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Angel Reese Teammate Calls Out Unrivaled Basketball League
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese turned quite a few heads when she announced she was joining the new Unrivaled basketball league co-founded by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. And while the league, which begins debuts in January 2025 and plays ...
New study reveals Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns by most value metrics
The International Downtown Association and Chicago Loop Alliance release report assessing employment, residents, district revenue and future growth. CHICAGO—Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released an in-depth Value of Downtowns report, created by the International Downtown Association (IDA), analyzing key principles of downtown success for the Chicago Loop compared to 54 other downtowns and center cities across the U.S. The study confirms that the Chicago Loop surpasses other U.S. downtowns studied by most value metrics and serves as the most significant and vital of Chicago’s neighborhoods. The nearly 50-page report details Chicago’s Loop as an established downtown, showcasing robust employment rates, burgeoning population density, and sustainable growth prospects for the future. View the full Value of Downtowns – Chicago Loop report at [LoopChicago.com/ValueofDowntowns]LoopChicago.com/ValueofDowntowns.
Rounds of rain, severe storm threat in Chicago area's forecast
The Chicago area could face the threat of severe weather in coming days, and its arrival could be ill-timed for those hoping for a restful night’s sleep. According to the Storm Prediction Center, all of Illinois and a part of western Indiana will be at a “slight” risk of severe thunderstorms late Thursday and into Friday morning, with the worst of the storms potentially arriving during the overnight hours.
Nearly 200 pets displaced by Hurricane Debby arrive in Chicago for Clear The Shelters adoption event
Nearly 200 pets that were displaced by Hurricane Debby arrived in Chicago on Wednesday to find their forever homes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelters were affected by rising floodwaters in Coastal South Carolina.They arrive ahead of Saturday's 10th annual Clear the Shelters event hosted by the Anti-Cruelty Society.Nearly 175 pets include puppies, dogs, cats, kitten, guinea pigs, rabbits and more will be available for adoption.All fees will be waived.The event will be at the River North location at 157 West Grand Avenue. It will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.To learn more about Clear the Shelters, click here.
This former Orioles prospect is off to a hot start in the White Sox system
When the Orioles acquired Eloy Jimenez from the White Sox, nobody thought much about the nondescript prospect heading back to Chicago in return. Left hander Trey McGough was a former minor league Rule 5 pick, a guy who was never quite good enough to break through and get a call up to the majors.
Chicago Sky Make Decision On Marina Mabrey Replacement
The Chicago Sky will emerge from a long break with Marina Mabrey no longer part of their roster. Mabrey was traded by the Sky to the Connecticut Sun for Moriah Jefferson, Rachel Banham, and a first-round pick in 2025 last July. The Sky also got the rights to swap 2026 picks in the first round of ...
Gonna Need Some More Paint - The City Continues to Ignore Fires In Homeless Encampments
Fresh off a week spent repairing and repainting the DuSable Lake Shore Drive underpass at Wilson, on Tuesday evening there was yet another fire in the tents that are now a permanent fixture there. We have done our best to report on the repeated fires and the structural damage that...
Chicago Bears logo redesign goes viral, social media reacts
The Chicago Bears' logo hasn't changed much from the time the wishbone "C" was introduced in 1973. Neither has blue and orange mascot head, which served as the team's secondary logo until the Bears made it their primary logo in 2023. And for good reason. Both logos are as classic...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking in her kitchen by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who is now charged with murder. She had called 911 to report a prowler. ...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Aurora man dies after fall from truck in Minooka
An Aurora man is dead following a fall from a truck in Minooka early Monday morning. The Grundy County Coroner's Office identified the man as 51-year-old Jaime A. Olave. The office is calling it an occupational death. The coroner's office says that a passerby found Olave lying on the ground...
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