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Bears' Caleb Williams shares message for 'haters'
During an event for his Caleb Cares Foundation over the weekend, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was asked about addressing so-called "haters.""Everybody has something to say — good, bad, indifferent," Williams said, as shared by Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune. "There’s always going to be somebody. You can’t please everybody. I had to learn that at a young age — that I can’t please everybody. So make sure you have your goals set, and whatever anybody else has to say … go get them. And it doesn’t matter what the haters have to say."The Bears traded quarterback Justin...
Johnson hopes to tap progressive Southwest Side alderman as next Zoning chair
Mayor Brandon Johnson is attempting to shore up support for two allies from different schools of political thought to run the City Council Zoning and Housing committees, in a bid to end a monthslong dance over who will hold the powerful chairmanships. Johnson and his administration recently began calling around to see whether aldermen would be on board with Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, ...
Chicago area under ‘enhanced' risk of severe weather; risk of hail, 75 mph winds, tornadoes
17,000 people in the Chicago area remain without power following thunderstorm and tornado warnings Sunday, the region will once again be at risk of severe weather Monday afternoon and evening, with "all weather hazards at play," according to the NBC 5 Storm Team. "The storms could certainly pack a punch,...
Buzzing with Innovation: Chicago’s Newest Cannabis Dispensaries by CFC
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Chicago’s newest cannabis dispensaries, Bud & Rita, by Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC) in Niles and Avondale, stand out for their design and local partnerships, like Nature’s Grace and Wellness. Dispensary design and local collaborations are pivotal in creating...
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: From “Dumbest Thing” to Newfound Love
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: Kevin Harvick‘s initial skepticism towards Chicago’s enthusiasm for NASCAR was overturned during a recent street race event, revealing an unexpected synergy between the city and the sport. Despite his reservations, Harvick found himself admiring the organization, vibrant energy, and noteworthy community involvement that transformed Chicago into an unlikely racing epicenter. This event shattered preconceived notions about NASCAR’s compatibility with urban locales and highlighted the untapped potential for the sport to flourish in diverse environments.
Bulls Officially Part Ways With Recent Addition
The Chicago Bulls freed up one of their three two-way roster spots Saturday, officially waiving forward RaiQuan Gray. The Bulls acquired Gray last week in the blockbuster three-team sign and trade that involved DeMar DeRozan. Chicago sent DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings, while the Bulls received Gray from the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Duarte from the Kings.
A Cubs-Blue Jays trade with Cubs determined to be surprising buyers
After getting swept in a doubleheader on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs entered the final day before the All-Star break with a 46-51 record, good for last place in the NL Central. FanGraphs gave them an 8.6 percent chance to make the postseason. Despite those slim odds, the Cubs are not...
White Sox make more history as All-Star break arrives
The Chicago White Sox have had a season to forget so far in 2024, and they set yet another mark this weekend that they’d just as soon rather forget. The White Sox wrapped up their pre-All Star Game schedule on Sunday with a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Guaranteed Rate Field, their fourth in a row and their seventh in their last eight games.
A Braves-White Sox trade for Joc Pederson's least-favorite player and more
The Atlanta Braves rotation features three All-Star starting pitchers. This is all despite Spencer Strider being out for the season with an elbow injury. However, as the Atlanta rotation succeeds, the lineup hasn't lived up to their 2023 standards. Some of that can be blamed on the injuries to Ronald...
Bears $24 Million Signing Predicted as Team’s Worst Bust of 2024
The Chicago Bears have made a flurry of offseason moves in the NFL draft, free agency and the trade market, at least some of which may come up shy of expectations. Some bets appear surer than others, though one of the most precarious may be the signing of former Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift. That was the position of David Kenyon of Bleacher Report on Sunday, July 14, when he projected Swift will end up the Bears’ “biggest bust” of the 2024 campaign.
Boating team sets new record in Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac
While storms hurt some teams in the annual Race to Mackinac, it also helped one team set a new record.The video in the player above is from a previous report.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTeam Maverick made it all the way to Mackinac Island in 22 hours, 24 minutes, and 23 seconds, beating the previous record set 22 years ago by more than an hour.Three boats in the Race to Mackinac were damaged from Saturday night's storms.The Chicago Yacht Club said the boats reported dismasting and thankfully no one was injured.Video was shared with ABC7 by Parade of Boats before storms moved in.The Race to Mackinac is the world's longest annual freshwater race. The length of the race is 333 miles from Navy Pier to the Round Island Channel, just off of Mackinac Island, Michigan.More than 250 boats and 2,100 racers from around the world participated in the race. The first Race to Mackinac took place in 1898.
South suburban high school teacher selected for U.S. Women's National Amputee Soccer Team
CHICAGO (CBS) — Christina Kreil teaches social studies at Richards High School, which she calls her dream job. She is also continuing to achieve her dream of playing soccer on the biggest stage. And she is doing so while fighting a rare disease.Christina Kreil fell in love with soccer in fifth grade and played through high school. But she did so while experiencing pain in her right foot."It was really hard to kick with the tumor," she said. "I managed to play through my senior year, and then I was just kind of managing the pain."Christina was diagnosed with a giant...
Dansby Swanson's quote will only infuriate Cubs fans more after doubleheader defeat
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson meant well when he tried to quell fans' concerns prior to a Saturday doubleheader sweep at the hands of the rival St. Louis Cardinals. Unfortunately, Cubs fans aren't always calm, especially not as their season hangs in the balance. Jed Hoyer and the Cubs front...
Heat advisory in effect for parts of Chicago area; heat indices up to 110 degrees
"Dangerous" heat and humidity levels were expected Monday in the Chicago area, with high temperatures in the 90s and heat indices reaching as high as 110 degrees for some parts. At 8 a.m. Monday, a heat advisory went into effect for DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Northern Will and Kankakee counties.
Bizarre Earthquake in Northern Illinois Monday Felt By Hundreds
I've followed earthquakes for decades and cannot remember hardly any earthquakes striking this part of Illinois. It was a jolt that was strong enough to be felt by hundreds and has been confirmed by the USGS. According to the time stamp on the USGS site, this weird north-central Illinois earthquake...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
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