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After days of DNC protests, only 8 complaints have been filed against Chicago cops, police oversight agency says
CHICAGO — After five days of protests and countless interactions with demonstrators, anarchists, and ordinary passers-by, the agency charged with investigating misconduct by Chicago police officers has received just eight complaints related to the Democratic National Convention. COPA, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, provided that information and a...
Ramaswamy makes surprise appearance at Democratic convention
CHICAGO — Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a surprise appearance on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, just hours before Vice President Harris is set to take the stage. “I held a conference open to the public, open to the press, earlier today, where I laid out an alternative vision —…
Marina Mabrey’s Blunt Response To Chennedy Carter’s Flagrant Foul
On Friday night, Marina Mabrey helped the Connecticut Sun defeat her former team, the Chicago Sky, by a final score of 82-80. Things got pretty heated early on between Mabrey and her old teammate Chennedy Carter. With 2:18 remaining in the first quarter, Mabrey received the ball in the low ...
Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
Cameras Catch Tension During Chicago Sky's Interaction With Ex-Teammate
The Chicago Sky are currently in Connecticut, set to play against the Sun on Friday, where a few players will have the chance to go head-to-head against their former team. One of those players is Sun guard Marina Mabrey, who was traded from the Chicago Sky on July 17 for Connecticut guards ...
Watch: Cubs OF motors around the bases for inside-the-park home run at insane speed
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has not yet made a significant impact with his bat at the major league level. But he does have a ton of speed, and he showcased that on Friday night by hitting an inside-the-park home run against the Miami Marlins.An inside-the-park home run is always exciting, but this one was especially so because Crow-Armstrong motored his way around the bases going from home to home in a staggering 14 seconds. Have a look. PCA just ran from home to home in 14 seconds. pic.twitter.com/tYLhntYjlY— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2024 According to Bleacher Report, that is the fastest home-to-home time in the league this season. That is Crow-Armstrong's sixth home run of the season and helped lift the Cubs to a 6-3 win and bring them to within one game of .500 (64-65).It might be too little, too late when it comes to earning a playoff spot, but they have been playing significantly better baseball in the second half of the season and especially throughout the month of August.
Bears Predicted to Part Ways With 5th-Year QB in Favor of Rookie
The Chicago Bears have roughly four days to figure out which players will make their initial 53-man roster to start the 2024 season, and one writer predicted Bears rookie quarterback Austin Reed will win out over veteran Brett Rypien. The Bears have easy decisions to make about the top two...
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 […]
Cubs designate longest-tenured player David Bote for assignment
The Cubs announced Friday they designated David Bote, their longest-tenured player, for assignment, ending his 12-year career with the North Side. The team recalled infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa in his place. They also claimed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell off of waivers from the Diamondbacks, optioning him to Triple-A.
Stephen Colbert visits Eureka Springs, Ark. restaurant after spending week in Chicago for DNC
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (KY3) - One Eureka Springs restaurant had a surprise guest for dinner Friday night. Ermilio’s Italian Restaurant shared a picture of staff with comedian and late night talk show host Stephen Colbert. Stephen Colbert hosts “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS. This...
Will County, IL: Evacuation at Crete Elementary After Gas Leak Alert
Crete, IL – A gas odor detected by a staff member prompted an evacuation at Crete Elementary School on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at 11:15 a.m., leading the school’s administration to immediately contact the Crete Fire Department. Fire and ambulance services arrived on the scene, quickly initiating...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
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