Events News Podcasts

The Equal Play Podcast with James Wade – Live at The Wiener’s Circle

The Chicago Sky’s head coach and general manager, James Wade, joined Equal Play podcast host and Sun-Times multimedia journalist, Annie Costabile, on May 5 at The Wiener’s Circle.

By Sun-Times staff

To tip-off the return of in-person events, the Equal Play podcast was broadcast live at The Wiener’s Circle!

The Chicago Sky’s head coach and general manager, James Wade, joined Equal Play podcast host and Sun-Times multimedia journalist, Annie Costabile, the night before the WNBA season opener. Wade discussed the Sky’s 2021 WNBA championship and what to expect in the upcoming season.

Grab a char dog and watch the recording of this special episode, broadcast live on May 5, 2022.

Check out this episode and future broadcasts by visiting equalplaypod.com.

Next Up In News

Pandemic-forced changes help martial arts schools fight new economic threats

A list of every known Illinois resident charged in the U.S. Capitol breach

Chicago vet's photos from front lines of World War II published in son's tribute: 'Looking through my dad's eyes'

Advocate Health staff stages protest, alleges disparities and discrimination in response to Gaza crisis

Rare and acute syphilis symptoms increasingly appearing in Chicago patients, study says

What to know about the pro-Palestinian protests in Chicago: latest updates

The Latest

Tomás Nido

Cubs

Cubs put catcher Tomás Nido on IL, bring up Christian Bethancourt

Notes: MLB trade deadline action as begun ramping up.

By Maddie Lee

Crime

Two killed in Brighton Park drive-by shooting

A 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man died after being shot about 10:40 a.m. Friday in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Sonya Massey

Crime

Autopsy shows Sonya Massey was killed by a gunshot under her eye

Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder for the shooting. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the DOJ is investigating.

By Mawa Iqbal and Mary Norkol

Crime

3 charged with murder, arson, fraud in 2023 fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt

Martez Cristler and Nicholas Virgil were charged with murder and aggravated arson, Chicago police said. Anthony Moore was charged with fraud and forgery in connection with the fatal West Pullman house fire that killed Pelt.

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago White Sox' Garrett Crochet pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers.

White Sox

Garrett Crochet addresses contract extension reports as trade deadline nears

“In terms of that, it kind of just is what it is right now,” Crochet said pregame. “I’m focused on pitching for the White Sox, and beyond that, I’m not really controlling much.”

By Kyle Williams