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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.
Chicago Crime Debate Takes Center Stage as Republican VP Candidate JD Vance Labels City "Murder Capital" at DNC
As the Democratic National Convention opened its doors in Chicago, a city that has been the subject of intense scrutiny for its crime statistics, the conversation about safety and public policy once again hit the national stage. A recent assertion by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, labeled Chicago as the "murder capital of the United States of America." However, a closer examination of the crime data suggests this claim may not hold up under scrutiny as Chicago's per capita murder rate does not currently top the nation's charts.
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...
Chicago’s ‘ugly law’: A look back at a discriminatory ordinance
In 1881, Chicago passed a law making it illegal for people with physical disabilities to be in public spaces. The ordinance specifically targeted unhoused people with disabilities who asked passersby for money. It became known as Chicago’s “ugly law.”. “The name was really intended both to capture this...
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 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 […]
Travel Advisory | New York City FC vs. Chicago Fire FC, 8/24
Supporters are advised that there are planned service changes on the 7 train this Saturday when New York City FC welcomes Chicago Fire FC to Citi Field. Please see below for more details and options on how to reach the game by public transport. Planned Service Changes:. Seven trains aren’t...
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.
Chicago-area teen cancer patient to meet Luke Bryan after gifting Make-A-Wish to fellow patient
A Chicago-area teen who's fighting a rare form of cancer is paying it forward this weekend.Patrick Stevenson gave up his Make-A-Wish opportunity to help another child he met at the hospital.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchStevenson turns 14 next week and is just beginning his freshman year of high school. It's a busy time, not to mention that he's also battling a rare genetic form of cancer.The teen spent several weeks in the hospital this summer. The illness is serious enough that the Make-A-Wish organization offered to grant a wish for him. However, Stevenson turned...
2 Bears who played themselves off the roster, 1 who saved their spot in final preseason game
NFL roster cutdown day is around the corner, and so is the 2024 NFL regular season. But before then, we must get through the preseason. We're entering the third and final week of exhibition contests. These games typically hold a lot of weight because it's the last chance for players to showcase their talents before squads get nearly halved.
Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Joliet’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on September 6
Joliet, IL – A mobile food pantry will serve Joliet residents on September 6 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, located at 205 E. Jackson St. The event, organized by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. According to Catholic Charities, the...
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 —…
Oswego man seriously injured in car vs. motorcycle crash in Joliet Friday morning
An Oswego motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a car versus motorcycle accident in Joliet Friday morning. According to Joliet police, officers responded to the accident scene at North Larkin Avenue and Taylor Street just before 8:00. A preliminary investigation into the accident reveals that a Nissan...
Saints Drop First Two Matches of Big Dogs Classic
Joliet, Ill. - The University of St. Francis women's volleyball team started its 2024 campaign on a tough note as it fell twice in the opening day of its annual Big Dogs Classic at the Sullivan Center on Friday. USF (0-2) started the day with a 3-1 loss against (RV)...
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