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Photos: Inside Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall

Stacey Wescott, Eileen T. Meslar — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:49:38 +0000

Photos from Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4-6, 2024.

Bears linebacker Micah Baskerville snags a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, center, during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive back Leon Jones (37) and cornerback Terell Smith (32) lead stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a pass while GM Ryan Poles and his son, Mason, watch him from the sidelines during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker speaks with the media following minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks with the media following minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards speaks with the media following minicamp at Halas Hall on June 6, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones (21) laughs as he stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) warms up during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) drinks water while he stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Brenden Bates (87) catches a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) warms up during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens (96) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears fullback Khari Blasingame (35) warms up during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive end Daniel Hardy (92) laughs as he stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) warms up during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell (44) stretches during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) warms up during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) puts his arm around Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) during minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson answers questions during a news conference after minicamp at Halas Hall on June 5, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon answers questions during a news conference after minicamp at Halas Hall on June 5, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon answers questionsduring a news conference after minicamp at Halas Hall on June 5, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears guard Teven Jenkins answers questions during a news conference after minicamp at Halas Hall on June 5, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears guard Teven Jenkins answers questionsduring a news conference after minicamp at Halas Hall on June 5, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks during a news conference after minicamp at Halas Hall on June 5, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent hands off to wide receiver DJ Moore during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is all smiles during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears tight end Tommy Sweeney (47) catches a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore catches an overthrown pass during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears offensive tackle Larry Borom (75), guard Bill Murray (60), and offensive tackle Theo Benedet (62) during minicamp today at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hands off to wide receiver DJ Moore (2) during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver John Jackson III (26) catches a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour (78), defensive end Montez Sweat (98), and Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) run toward another station during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver John Jackson III (26) catches a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones (70) and Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens (96) during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr. (67) and defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) during minicamp today at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (12) catches a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Austin Reed (16) hands off to running back Travis Homer (20) during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks with the media following the first day of minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen speaks with the media following the first day of minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat speaks with the media following the first day of minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet speaks with the media following the first day of minicamp at Halas Hall on June 4, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Inside Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

Stacey Wescott, John J. Kim — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:44:19 +0000

Chicago Bears first-year players were on the Halas Hall practice fields May 10-11, 2024, in Lake Forest for rookie minicamp. Check out photos of Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and more.

Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Head coach Matt Eberflus watches as quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive back Reddy Steward (46) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive lineman Austin Booker stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Head coach Matt Eberflus, right, talks with equipment manager Tony Medlin during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Wide receiver Rome Odunze watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Caleb Williams runs laps during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Running back Ian Wheeler works out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Wide receiver Rome Odunze watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Outside lineman Kiran Amegadjie takes a water break during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Running back Ian Wheeler (33), right, warms up during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Caleb Williams takes a water break during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive tackle Mark Ho Ching (74) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr. (67) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Marcus Rogers (16) warms up with teammates during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Caleb Williams takes off his helmet during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive back Reddy Steward (46) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower laughs while answering reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron addresses reporters before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Outside lineman Kiran Amegadjie watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Wide receiver Freddie Swain works out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower takes reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams greets the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws passes during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze goes through drills during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Freddie Swain runs downfield after catching a pass during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears punter Tory Taylor during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears punter Tory Taylor practices during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Peter LeBlanc catches a pass from Caleb Williams during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receivers, from left, Freddie Swain (86), John Jackson (80), Rome Odunze (15) and Marcus Rogers (17) wait for the start of a drill during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive ends Jamree Kromah (59) and Austin Booker (94) during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: 2024 Chicago Sky training camp opens

Stacey Wescott — Wed, 01 May 2024 23:52:38 +0000

Photos from the Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Deerfield.

Rookie Angel Reese during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Rookie Angel Reese, right, and Chennedy Carter, left, double team a practice player during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Rookie Angel Reese during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon, second from left, during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Kamilla Cardoso raises a basket of treats given to her by her team in celebration of her birthday during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Rookie Angel Reese during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky players, from left, Angel Reese, Marina Mabrey, Diamond DeShields and Isabelle Harrison watch from the sidelines during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chennedy Carter during Chicago Sky training camp at the Sachs Recreation Center on May 1, 2024, in Deerfield. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Opening day for Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field

Chris Sweda, Stacey Wescott — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:19:05 +0000

Photos from the Chicago White Sox season opener at Guaranteed Rate Field against the Detroit Tigers on March 28, 2024.

