Rick Tarsitano

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Sports Producer at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

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Cubs SS Dansby Swanson, USWNT star Mallory Swanson expecting first child

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Rick Tarsitano

Demetrius Ivory’s full 9 pm Chicagoland Forecast … 2 hours ago DePaul University president grilled by House Education … 2 hours ago Johnson discusses public safety, education and more … 3 hours ago FBI targets child predators in Operation Restore … 4 hours ago No new pope selected on 1st day of conclave 4 hours ago ‘Shame on Pritzker’: Kristi Noem slams Illinois governor, … 4 hours ago Real ID deadline day arrives in Chicago: What you … 5 hours ago Johnson talks relations with other...
Cubs SS Dansby Swanson, USWNT star Mallory Swanson expecting first child

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rick Tarsitano

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago sports power couple is expecting their first child. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and U.S. Women’s National Team star Mallory Swanson announced the pregnancy on social media Wednesday. AdvertisementMallory tagged the post, which included ultrasound photos with the caption, “Our greatest blessing.”The public hasn’t heard much from Mallory since she missed the Chicago Stars’ season opener for undisclosed personal reasons.
Sky star Angel Reese attends 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Rick Tarsitano

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Sky star Angel Reese attends 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rick Tarsitano

NEW YORK CITY – Fashion icons from all walks of life hit the red carpet Monday for the 73rd Met Gala. Sky star Angel Reese was in attendance for the second straight year, serving on her first host committee as her team ramps up training camp back in Chicago. “I think she’s handled it great. She puts in a ton of work in the offseason and during the season – extra work.
Ben Johnson writes poem to honor Bears icon Brian Piccolo

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Rick Tarsitano

Miguel Amaya, Ian Happ power Cubs comeback win over … 3 hours ago Doorbell camera captures couple being robbed outside … 3 hours ago Pedestrian hit, killed by Metra BNSF train near Westmont; … 3 hours ago Pope Francis to be laid to rest in simple burial … 3 hours ago Joliet’s only hospital cuts inpatient pediatric care … 4 hours ago Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military … 4 hours ago Forecast: Rain chances increase into Wednesday morning 4 hours ago Trapped residents saved from...
Chicagoland foursome heads to Augusta for Drive, Chip and Putt Finals

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Kaitlin Sharkey |Rick Tarsitano

GOLF, Ill. – Mastering golf can take a lifetime. Luckily, these four started early. “When I was like 2, I was holding a plastic club, watching a golf tournament – I don’t remember which one,” remembered 12-year-old Winnetka native Jack Kemper. “I was always trying to imitate the shots of the players.”Now, Jack and his three fellow finalists aren’t just shooting like the pros, they’re scoring like them, too.
Sox fans shower Derrick Rose with MVP chants during first pitch

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Rick Tarsitano

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Sox fans shower Derrick Rose with MVP chants during first pitch

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rick Tarsitano

CHICAGO – Coming back to Chicago never gets old for Derrick Rose. The former Bulls MVP returned to the South Side Thursday to throw out the first pitch at the White Sox home opener, where he was showered with MVP chants from the crowd. “It’s surreal. It’s always surreal. But, I’m a businessman now and a dad.”Rose threw plenty of practice pitches before walking out to the mound and the extra tosses paid off with a picture perfect strike.
Chris Collins shares special basketball bond with son Ryan at Northwestern

2 months ago | wgntv.com | Josh Frydman |Rick Tarsitano

EVANSTON, Ill. – Two hours before tipoff Monday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, Ryan Collins had the ball in his hands, showing off his shot, a similar scene to another coach’s son some four decades earlier. “He shows off before the game, just like I used to do,” said Northwestern head coach Chris Collins.
Thoughts on the Chicago Bears from around the NFL on Radio Row during Super Bowl week

Feb 10, 2025 | wgntv.com | Storm Wolf |Eli Ong |Jarrett Payton |Rick Tarsitano

NEW ORLEANS (WGN) — The week leading up to the Super Bowl is a grueling, days-long grind from sun up, to sundown for media members in attendance. For WGN’s Jarrett Payton and Rick Tarsitano, it was no different.