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WNBA Fans Relieved For Angel Reese After Chicago Sky's Massive News
The Chicago Sky has announced its intention to open a new training facility, which is expected to be ready by Dec. 2025. The $38 million performance center will be constructed in Bedford Park, Illinois, giving players and team personnel a chance to be closer to Wintrust Arena in the ...
Beach Night, Dino Night Planned at Railcats Baseball Games
Thirsty Thursday – $3 12oz Domestic Beer and $2 Hot Dogs. Gordon Food Service Thursday – Stop in at one of the participating Gordon Food Service stores to receive a complimentary ticket to any Thursday home game. Friday, July 26. 6:45 pm vs Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. St. Jude House...
PHOTOS: Advocate Children’s Hospital NICU babies dress up for Olympics
CHICAGO — Babies in the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital are celebrating their wins with patriotic attire ahead of Friday’s opening 2024 Olympic ceremonies. The hospital released images Thursday of the babies in their neonatal intensive care units in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, introducing them as the “tiniest and most adorable members of Team […]
Here’s All Chicago Area Natives Competing In The 2024 Paris Olympics
The highly anticipated Paris Summer Olympics are finally kicking off today, and it’s an exciting time for sports fans in Chicago and Illinois! A talented group of athletes from the area will be competing in a range of events, including swimming, gymnastics, and track and field, all vying for the coveted gold medals. As the games unfold, you can show your support for over 20 local athletes hailing from Chicago and Illinois as they represent their hometowns on the international stage. Get ready to cheer on these incredible athletes during the upcoming Paris Olympics! Kennedy Blades, wrestling, Chicago, IL Anthony Davis, basketball, Chicago, IL
Athletes with Chicago-area ties competing at Paris Summer Olympic Games
Here’s a list of Olympians with Chicago-area ties:. Background: Originally from Grayslake, she played two seasons at Notre Dame before going on to play professionally for Paris Saint-Germain. Kamal Bey, wrestling. Background: He won an IHSA state title at Oak Park, took gold at the 2023 Pan American Games...
10 Chicago-area athletes to watch in this year's Olympics in Paris
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially kick off this week, and with Team USA sending over 500 athletes, including more than 100 with Midwest connections, it can be hard to keep track of the local talent headed to Paris. Fortunately for residents, NBC Chicago is here to help. Here are 10...
Double Duty Classic showcases high school standouts, honors Chicago's Negro League Baseball history
CHICAGO - Groundskeepers were out early at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday getting ready for the annual Double Duty Classic (DDC). The DDC commemorates the history of Negro League Baseball in Chicago while also showcasing some of the most talented high school baseball players in the country. Troy Williams, the...
Generations of Fandom: The Lomma Family
Another in a series featuring tales of the most passionate Wolves fans. One of Joe Lomma’s favorite memories growing up was bringing his mini-sticks to each Wolves game. During intermissions, 2-year-old Lomma bounced around the hallways of the then-called Rosemont Horizon, pretending he was scoring a big goal or reenacting a play he had seen from one of his favorite Wolves players. Joey lived and breathed the team, believing there was no bigger fan in the world.
Bulls, Blackhawks Owners Unveil Plans for $7 Billion Transformation of Chicago Athletic District
Chicago — The owners of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have unveiled plans for the transformation of the area around their shared venue, the United Center. The initiative is known as The 1901 Project, and development costs are estimated at $7 billion. Michael Reinsdorf,...
Angel Reese joins star-studded roster for new women's basketball league 'Unrivaled'
CHICAGO - Rising star Angel Reese was the latest WNBA All-Star to join the new women's basketball league, Unrivaled. The NCAAW Champion and LSU legend became the 10th athlete to commit to the league's inaugural season, tipping off in Miami this coming January. Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart...
Our Favorite French Restaurants in Chicago To Celebrate The Olympics
French cuisine always feels more luxurious than other types of food. Perhaps it’s because we associate the French with the twinkling Eiffel Tower, the picturesque Champs-Élysées, or the warmth of romance. Whatever the reason, we don’t need to travel to France to experience this spark, not when there are some of the best French restaurants in Chicago where you can taste it. Bar La Rue is one of our favorite French restaurants in Chicago—and it’s perfect for celebrating the Olympics. The essential streetside pergola bar opened only a few months ago and is a quintessential spot in Fulton Market, fusing French-American...
Here’s where you can watch the Olympics in Hyde Park
More than 10,000 international athletes will set sail down the Siene river Friday in what’s been called the “most ambitious Olympic opening ceremony ever attempted.”. Running until August 11, the Paris Olympics will be broadcast daily and streamed online by NBC, with competition times taking place roughly between 2 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time. A full schedule of events is available here.
WGN Radio competes in ‘WGN Summer Games’
In celebration of Paris 2024, WGN-TV’s WGN Morning News hosted a ‘WGN Summer Games’ at Bradley Place and invited WGN Radio to participate!. WGN Morning News shared video of the games which included a Relay Race, Breakdancing, Doughnut Pong, and Hobby Horse. Congratulations to Lou Manfredini, Jon...
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