Fans take in the action as Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) delivers to the Detroit Tigers in the first inning on opening day at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong (29) reacts after striking out to end the fourth inning of the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Detroit Tigers third baseman Andy Ibanez (77) drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the Chicago White Sox opening day game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) delivers to the Detroit Tigers in the first inning on opening day at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (28) catches a short fly ball in the second inning of the Chicago White Sox opening day game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts as he flies out to right field in the sixth inning of the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers to the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of the Sox opening day game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A young fan takes in the action in the seventh inning of the Chicago White Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox players laugh while standing in line during pregame ceremonies for the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Former Chicago White Sox player and manager Ozzie Guillen waves to the crowd before the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) is escorted onto the field in a vehicle ahead of the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox player Gavin Sheets (32) points to fans in the stands as members of the starting lineup are escorted onto the field in vehicles prior to the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Mario Moreno and his grandson Manny Ayala, 12, both of Elgin, walk to the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

James Jordan sells custom-designed t-shirts before the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. Jordan has been selling t-shirts for 25 years here. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Baseball fans party outside of a bus chartered by the Old Time Tap before the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Vendor Erin Nielsen sells souvenirs to the Hebert family before the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol watches batting practice ahead of the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Brian Kribs and his two boys, Connor, 10, and Nolan, 9, left, head to the White Sox game on opening day on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Jennifer Rice, of Libertyville, hangs out with friends before the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Ozzie Andrade and his son, Marcos, both of Oak Lawn, relax in their seats ahead of the Chicago White Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox television broadcasters Steve Stone, center, and John Schriffen, right, laugh with manager Pedro Grifol, left, ahead of the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A child does a handstand in the batters box of old Comiskey Park ahead of the Chicago White Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Bagpipe players perform in a parking lot outside Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago ahead of the Chicago White Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Former Chicago White Sox television broadcaster and current Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti hangs out on the field ahead of the Sox opening day game against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hangs out on the field ahead of the Sox opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Flags fly before the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 28, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: An inside look at Cubs spring training

Stacey Wescott — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:01:55 +0000

A look inside Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch waits for a pick-off throw from pitcher Porter Hodge as he tries to tag out Carter Jensen in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch flies out in the top of the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs center fielder Brett Bateman catches a fly ball by Eguy Rosario in the top of the 6th inning against the Padres at Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the Padres at Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Padres’ Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Cubs at Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad pitches in the top of the first inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes bats in the first inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. Gomes was one of three players to get a hit. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson bobbles the ball allowing Padres’ Tyler Wade to reach base in the top of the first inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Blake Whitney pitches in the top of the second inning during a game against San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson throws the ball to pitcher Javier Assad in the top of the first inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Cam Sanders starts the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis flies out to center against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy heads to the mound to pull starting pitcher Javier Assad in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Blake Whitney gets a fist bump from pitching coach Tommy Hottovy after pitching in the top of the second inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs firstst baseman Matt Mervis flies out to center against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Bryce Windham singles in the bottom of the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop David Bote snags a line drive out of the air by Tyler Robertson in the top of the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes is congratulated for getting a hit by first base coach Mike Napoli during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. Gomes was one of three players to get a hit. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Moises Ballesteros tosses to pitcher Frankie Scalzo Jr. to get out Padres’ Nathan Martorella in the top of the seventh inning against the Sand Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis heads past coaches Craig Counsell, left, and Ryan Flaherty after striking out during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. Mervis was 0 for 2. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Bateman catches a fly ball by Eguy Rosario in the top of the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris pitches during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs infielder Matt Shaw during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Daniel Placencia throws live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs infielder David Bote during practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs infielder Matt Shaw during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Cam Sanders throws live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom practices fielding drills before the start of practiceon Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Daniel Placencia thanks his catcher during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Daniel Placencia pitches during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs infielder Matt Shaw practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Christopher Morel practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Ian Slager, 11, of Monee, enjoys some attention from Cubs pitchers Julian Merryweather, Shota Imanaga, and Adbert Alzolay during practice oon Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitche Shota Imanaga laughs after falling down diving for a wild throw during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw catches a foul ball during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia pitches during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Michael Arias stretches during warmups at practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis catches a fly ball at practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris pitches during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs catcher Jorge Alfaro on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs right-handed pitcher Héctor Neris on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs left-handed pitcher Edwin Escobar on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs outfielder Owen Cassie on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs right-handed pitcher Cam Sanderson media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs manager Craig Counsell on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson fields a ground ball and throws to first base during practice at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tosses the ball to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during practice at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay heads to out to a practice field to warm up during Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay pitches live batting practice during Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Michael Busch runs fielding drills during a workout on Feb. 17, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Matt York / AP)

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: An inside look at White Sox spring training

Stacey Wescott — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:55:05 +0000

A look inside White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.

