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Lewis University Women’s Bowling Team Adds Six New Bowlers for 2024-25 Season
Flyer Bowling Adds Six To Roster as Lewis University women's bowling team welcomes new bowlers for the upcoming season, including top performers and transfers from other universities. Hale, a transfer from Georgian Court University, finished top 24 in the USBC U22 Queens Tournament and won multiple titles in various competitions.
Mondelez Names New Chief Information and Digital Officer
CHICAGO — Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Filippo Catalano as Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO). Reporting directly to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Van de Put, Catalano will be responsible for accelerating the company’s global technology transformation to drive long-term growth. He will join the organization later this year.
Bally's accepts $4.5B buyout from chairman's hedge fund, impact on Chicago casino unknown
Bally's has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder for more than $4.5 billion.Standard General, a hedge fund led by Bally's Chairman Soo Kim, will buy the remaining shares of the company, which will keep it publicly traded.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe buyout was announced as Bally's works to build a new casino along the Chicago River. It is also currently operating a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North.Two weeks ago, the company revealed new renderings of the planned casino after saying it secured funding for the complex. The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.READ MORE | Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casinoThe Illinois Gaming Board said they are aware of the buyout and are reviewing it. There is no word on whether this will have any impact on the permanent Chicago casino.
16-year-old boy arrested 15 minutes after allegedly beating, robbing 2 people at gunpoint in Chicago
CHICAGO - A teenage boy was arrested after allegedly robbing and battering two people in Englewood Friday morning. The 16-year-old boy was charged with two felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm, one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a person under 21 and two misdemeanor counts of battery.
UIC athletic director Michael Lipitz leaves for AD position at A-10 program
CHICAGO - UIC is now looking for new athletic leadership. Illinois-Chicago director of athletics Michael Lipitz left the university for the same position at George Washington University, UIC announced in a press release on Friday. Lipitz, most recently, oversaw the hiring of Rob Ehsan as its head men's basketball coach...
Justin Fields trade is already trending toward the Bears' benefit in training camp
A few months back, the Justin Fields era officially ended in the Windy City as the Chicago Bears dealt their former first-round quarterback to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. It was a foregone conclusion. The Bears were drafting Caleb Williams and building the team around...
Aaliyah Chavez impresses LSU and South Carolina, others make headlines at Nike Tournament of Champions
The Nike Tournament of Champions has been a the meeting ground for elite coaches to get further acquainted with talented prospects. Although Chicago's McCormick Place was filled to the brim with college-ready, high school standouts, there were a few players who shined brighter than the other stars. Let's take a...
Free Jazz For World Peace Comes To South Shore Community Garden Saturday
SOUTH SHORE — Creating and maintaining peace is like improvising music: You want to bring your unique perspectives and personality to the table, while leaving room for others to do the same. That’s the message behind this weekend’s Free Jazz for World Peace concert, which is 6:30 p.m. Saturday...
Amazon Fresh store opens in suburban Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — There's a new place to shop for groceries in Arlington Heights, and residents in the northwest suburb seemed ready to shop until they dropped. There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.The first customer in line received a $100 Amazon gift card, and the next 99 received gift cards between $5 and $15.One shopper stood in line to take Amazon's new Smart cart for a spin.Amazon donated $10,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to celebrate the store opening.
Two Chicago Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mail Theft Using Stolen Postal Service Arrow Keys
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. Two Chicago men have been handed federal prison sentences for their roles in a scheme, involving stolen U.S. Postal Service arrow keys, to pilfer mail and packages from city residents. 44-year-old Thaddeus J. Harper and 39-year-old Joseph T. Solomon found themselves at the mercy of the judicial system earlier this week after their exploits were unraveled by an investigation coined "Operation Broken Arrow."
Copper Theft Shuts Down Two Popular Beverly Businesses (video)
Two popular businesses in Beverly, Chicago, recently closed their doors after thieves targeted their air conditioning units. The thefts occurred two weeks ago, causing significant damage and financial loss. Ice Cream Shop Severely Impacted. A well-known ice cream shop, which has been operating for six years, suffered extensive damage when...
Chicago Businesses Ramp Up Security as Coordinated Burglaries Strike Shakespear and Town Hall Districts
Businesses in the 14th and 19th Districts of Chicago are on high alert after a series of burglaries targeted local shops in the early hours of July 24th, 2024. According to a recent business alert issued by the Chicago Police Department, an organized group of individuals, described as four male offenders dressed in black hooded sweatshirts, gloves, and face masks, shattered business entrances using a hammer to commit their crimes.
Lula Cafe Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Dinner Series Helmed By Top Chicago Chefs
LOGAN SQUARE — Beloved restaurant Lula Cafe is going big for its 25th anniversary celebration. Chef and owner Jason Hammel will host 25 Chicago chefs for a series of ticketed dinners on the five nights leading up to Lula Cafe’s milestone anniversary next month. The 25 For 25...
Cardinals Urged to Make Blockbuster Trade With Rival Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals need an outfield bat and there’s a division rival with one available. Chicago Cubs fans, look away. Cody Bellinger could be a perfect fit for the Cardinals as they angle for a National League wild-card berth, and that’s exactly what ESPN’s David Schoenfield urged.
CPS Won’t Guarantee Busing For General Education Students This Year – But Is Piloting New Strategies
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools won’t guarantee busing for general education students next school year, but officials are trying two new strategies to help more kids get to school. Those strategies, officials said Thursday, include plans to adjust bell times at 36 district schools and piloting a program...
Chicago Board Of Education Passes $9.9 Billion Budget For Upcoming School Year
CHICAGO — The Chicago Board of Education passed a budget Thursday for the coming school year, following weeks of tension and opposition that reached as high up as the mayor’s office. That budget, however, will likely be amended after the district finishes negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union...
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