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'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' Musical Premieres in Chicago, Echoing Savannah's Mystique and Diversity
It's only fitting that "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," a tale steeped in Southern charm and decadence, makes its musical debut 30 years after the original book's publishing. According to a review by GPB, the Goodman Theatre in Chicago has managed to encapsulate the essence of Savannah, complete with cicada soundscapes and gothic angel statues known from the region's famous Bonaventure Cemetery.
Have a howling good time at PAWS Chicago Beach Party
Susanna Wickham, the CEO of PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the organization’s upcoming PAWS Chicago Beach Party, that’s a summer celebration for more than 500 guests and their pets at Offshore on Navy Pier. The event takes place Thursday, July 25th.
1 dead, 3 others hurt on SW Side after car slams into CTA bus: CPD
An 18-year-old driver is dead, and three others were injured after a car slammed into a CTA bus. Chicago Police said the accident occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of 26th and Pulaski, in the Little Village neighborhood.
Chicago's Luxury Real Estate Market Buzzes as Ken Griffin Lists Gold Coast Penthouse for $11M and Colin Cowherd Buys in Park Tower
Amidst a flurry of transactions shaking up Chicago's high-end real estate scene, billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has entered the spotlight once more by listing his lavish Gold Coast penthouse for a cool $11 million. The top-floor condo, situated on the 38th floor of 9 W. Walton Street, hit the market with the exclusive tag of never having been lived in by Griffin himself. According to the Chicago Tribune, the billionaire had acquired the top four floors of the building back in 2017 but opted to reside in another unit nearby at the Waldorf Astoria instead.
Diva Bleach Unveils Infectious “We Don’t Talk About It”
Today, Diva Bleach has unleashed their infectious new summer single “We Don’t Talk About It” via InVogue Records. The track arrives perfectly in line with the vibrant duo joining Sad Summer Fest tomorrow, July 20, in Chicago, IL. “This song is about going through life changes that...
Paul Lisnek on calls for Biden to step down, the RNC, Trump’s VP pick, & more
CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week’s topics include the recent calls for President Bien to step down from the presidential race, the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, and more. Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.
From Hyde Park to Paris: Meet the U. of C. swimmer who’s a first-time Olympian
At 21 years old, Jesse Ssengonzi is one of the fastest swimmers in Uganda. That designation came this past February, as he was wrapping up his economics degree at the University of Chicago. In the midst of his studies and a busy season on the university’s swim team, Ssengonzi traveled to Doha, Qatar for the World Aquatics Championships to compete with the Ugandan national team. A dual citizen in Uganda and the U.S., Ssengonzi placed 39th out of 66 swimmers in his signature event, the 100-meter butterfly. He finished that race in 54.48 seconds in that race, a record-breaking time for the East African country.
Bears Showing Interest in Veteran Free Agent LB: Report
The Chicago Bears brought former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Shaquille Quarterman in for a workout on July 18. ESPN insider Adam Schefter was first to report the news. Quarterman, 26, was a fourth-round pick for the Jaguars in 2020. He has appeared in 63 games for Jacksonville in that span, serving primarily on special teams. Currently still a free agent, the veteran linebacker would likely be a special teams-only addition for Chicago.
Bears Should Pursue Trade With NFC Team For Stud Pass Rusher
The New Orleans Saints recently placed star right tackle Ryan Ramczyk on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. This move puts Ramczyk out for the entire season since it was decided before the final roster cuts. This leaves the Saints with limited options at tackle, necessitating the need for additional depth. A team like the Chicago Bears has what the Saints need and could look to make a blockbuster trade for a pass rusher.
Ex-Chicago Sky Star's Sly Roast of Angel Reese, Teammates Goes Viral
The WNBA world was turned on its head earlier this week when former Chicago Sky star Marina Mabrey was traded to the Connecticut Sun. Considering that Mabrey was Chicago's highest-paid player and that she was able to space the floor with her three-point shooting ability, it came as a surprise that ...
Illinois HS State Finalist Luke Bucaro Commits to Notre Dame (2025)
With another year still ahead of him to improve, Bucaro's time in the 1000 free would have been seven seconds behind the top time this season at Notre Dame. Current photo via Luke Bucaro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Riverside postpones Star Buds property purchase
Riverside has postponed the purchase of village property by Star Buds on which the company plans to build a new dispensary. At the village board’s July 18 meeting, Riverside trustees approved an ordinance amending the closing date to Dec. 31 of a contract between the village and Star Buds for the purchase of village property at 3320 S. Harlem Ave. and 363-369 E. Burlington Street. The amendment allows the board to extend the contract for another six months until June 30, 2025, if Star Buds does not close on the property by the board’s final meeting of the year.
Leaving Milwaukee, Illinois RNC delegates say Trump’s economic message should sway voters
MILWAUKEE — Illinois’ Republican delegation left the party’s presidential nomination convention expressing optimism that Donald Trump would regain the presidency in November and hope that some of the messages in his lengthy acceptance speech could win over voters in a state that overwhelmingly rejected the former president in the past two elections. With Trump’s nomination official and the ...
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