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Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada throws out Texas Rangers’ Jared Walsh in the first inning at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada singles in the bottom of the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Nick Nastrini and starting catcher Chuckie Robinson bump fists as they head onto the field before the start of their game against the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Nick Nastrini pitches in the top of the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery, center, shares a laugh with his friends after a game between the White Sox and the Mariners at Camelback Ranch on Sat., Feb. 24, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. The White Sox won 8-7. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox players Colson Montgomery, right, and Zach DeLoach, center, sign autographs after their game against the Mariners at Camelback Ranch on Sat., Feb. 24, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. The White Sox won 8-7. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox pitcher Justin Anderson throws in the top of the 3rd inning against the Mariners at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 24, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. The White Sox won 8-7. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar waits to bat during practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Edgar Quero (90) is congratulated by teammates after driving in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Mariners during a Cactus League game Feb. 24, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. The White Sox won 8-7. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox shortstop Jose Rodriguez can’t stop a wild throw by left fielder Brett Phillips as the Mariners’ Alberto Rodriguez advances to second base and then third in the top of ninth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox right fielder Oscar Colás can’t get to a deep fly ball hit by the Mariners’ Tyler Locklear in the top of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox right fielder Oscar Colas robs the Mariners’ Samad Taylor of a hit in the top of the ninth inning during a Cactus League game on Feb. 24, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Mariners outfielder Spencer Packard robs White Sox first baseman Tim Elko and a couple of young fans after catching Elko’s ball at the fence in the bottom of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

The Mariners’ Brock Rodden scores and ties the game in the top of the ninth inning during a Cactus League game against the White Sox on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

After a ball was thrown over his head, the Mariners’ Samad Taylor nearly comes down on top of the White Sox’s Braden Shewmake as he steals second base in the bottom of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Korey Lee tags out a Tyler Locklear on a steal attempt in the top of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielders Mark Payton, right, and Brett Phillips can’t get to a double hit by the Mariners’ Jonatan Clase in the top of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielder Mark Payton dives but comes up short of catching a double hit by the Mariners’ Jonatan Clase in the top of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.

The Mariners’ Blake Hunt reaches on a throwing error by third baseman White Sox Lenyn Sosa to first baseman Tim Elko in the top of the eighth inning on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Korey Lee is congratulated by Tim Elko after hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning during a Cactus League game against the Mariners on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox pitcher Adisyn Coffey delivers in the ninth inning against the Mariners on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox first baseman Tim Elko singles in the bottom of the seventh inning during a Cactus League game against the Mariners on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Fans stand for the national anthem before a Cactus League game between the White Sox and Mariners on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariza. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Korey Lee is congratulated by Tim Elko after hitting a two-run homer against the Mariners in the bottom of the seventh inning during a Cactus League game on Feb. 24, 2024, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox general manager Chris Getz, right, and former major league pitcher Clayton Richard, left, watch pitchers and catchers work out at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery signs autographs at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Max Stassi, right, chats with another player as he waits to hit during practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Max Stassi signs autographs after practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox catcher Carlos Perez signs autographs after practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, left, speaks with hitting coach Marcus Thames, right, during live batting practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox infielder Yoán Moncada practices his sliding during practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox infielder Nicky Lopez raises his arms after batting practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar waits to bat during practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox player Gavin Sheets heads out of the dugout after batting at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox pitchers Ky Bush and Jake Eder head out of the park after practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox players left to right: Andrew Benintendi, Nicky Lopez, and Kevin Pillar wait to hit in the batting cages during practice at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar during media day at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Gavin Sheets is photographed in the White Sox media tent on Media Day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi, left, gets ready for batting practice at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox players wait to be photographed on media day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Paul DeJong wait to be photographed on media day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is photographed in the White Sox media tent on Media Day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Alex Speas pretends to bring crowd to their feet in in the White Sox media tent on media day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Gavin Sheets pretends to slow motion run in the White Sox media tent on Media Day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Max Stassi yawns as he waits in line to be photographed on media day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi waits to be photographed on Media Day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitchers Chad Kuhl, left, and Michael Kopech, right, wait to be photographed on media day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Dominic Fletcher laughs before putting as he waits to be photographed in the White Sox media tent on Media Day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Gavin Sheets watches his teammates get photographed in the White Sox media tent on Media Day at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 1 in Cactus League opener

Stacey Wescott — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:21:06 +0000

