Mitchell Armentrout

Reporter/assistant editor
Mitchell Armentrout

Mitchell Armentrout is a staff reporter covering government and politics from Chicago to Springfield, focusing on the expansion of gambling across Illinois as well as the Chicago Bears’ quest for a new stadium. He also periodically serves as the Sun-Times’ White Sox beat reporter.

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Eight months before the primary, Krishnamoorthi is hitting the airwaves but not attacking his primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly.
Officials told to figure out which industries are most vulnerable to trade disruptions.
The veteran right-hander got sick in the dugout but recovered superbly to lower his ERA to 1.56.
The center fielder is tuning out the noise as he tries to recover his All-Star form with the trade deadline approaching.
The game was on by 1:22 p.m. Scattered rain was still in the forecast.
Robert also made two impressive running catches in his first action since June 26.
The game was stopped amid a downpour, and it was called off to give the Blue Jays the 6-1 win.
The recent promotions of Kyle Teel and Colson Montgomery mean it’s time for the Sox to stock up on blue-chip batting prospects.
The prized rookie shortstop went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in his first major-league game in Chicago. But he’s not overthinking it.
Tributes are sure to keep pouring in for the flame-throwing World Series closer throughout the Sox’ 2005 reunion weekend that starts Friday.