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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 ...
Raw Dogging at 35th Street Red Hots
Raw Dogging on the South Side of Chicago by White Sox Stadium.
United Center Owners Unveil $7B Proposal to Redevelop Area Surrounding Arena Into Mixed-Use Space
A multi-phased $7 billion plan would transform the site surrounding the United Center into a mixed-use development that features entertainment, housing, retail and more, according to plans unveiled Tuesday by Chicago Bulls owner Michael Reinsdorf and Chicago Blackhawks owner Danny Wirtz. The privately funded plan would redevelop more than 55...
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 […]
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...
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
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...
The Lansing Journal Journeys: Brickyard 400
Ron and Cathy White are big racing fans and big Lansing Journal fans, so when they received free tickets to the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis, they took The Lansing Journal along. About The Lansing Journal Journeys. This history of community photography in the pages of this community newspaper is an...
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...
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...
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.
Where to watch the 2024 Olympics: TV schedule, streaming and more
The world is about to be watching as the 2024 Olympics get underway in Paris, but how can you catch all the action from the U.S. and Chicago area?. Competition begins as early as Wednesday, with some of the biggest U.S. names set to debut in Paris in the coming days.
CHGO Fire Podcast: The Chicago Fire Hover Barely Above the Bottom
The break in MLS play for Leagues Cup is here, and the Chicago Fire are both barely out of the playoffs and barely out of last place. A win away to conference-leading Cincinnati was sandwiched by games that were disappointing for different reasons. Where does that leave things as the Fire travel to KC to kick off their part in the summer cash-grab? Also, has anyone seen Xherdan Shaqiri? Alex and Tim Hotze of MenInRed97 have all that to discuss and more!
Astros Rumors: Houston eyeing Cubs starter who would push their payroll to the limit
As much as fans would love the Houston Astros going completely wild at the looming trade deadline, that is going to be easier said than done. Not only are there few teams that are actually selling this go around, but the Astros don't have a ton of payroll space or prospect capital to work with. That doesn't mean a big move is impossible, but it does add a degree of difficulty.
Olympics Dog Games at Cody's & World Fries at Graystone Tavern
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a special Paw-Lympics in celebration of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Saturday, August 3. Chicagoans are invited to enter their dog and themself into the Cody's Dog Olympics featuring a lineup of events including Treat Toss, Pet Tricks and Hurdles. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers including $150 for Gold, $100 for Silver and $50 for Bronze.
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...
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