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Prepare to be amazed as Saylor Hawkins takes on the Dive at the 2024 championships!Her incredible strength, balance, and elegance come together in this high-stakes dive, showcasing why she's one of the top contenders in women's diving. Will her breathtaking performance secure her a spot at the top?#SaylorHawkins #Diving2024 #WomenInSports #OlympicDiving #DivingChampionship #Sportsinspiration #PowerAndGrace#10mPlatform #FemaleAthletes #DivingSkills #athletespotlight
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson traveling to England as Bears take on Jaguars in London
Mayor Brandon Johnson will be in London when the Chicago Bears take on the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 13.Travelling with World Business Chicago, the trip is part of a broader strategy to position the city as a premier destination for international business and a global leader in innovation.The visit will include high-level meetings, industry-specific roundtables, and keynotes, culminating in a Pro Chicago Decision announcement on Oct. 11 regarding a London-based company's decision to open its U.S. headquarters in Chicago, a Mayor's office release said."As we navigate budgetary challenges, we're focused on identifying creative, non-tax revenue solutions," Johnson said in the release. Strengthening our international relationships, especially with key economic players like London, is essential for attracting long-term financial investments, driving business collaborations, and fueling economic growth that benefits all of Chicago's communities."It comes following a Chicago's win as the Best Big City in the U.S. for the 8th consecutive year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
Teams of people pull 48-ton United Airlines plane at O'Hare to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
More than 100 teams were at O'Hare airport Saturday morning to pull 48-ton United Airlines planes for just a few feet.The key to success? Just wing it.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"It's not easy, that's for sure. You've got to get low and just get at it right away. It's a cool experience," said Dennis Walker, chief of the Algonquin Police Department.Saturday marked the 16th Annual Plane Pull Competition benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. It was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, United Airlines and the City of Chicago."If you don't get very excited when...
Famed Savannah Bananas coming to Chicago on 2025 world tour
For the first time, the Savannah Bananas baseball team will be bringing their world-famous show to Chicago, the club announced on Thursday. The Bananas, who have pioneered a style of baseball called “Banana Ball” and sold out stadiums across the country, have never played in Chicago, but that will change Aug. 15-16, 2025.
Olympic track star shows off medals, inspires students at her old South Side high school
A special alum of a South Side high school returned for a visit Friday with some Olympic hardware dangling from her neck. Shamier Little was greeted enthusiastically by students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy in the West Englewood.
Column: Searching for the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox on TV is like a trip back to the 1980s. Are they worth it?
Are the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox antenna-worthy? Since my local cable provider has yet to come to an agreement to carry CHSN, the new station that replaced NBC Sports Chicago as the outlet for three of our legacy teams, my only option was to purchase an antenna for the free TV broadcast. The last thing I needed was another device to hook up to my TV, and my local cable provider ...
This run might just be better than the Chicago Marathon!
Everyone knows that coming up next weekend, Oct. 13, is the famous Chicago Marathon , one of our city’s proudest and greatest events. This will be the 45thrunning of the marathon, which started back in 1977 and has been run every year except 1987 and 2020. More than 30,000 runners will come out to compete on Sunday, Oct. 13,, and thousands more will be lining the streets to cheer them on.
Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and Week 6 predictions
Mount Carmel, Richards, Sandburg, Marist and St. Rita are picks to click for the sixth week of the regular season. Mount Carmel (4-1, 1-0) at Brother Rice (2-3, 0-1) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: The Caravan heads into this CCL/ESCC Blue showdown averaging 43 points a game. Senior quarterback Jack Elliott (Vanderbilt) has thrown for 11 touchdowns and ran for 11 more, doing much of ...
Shamier Little, Olympic Gold Medalist And South Side Native, Hosting Meet-And-Greet Saturday
WASHINGTON PARK — Chicagoans will have the chance to meet an Olympic gold medalist and local hero Saturday. Two-time Olympic medal winner Shamier Little, 29, will be celebrated at a meet-and-greet 10:15 a.m.-noon Saturday at Washington Park, 5531 S. King Drive. The track star has deep ties to her hometown of Chicago, where she spent most of her childhood years.
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