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Feder: Ozzie Guillen expanding his role with NBC Sports Chicago; Sun-Times launches Saturday sports wrapper

Daily Herald Report
Mar 22, 2019 6:54 AM - Ozzie Guillen, former White Sox manager, is expanding his role this season with NBC Sports Chicago. Also, the Chicago Sun-Times is doubling down on sports coverage with a new "Sports Saturday" section.
Schaumburg mayoral candidates debate food sales at Boomers Stadium

By Eric Peterson
Mar 21, 2019 5:23 AM - Schaumburg's three mayoral candidates are continuing their debate over the Schaumburg Boomers' lease agreement at Boomers Stadium, this time with a focus on the food, beverage and merchandise sales there.
Feder: The Score promotes Laurence Holmes to early afternoons

By Robert Feder
Mar 20, 2019 3:11 PM - Laurence Holmes, the veteran Chicago sportscaster and evening host at Entercom sports/talk WSCR 670-AM, is moving up to a new afternoon shift at The Score, Robert Feder writes.
Schaumburg mayoral candidates debate Boomers Stadium finances

By Eric Peterson
Mar 15, 2019 8:38 AM - Schaumburg's three mayoral candidates Thursday shared their thoughts about the financial strength of the 20-year-old Schaumburg Boomers Stadium co-owned by the village and Schaumburg Park District, as well as what they hope to do to improve it.
Schaumburg Golf Club manager wins Illinois PGA award

By Eric Peterson
Mar 13, 2019 10:17 AM - The Illinois Professional Golfers' Association Section has recognized the Schaumburg Golf Club's General Manager of Golf Operations Jonathan Parsons as its 2018 Merchandiser of the Year.
Feder: ESPN 1000 betting on Mike North sports gambling show

By Robert Feder
Mar 7, 2019 6:21 AM - Nineteen months after he announced he was quitting sports radio for good, Mike North is joining ESPN Radio flagship WMVP 1000-AM as host of a weekly show on sports betting, Robert Feder writes.
O'Donnell: Will Duchossois retiring from Churchill board push Arlington Park closer to tilt?

By Jim O'Donnell
Mar 1, 2019 6:38 AM - The future of Arlington Park moved closer to the brink of uncertainty Thursday with confirmation that Dick Duchossois is retiring from the board of directors of parent company Churchill Downs Inc.
Feder: Sportscaster Peggy Kusinski wins Ring Lardner Award

By Robert Feder
Feb 28, 2019 6:25 AM - Veteran Chicago sportscaster Peggy Kusinski has been named broadcast recipient of the 2019 Ring Lardner Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism, Robert Feder writes.
Elk Grove Village renews Bahamas Bowl sponsorship

By Christopher Placek
Feb 26, 2019 11:20 PM - Elk Grove Village's marketing efforts will head back to the Bahamas next winter after village board members decided Tuesday to renew the town's sponsorship of the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.
Churchill Downs heading toward finish line for Rivers Casino deal

By Bob Susnjara
Feb 23, 2019 4:34 PM - An Illinois agency as soon as this week may consider approval of Churchill Downs Inc.'s proposed deal for majority ownership in Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, with sports betting cited as a reason the Louisville-based company wants to expand its Chicago-area presence beyond Arlington Park Racecourse.

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