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How I became Unlimited — an ‘old’ writer embarks on new venture

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by Bruce Miles

Can an old sports writer learn new tricks? Well, this one can — and who am I calling old anyway? It’s been almost two years Continue Reading

RIP Tony Esposito: He helped lead a Blackhawks renaissance

Posted on August 10, 2021August 11, 2021 by Bruce Miles

In the fall of 1969, a hockey renaissance was taking place on the West Side of Chicago. Its narrator was the great Lloyd Pettit. “A Continue Reading

A true spirit of radio, Donna Halper’s life and legacy are quite the Rush

Posted on August 1, 2021August 2, 2021 by Bruce Miles

Donna Halper is an American treasure best known for discovering a Canadian gem. Ask any fan of the Hall of Fame rock band Rush, and Continue Reading

From ‘Hi, I’m Anthony,’ Rizzo needed no intro as he became the face of the Cubs

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Bruce Miles

I’ll admit to having a soft spot for Anthony Rizzo. On the day of his call-up to the Cubs in 2012, Rizzo went around to Continue Reading

‘Super proud’ Krutwig set to embark on pro career in Belgium after LUC success

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Bruce Miles

During the past four years, Cameron Krutwig became one of the most recognizable young student-athletes in Chicago, if not the entire nation. As a freshman, Continue Reading

Social media question: How do we mourn friends we’ve never met?

Posted on July 8, 2021July 9, 2021 by Bruce Miles

I’m no grief counselor or psychologist. I don’t even play one on the blog. But the passing of a Facebook friend I have never met Continue Reading

English soccer voice Arlo White is Chicago’s very own

Posted on July 2, 2021July 3, 2021 by Bruce Miles

The English are big on their titles, but please allow an American to bestow the title of Honorary Chicagoan on Arlo White. Seems only right, Continue Reading