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-1 in the teams’ Cactus League opener Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel (5) celebrates a two-run homer in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel celebrates after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of a Cactus League game against the White Sox on Feb. 23, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks delivers against the White Sox in the first inning of the teams’ Cactus League opener on Feb. 23, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jesse Chavez gave up six runs in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jesse Chavez reacts as he walks off the field at the end of the first inning after giving up six runs during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) doubles in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) slides headfirst into second for a double in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Everyone stands for the National Anthem before the start of a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Kevin Pillar (12) strikes out in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis swings at a pitch and eventually struck out in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks throws during the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Martin Maldonado goes out to talk to starting pitcher Jess Chavez during the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya singles in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) doubles in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) celebrates a double in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox rally around starting pitcher Jesse Chavez in the first inning during a game between the Cubs and the Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Tim Elko high-fives with his teammates after hitting a solo homerun in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos grounds out on a pitch by Caleb Killian in the thrid inning at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks tosses down a ball after making a fielding error in the second inning in a game against the White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks is makes a fielding error in the second inning in a game against the White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox Tim Elko hits a homerun in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks pitches in the second inning against the White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting third baseman Christopher Morel high-fives his coaches and teammates as he heads out of Sloan Park at the end of the fifth inning on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Caleb Kilian pitches during the 4th inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Caleb Kilian strikes out Chicago White Soz infielder Tim Elko in the 4th inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong catches a pop fly hit by Chicago White Soz outfielder Dominic Fletcher in the 4th inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs won 8-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 3 Iowa 110, Northwestern 74

Stacey Wescott — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:34:58 +0000

Iowa fans fill the stands for a game against Northwestern on Jan. 31, 2024, at Welsch-Ryan Arena in Evanston.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives for a layup after being fouled by Northwestern guard Caroline Lau on Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark, left, emerges from a tunnel as fans reach out hoping for high-fives before a game against Northwestern on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Clark, the nation’s leading scorer, drew a sellout crowd for the game.

Ayanna Hanes, left, 10, and Dylann Ciszon, 9, both of Crystal Lake, eagerly await the start of the Northwestern-Iowa game on Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Both came to see Caitlin Clark, with Ciszon saying she likes the Hawkeyes supserstar because “she really hypes up the crowd.”

Fans line up outside of Welsh-Ryan Arena before the Northwestern-Iowa women’s basketball game on Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Most were there to see Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark, the nation’s leading scorer who is projected to be the top pick in this year’s WNBA draft.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark lies on the court after falling in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Melannie Daley in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats guard Melannie Daley in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket while being defended by Northwestern Wildcats guard Casey Harter in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Caileigh Walsh in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark tries to drive to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Maggie Pina, left, and Northwestern Wildcats forward Mercy Ademusayo in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark tries to drive to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Maggie Pina, left, and forward Mercy Ademusayo in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a 110-74 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74.

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a 110-74 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston.

Iowa Hawkeyes fans mob guard Caitlin Clark as she leaves the court at Welsh-Ryan Arena after Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.

Qahwah House in Lombard reclaims coffee back to its Yemeni roots

Stacey Wescott — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Shatha Hussein, left, and Rajaa Alsadi, right, chat over coffee at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Mofawar is served steaming hot in a glass coffee pot at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Owner Areeba Jaffery holds a traditional Yemeni honeycomb bread at Qahwah House Dec. 1, 2022.

Iced caramel macchiato at Qahwah House Dec. 1, 2022.

Sofia Syed reads a book at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

A portion of the Yemeni dessert basbousa sits on an orange plate at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Adeni chai is served steaming hot in a glass tea pot at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Beth Schuller carries a Yemeni latte and dessert to a table at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Traditional Yemeni honeycomb bread is served at Qahwah House. The bread features cheese, honey and sesame seeds.

A cup of green matcha latte at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Some of the specialty teas and coffees, rich with cardamon, cinnamon and cloves, are prepared in giant metal pots at Qahwah House.

Iced caramel macchiato at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Photos: Blast in Woodstock levels home, damages multiple buildings

Stacey Wescott — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:05:26 +0000

Officials look over damaged and destroyed buildings on Oct. 10, 2023, in Woodstock, a day after a natural gas leak and explosion. No major injuries were reported.

Officials look over damaged and destroyed buildings following a natural gas leak and explosion near North Tryon and Lincoln streets on Oct. 10, 2023, in Woodstock.

Workers and investigators continue their work around a natural gas explosion along Lincoln Street on Oct. 10, 2023, in Woodstock.

A blast on Oct. 9, 2023, leveled a home and damaged 19 other structures in suburban Woodstock.

A woman on Oct. 10, 2023, retrieves belongings near her home, which was affected by the natural gas explosion along Lincoln Street in Woodstock.

Structures damaged or destroyed, lower left, in a natural gas explosion along North Tyson and Lincoln streets are shown Oct. 10, 2023, in Woodstock.

Officials look over damaged and destroyed properties following an explosion possibly caused by a natural gas leak that happened in Woodstock Oct. 9.

Workers and investigators continue their work on Oct. 10, 2023, around an explosion possibly caused by a natural gas leak along Lincoln Street in Woodstock.