Chicago murals: CPS provides extra amid a transfer to boost arts

Walk by some Chicago colleges with plain brick or stone buildings, and also you’d barely know they’re locations meant for youths. But at others, you’ll see colourful, inventive touches that make them worthy of being a logo of pleasure for a group. Until not too long ago, town was stuffed with extra of the previous than the latter. But Chicago Public Schools buildings have seen a noticeable transformation the previous few years as the college system has moved so as to add to its public artwork assortment and improve arts training. The newer artwork items have added to decades-old ones just like the “A La Esperanza” mural at Benito Juarez Community Academy, a Pilsen highschool that’s

Ryan Newman Adds Acorns As Multi-Race Sponsor Of Roush Fenway No. 6 Ford

Ryan Newman Adds Acorns As Multi-Race Sponsor Of Roush Fenway No. 6 Ford

Ryan Newman looks to plant the seed for a successful season with a new sponsor this year. Newman’s No. 6 Ford will rock the signature neon green of Acorns, a mobile investing technology company, for multiple races in 2019, Roush Fenway Racing announced Friday. The paint scheme will debut Feb. 24 at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second points-paying race on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule. “I came from humble beginnings,” Newman said in a statement. “My father was an auto mechanic who wanted to race but never had the chance to do so. He taught me to invest in myself and never stop growing. I’m excited to represent a company

Tony Romo Narrates Refs Discussing Penalty, Adds To Broadcasting-Funnies Reel

Tony Romo Narrates Refs Discussing Penalty, Adds To Broadcasting-Funnies Reel

Tony Romo doesn’t narrate only cat-streaking videos. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst hilariously performed play-by-play duties Thursday night as referees discussed a potential penalty during the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Week 9 game. Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes appeared to bump one of the referees as he walked off the field, prompting this announcing gem from Romo. The play-by-play of the referees’ discussion is Romo’s latest addition to his personal reel of broadcasting hilarity. Romo last week broke down a clip of a cat running on the field during the Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Miami Doplphi... NESN.com

ACC adds Pitt, Syracuse from Big East (AP)

The Atlantic Coast Conference has extended its northern reach, adding Pittsburgh and Syracuse. Now the question becomes, will the league stop there— or keep growing to 16? The ACC announced Sunday that its council of presidents unanimously voted to accept those two schools, a move that increases its membership to 14 and sends the Big East scrambling—again—to replace two of its cornerstone programs. “We are constantly evaluating the competitive landscape to ensure the conference’s viability for years to come, and this, I believe, has staying power,” ACC Commissioner John Swofford said on a conference call.