Author: Fox Valley Magazine

(BPT) – Americans spent more time at home in 2020 than any other year, inspiring people to take on new interests like baking, crafting or interior design. While some things went oh so right, like a gorgeous new kitchen, some may have fallen a little flat – literally when your sourdough starter never “started.” Maris Park and Malyka Abramson, industrial designers from Delta Faucet Company, were both recently recognized in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s Thirty Under 30 Program, which celebrates emerging talent in the kitchen and bath industry. Here are Park and Abramson’s tips of what to explore,…

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In a highly-anticipated verdict, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was pronounced guilty of all charges. The verdict was handed down by a Minnesota jury of nine women and five men on Tuesday. The conviction of second-degree murder required proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Chauvin caused Mr. Floyd’s death while assaulting him, by intentionally applying unlawful force without consent that resulted in substantial bodily harm. The third-degree murder charge required proof Mr. Chauvin caused Mr. Floyd’s death by committing an eminently dangerous act that was highly likely to cause death and showed a reckless disregard for human life.…

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Much like his Cubs counterpart Kyle Hendricks yesterday, White Sox ace Lucas Gilolito got shelled before he’d had his first cup of coffee this morning, giving up 6 runs in the first inning of an 11-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. After Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez cranked a 398 foot homer to lead off the 2nd, Gilotio’s day was done. White Sox right fielder Adam Eaton was responsible for 3 of the visitors’ 4 runs, with two RBI doubles and an RBI groundout in the 7th. The White Sox depart Fenway with a split of the 4-game…

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