There’s always a Chicago connection, even in the World Series! “ChicagoNOW” spotlights John Tumpane, an umpire from Evergreen Park and St. Laurence High School alum, who’s making his World Series debut. We talk with Adam Lotus, St. Laurence’s alumni director and Tumpane’s former classmate, about his journey from local high school ball to the big leagues — and what it takes to get behind home plate on baseball’s biggest stage.
Posted October 27, 2025 5:13pm CDT
