NSW to consider action over Catholic church abuse legal tactics Attorney general Michael Daley requests urgent briefing on high court’s damning judgment on use of permanent stays The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023
One young man’s path in scholastic, collegiate and kayak fishing follows a lifetime love Matthew Houston did four years in Marist’s fishing program and is now involved with the fishing club at Grand Valley State University, meanwhile, along the way he became involved in kayak fishing and expects to enjoy fishing for his whole life. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023
Americans strongly support Israel, but there are generational and racial divides In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, public opinion about Israel in its war with Hamas is supportive, though the role of the U.S. in the region isn't as clear as Biden faces sharp disapproval. WEKU · Oct 13, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 7 St. Francis debuts and Joliet Catholic returns. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023
Previewing Week 4’s top high school football games A look at five of the area’s best games. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 4 Loyola jumps a spot to No. 1 and Oswego, Lincoln-Way Central and Lake Zurich join. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023
How the Super 25 high school football teams fared in Week 3 Results from all the ranked teams. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2023
Dominant defense and emerging star QB Ryan Fitzgerald lead Loyola past Marist Fitzgerald shed three tacklers to score on a 12-yard run in the third quarter and was 13-for-18 passing for 227 yards and a touchdown. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2023
Previewing Week 3’s top high school football games A look at five of the area’s best games. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 3 Marist, Lockport and Libertyville join the rankings for the first time this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023
Reforms needed after ‘horrendous’ Catholic church approach in paedophile priest cases, lawyers say Lawyers say strategy a ‘matter of continuing concern’ after church succeeds in permanently blocking claim by two Indigenous men The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023
Three-quarters of Republicans prioritize the economy over climate change In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, the record temperatures this summer don't have Republicans heated as confidence in institutions takes a hit and President Biden has challenges ahead. WEKU · Aug 3, 2023
Damian Lillard’s agent: ‘Truthfully, he wants to play in Miami. Period.’ MIAMI — As Portland tries to create a trade market for Damian Lillard that extends beyond the Heat, the agent for Lillard has advised other teams not to pursue a trade for the seven-time All Star guard because he wants to play only for Miami. Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023
Australian abuse survivors fight to stop Catholic church’s ‘new type of cruelty’ Survivors are lobbying to change the law to prevent institutions unfairly using legal stays to stop them taking cases to trial The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023
WEKU · May 3, 2023 There's a toxic brew of mistrust toward U.S. institutions. It's got real consequences Republicans are lambasting Democrats' attempts at uniform ethics standards at the Supreme Court as partisan politics. It's just the latest chapter in a decline in national unity.
WEKU · Apr 24, 2023 Poll: Two-thirds oppose banning medication abortion A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023 Catholic church in Australia accused of using deaths of paedophile clergy to shield it from legal claims Advocates say church is using legal manoeuvres to ‘crush the children’ that clergy abused
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023 Australian Catholic order accused of waiting for paedophile to die and using death to shield it from abuse claims Marist Brothers approach in seeking to halt a survivor’s case over a clergy member’s death would be ‘absolutely perverse’, court hears
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023 Australian Catholic order argues paedophile’s death shields it from abuse claims Marist Brothers are accused of concealing Francis Cable’s crimes for decades but say they cannot receive a fair trial because they are unable obtain a witness statement from him
WEKU · Feb 23, 2023 Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated A slim majority of respondents in the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll say the debt ceiling should be raised. But they split on whether to cut programs or raise taxes to reduce the national debt.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023 Revealing the high school basketball coach of the year candidates The list includes some familiar names and past winners, along with some under-appreciated coaches who are receiving their due.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Feb. 19, 2023 Palatine joins after its big win at Rolling Meadows.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023 ‘Annihilating for survivors’: the Catholic church and its plaques to abuse perpetrators Across Australia child sexual abuse survivors have to contend with church memorials to their abusers and those who protected them
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023 College Basketball Predictions For Every Game. Friday, February 17 College basketball predictions for every game along with the schedule, game times, and how to watch on Friday, February 17
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023 Jim O’Neil’s world of fishing at Tinley Expo; and spring wild things Jim O’Neil, with a career arc from high school bass fishing to a career in the outdoors, will speak on swimbaits at the Tinley Park Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo; plus early spring signs in Wild Things.