree to the right career.

Payoff Pitch

Sale takes mound trying to end White Sox's woes versus Twins

May 23, 2012 - 6:06 p.m.

CHICAGO – The White Sox haven't fared well against their division rival Minnesota Twins.

The First Mile

Time for some cross-training

May 23, 2012 - 5:35 p.m.

When you hear cross-training, I imagine you are envisioning weightlifting, running and maybe even swimming. I would like to shift your thoughts to things like grilled pork chops on a stick, corn on the cob, dripping with butter, on a stick, and ice-cold beer … in a red solo cup, not on a stick.

Real Nutrition

Beware of the salad

May 23, 2012 - 2:59 p.m.

Most people think that if they’re going to eat out, a salad, especially one with chicken, is automatically the safest choice. Unfortunately it’s not that simple.

Bears Insider

Knox: 'I'm staying optimistic'

May 23, 2012 - 2:48 p.m.

LAKE FOREST – Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox has not watched the replay of the hit that broke a vertebra in his lower back and put his NFL career on hold.

Bulletin Board

FHPC a finalist for $100,000 Impact award

May 23, 2012 - 1:32 p.m.

Family Health Partnership Clinic issued the following news  release on Wednesday:

Full-speed Golf

The correct straight arm for your golf swing

May 23, 2012 - 11:27 a.m.

A common description of good golf posture is to keep your left arm straight.

Make it Pop

Music reviews: Garbage, Gossip, Kimbra

May 23, 2012 - 11:13 a.m.

Here is a look at new music out this week.

Bulletin Board

Franks' local transparency bill passes

May 23, 2012 - 7:33 a.m.

State Rep. Jack Franks issued the following news release on transparency legislation he passed through the General Assembly:

Editor's Corner

Contact state lawmakers about major issues

May 23, 2012 - 7:30 a.m.

We have just more than a week until the close of the 2012 legislative session on May 31

Payoff Pitch

Morel placed on 15-day DL; Sox sign Hudson

May 22, 2012 - 6:11 p.m.

CHICAGO – The White Sox put third baseman Brent Morel on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to May 18) with a strained lower back.

Bulletin Board

Legislative scholarship program coming to end

May 22, 2012 - 9:34 a.m.

State Rep. Jack Franks issued the following news release on Tuesday: