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Bears’ Recently Cut QB Signs to NFC North Rival’s Active Roster
Brett Rypien might have missed the cut with the Chicago Bears, but he didn’t have to wait long to get another chance elsewhere in the NFC North. According to the team’s transaction wire for August 29, the Minnesota Vikings signed Rypien to their 53-man roster as their new third-string quarterback and waived quarterback Jaren Hall — a 2023 fifth-round pick — in a corresponding move.
Marshall Field’s Holiday Figures Put Nostalgia on the Auction Block
Picture your holiday decorations with an actual figure from the Marshall Field’s window displays — a boy riding an old-fashioned bicycle or Christmas carolers or even a miniature version of the famous Marshall Field’s clock. Thirty mechanized figures can each go to the highest bidder when Chicago’s...
Sheryl Swoopes Picks One Word To Describe Angel Reese
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes worked as a reporter, covering the Chicago Sky's matchup against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday. Before the game tipped off, Swoopes was asked about her opinion of Angel Reese, and she wasn't shy in giving the rookie immense praise. Swoopes called Reese a ...
Cook County seeks input on guaranteed income program’s future
(The Center Square) – Cook County officials are looking at expanding a guaranteed-income pilot program, but a Chicago Republican is asking where the money will go. The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot provides unconditional $500 monthly cash to 3,250 low-income households from December 2022 through December 2024. According to the county, 58% of the program’s households include children. The money comes from federal taxpayers via the American Rescue Plan...
Roland S. Martin Gives 12-Year-Old Activist Knowa De Baraso A Job As A Talk Show Host On Black Star Network
The offer was made during the Democratic National Convention after Knowa, a content creator, impressed Martin with his whip-smart commentary. Knowa De Baraso, a 12-year-old content creator Democratic Party dynamo put his charisma and intelligence on display at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. He not only brought new eyes to the event, he landed himself his own talk show.
3 men jailed on gun charges after cops respond to ShotSpotter alerts
CHICAGO — With less than a month remaining on Chicago’s contract with ShotSpotter, the gunfire detection system continues to display an uncanny ability to direct cops to people with guns and evidence that they used the weapons. Last Sunday, cops responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 12 shots...
Tiffany Henyard slams Thornton Township trustee actions to limit spending in special meeting of one
A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday night was called off, but that didn't stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from addressing the public.She slammed recent actions by trustees to limit spending and enact a new credit card policy.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn the absence of the township's five sitting trustees, Henyard's attempt at a special meeting was more like a soliloquy."I am about to address some things. There will be no comment, no anything, just me addressing you guys to tell you what's going on," she said. "If you want...
Aurora police say Venezuelan criminal gang is impacting migrant community
(The Center Square) – The city of Aurora is facing the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua that is now operating in the city as the police department confirms the gang's presence that it says in impacting the migrant community. "We urge all community members, including members of our migrant communities, to please report crimes committed against them to their local law enforcement agencies and not remain silent victims," said the Aurora Police Department in the news release posted on X. ...
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
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