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Teenager seriously wounded in Englewood shooting
CHICAGO - A teenager was shot and seriously wounded in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Sunday night. Police said an 18-year-old boy was sitting in a parked car in the 5500 block of South Wells Street around 9:37 p.m. when someone in a black SUV began shooting at him. The victim was...
Caleb Williams may be the quarterback the Bears cannot break
The Chicago Bears have been caught up in quarterback hype trains before. You don’t have to delve very far back in team history to see. Justin Fields was supposed to be a savior. Mitch Trubisky had all the tools to be the best quarterback in his draft class. Jay Cutler, well, you don’t trade two first round draft picks for a guy who’s just gonna become a parody of himself, right?
2 shot while driving in Brighton Park
CHICAGO - Two men were shot while driving Monday morning in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. The men, 32 and 34, were traveling in a vehicle around 1 a.m. when gunfire broke out in the 4800 block of South Western Avenue, according to police. Both men were shot in the legs....
Ump show: Patrick Wisdom got ejected without saying a word like a silent movie
Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom hasn't reached base often this season, so when he's denied an opportunity, you can be he takes note. Wisdom is flirting with the Mendoza line this season, and despite multiple efforts to tweak his swing, there's not much else the Cubs can do other than hope (or in Craig Counsell's case, pray) that he can chip in for an impressive September.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
National Weather Service issues HEAT ADVISORY from Noon until 8pm
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY, which is now in effect from Noon until 8pm, today, August 27, 2024. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois...
Could tomorrow be Chicago's hottest day of the year?
Chicago saw scorching hot temperatures on Monday, but things could be even warmer on Tuesday, with record-breaking heat and a new hottest temperature of the year both possible. According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat warning will remain in effect for Cook County through Tuesday night, with temperatures...
Chicago Weather: Cooling Trend After Tuesday’s Heatwave, But Storms Persist Through Friday
Chicago, IL – A dangerous combination of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms is set to hit the Chicago area today. Residents can expect peak heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees, with the hottest conditions in the afternoon. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity, could lead to dangerous conditions, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Mesirow Monday: Final tips for a midyear financial check-up
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon Hansen to discuss the final tips for midyear financial check-ups.
CONCERT REVIEW: OTTTO – Bastardane Live at The House of Blues Chicago
On August 10th OTTTO and Bastardane – both prominent groups within the modern hard rock scene – came to Chicago in light of their current Reconquest Tour. The two rock outfits are no strangers to touring together, as both bands played together the previous summer as well. The Reconquest Tour sees both Bastardane and OTTTO in new fashions, but when it comes to each group’s signature sound, talent and onstage energy – those matters remain the same.
Photos: Redtwist Theatre Presents THE NORMAL HEART
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s The Normal Heart, written by Larry Kramer and directed by Ensemble Member Ted Hoerl, is now playing through September 29 at the newly renovated Redtwist Theatre. See photos from the production. Larry Kramer’s beautiful, searing play about the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic, based on...
Fall museums guide: art across Hyde Park
Opening on October 12, “Cecilia Beaven: Flickering Cocoon” will feature a host of large graphic wall paintings and other works by interdisciplinary artist Cecilia Beaven. Hailing from Mexico City, Beaven’s work at the Hyde Park Art Center – drawings, small sculptures and a temporary mural– will present mystical environments and narratives that feature the women-centered worlds she’s been crafting for the past five years.
Austin’s violence is overshadowed by DNC, advocates say
As Chicago Police and other city resources were mobilized for the Democratic National Convention this week, members of the 15th Police District Council held a news conference Wednesday to highlight possible solutions to the ongoing violence in the Austin community. Speaking from inside the Brian Pickett Funeral Home, during a...
Chicago Diary: What I Saw at the Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO, August 26, 2024 – The influence of telecom giants was impossible to ignore from the moment I stepped into the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AT&T-sponsored lanyards dangled from the necks of every volunteer, and events hosted by T-Mobile and Amazon punctuated the week. Yet, the presence of...
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