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Haake: Democrats are reclaiming freedom and the flag
The uplifting pageantry of the Democratic National Convention is over, leaving a national hangover of goodwill. Judging from mainstream media headlines, a national sense of relief is spreading, the page is turning, and not just for Democrats. Ever since a certain indulged heir rode down his golden escalator, the nation was in a funk. Encouraged to hate our neighbors, a good chunk of the ...
Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Joliet’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on September 6
Joliet, IL – A mobile food pantry will serve Joliet residents on September 6 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, located at 205 E. Jackson St. The event, organized by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. According to Catholic Charities, the...
OP housing trust fund applications are open
Oak Park is accepting applications on a rolling basis for housing trust fund dollars, the intention of which is to provide and preserve affordable housing in the village. The total balance of the trust fund is about $1,950,000, village officials told Wednesday Journal. When funds are exhausted, any remaining applicants will be placed on a waiting list, village officials said, and the village board could decide if and how to fund additional projects.
15-year-old boy shot at back-to-school event near Gately Park Stadium in Pullman, Chicago police say
Chicago police are investigating a shooting Saturday that left a teen seriously injured near a football stadium on the city's Far South Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. in a parking lot in the 10300 block of South Cottage Grove near the Gately Park Stadium, which is located at 810 E. 103rd St. in Pullman near Roseland, Chicago police said.Witnesses told ABC7 the shooting happened during a back-to-school event. There was a basketball game going on during the event, and after it wrapped up crowds of teens started to gather in...
MSNBC Guest Brags About DNC’s ‘USA’ Chants, Remarkably Claims ‘You’re Not Seeing That From The Other Side’
Tara Setmayer claimed that the DNC convention in Chicago had more chants of "USA" and other signs of patriotism than the RNC convention back in July. The post MSNBC Guest Brags About DNC’s ‘USA’ Chants, Remarkably Claims ‘You’re Not Seeing That From The Other Side’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Chicago Bears roster cut down begins with three players being placed on IR
The Chicago Bears have until Tuesday afternoon to finalize their 53-man roster to open the season but the team has begun their trimmings on Saturday. A day after the Bears traded for pass rusher Darrell Taylor, the team placed three players on Injured Reserve. Wide receiver Nsimba Webster had an...
More than 700 participate in Chicago Kids Triathlon; street closures in place through Sunday
More than 700 kids from 7 to 14 years old plunged into Lake Michigan, hopped on a bike, and went for a run on Saturday morning as part of Chicago Triathlon weekend."There is an incredible energy. It's incredibly fun to watch the little ones, especially the 7, 8, 9-year-olds get out there and try something maybe they have never tried before," said Dave Kappas with Voice of Chicago Triathlon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchKids from across Chicagoland and around the country met at Foster Beach for the start of the Triathlon.Saturday's event started with either a...
Michael Jordan’s Teammate Agrees With Isiah Thomas’ Claim That Chicago Bulls Wouldn’t Have Won Championships Without Jerry Krause
The Chicago Bulls are known for having one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties with NBA legend Michael Jordan. With Jordan’s supremacy, the team won six NBA titles between 1991 and 1998 with two three-peats. However, former NBA star Isaiah Thomas argues that the Bulls’ success wasn’t mainly for...
Inside Mirra, Where a Medley of Mexican and Indian Flavors Coexist
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Vice President Kamala Harris — the daughter of an Indian woman and Jamaican man —...
Ella Emhoff declared a ‘fashion icon’ after wearing dress designed by TikTok star at 2024 DNC
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. Ella Emhoff stole the show on the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention when she wore...
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
Carpentersville’s Raceway Woods gears up for Stick & Stay Trail program
Carpentersville’s Raceway Woods isn’t just another park. This 122-acre gem gets its name from a thrilling past – the former Meadowdale International Raceway that once snaked through the woods from September 1958 through 1968. These days, there are still thrills to be had at Raceway Woods, as people flock to the park for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and more. So, pack your sense of adventure and check out this unique sanctuary.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Two Women College Presidents Announce Their Resignations
President of North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, has stepped down from her role during a leave of absence. Her resignation was effective July 30, about one year after she took office on July 1, 2023. When she assumed her presidency last summer, Dr. Thomas became the college’s first woman...
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