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State Funding for Chicago Public Schools: $1.1 Billion vs. $503 Million – Governor Pritzker Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson’s Claim
Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s claim for $1.1 billion in state aid for Chicago Public Schools, arguing that the true cost to fully fund the district is lower and that it’s not the state’s job to cover local financial mistakes. Pritzker Disputes Chicago’s $1.1 Billion School Aid Claim, Citing Lower Funding Needs According […]
Honeycomb Project collects supplies for college-bound students
The Honeycomb Project was founded in 2011 focused on creating opportunities for children and families to volunteer together. The organization is currently hosting a supply drive for students in need of dorm essentials.
Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon tours behind new album, “Shut Up & Dance!”
When covid-19 shut down music venues in 2020, the blues singer Toronzo Cannon went back to driving a Chicago city bus to make ends meet. He was finally able to hang up the keys to the CTA conveyance not long thereafter and get back to his first true love. “I...
Biden’s decision to drop out creates big questions for Chicago convention, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s political future
President Joe Biden’s stunning decision Sunday to drop his reelection bid cast Democrats into unprecedented uncertainty less than a month before they gather in Chicago for their national convention and try to unite around a new nominee to challenge former President Donald Trump. Biden’s decision also recasts the role of J.B. Pritzker from the convention’s home state governor to a potential ...
Cameron Brink Breaks Silence On Angel Reese’s WNBA All-Star Appearance
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made her first All-Star game appearance in Saturday night's 117-109 Team WNBA win over Team USA. Now, we enter a long break for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which begins at the end of July. Reese made the most of her All-Star debut, recording 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting ...
Hoerner’s bases-loaded walk in the 10th gives the Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Chicago entered the ninth with just one hit before Hoerner sparked...
Endangered Piping Plover Chick Named 'Nagamo' Thrives at Chicago's Montrose Beach Dunes
The Montrose Beach dunes have witnessed a bittersweet development in the saga of Chicago's adored endangered species, the piping plovers. A sole survivor from a full clutch of eggs has taken a significant step into the limelight, bearing the name Nagamo—an Ojibwe term meaning "he/she sings," according to a recent announcement by the Chicago Bird Alliance, alongside the Chicago Ornithological Society and the Illinois Ornithological Society. The unique moniker, chosen through a culturally reflective process and submitted by one Mike Doty, is a direct nod to this chick's vocal presence on the Chicago beaches, complementing the species' scientific name Charadrius melodus, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Bears News: Keenan Allen on Rome Odunze, Gervon Dexter Sr., and more
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze was not on the practice field on Saturday as he was attending a family member's funeral, but he was still a topic of conversation for veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen and Odunze are two of the main reasons why there is excitement...
Cam’ron Makes Interesting Pick For Which City Has The Best Lyricists
Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana have the best lyricists. Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana are the two best cities for lyricism when it comes to hip-hop. He shared his take during the latest episode of It Is What It Is with Mase. In doing so, he showed love to several artists including Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more.
Stadium, golf course, thoroughfare threaten Chicago’s mature trees, group says
(The Center Square) – An environmentalist and Chicago professor says asthma cases and respiratory disease cases are on the rise, possibly due to the Chicago Park district cutting down mature trees. Environmentalist groups are calling for a Chicago Lakefront National park designation amidst the park district’s plans to cut more trees down for projects associated […]
Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party is coming to Chicago this fall
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell will join a slate of prominent musicians on stage in Chicago this fall in the name of charity. Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party, featuring Swedish House Mafia D-Nice, A-Trak and more, will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena.
Child injured in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting, Illinois State Police say
A child was injured when an occupant of a vehicle opened fire on another car on the Dan Ryan Expressway Sunday morning. According to Illinois State Police, the victims were in a vehicle traveling on the inbound side of the expressway when a person in another vehicle opened fire. A...
Chicago Wentworth District Residents Cautioned Amid Spike in Burglaries, Police Urge Vigilance and Home Security Upgrades
Residents of Chicago's 2nd District are on high alert after a series of burglaries shook the neighborhoods of Wentworth. Per a community alert issued by the Chicago Police, these recent incidents have involved unauthorized entry into apartments through doors and windows, with thieves making away with personal property. In a brazen twist, intruders have been known to remove window air conditioning units to gain access.
Commanders vs. Bears Week 8 Tickets
The Chicago Bears (0-0) visit Commanders Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024 to go up against the Washington Commanders (0-0). If you're looking to go to this game in person, head to StubHub to purchase your tickets. Commanders vs. Bears Tickets & Game Info. Tickets: Get tickets for this game...
Brady Singer befuddles White Sox hitters as Royals win
Brady Singer threw seven scoreless innings to help lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Singer (6-6) allowed just five hits and two walks, while striking out seven en route to the Royals' second win in as many nights and eighth in nine games against Chicago this year. Bobby Witt Jr. finished 3-for-4 with an RBI for Kansas City. Hunter Renfroe drove in two for the Royals. Andrew Benintendi was 1-for-3 for the White Sox, driving in their lone run. Chicago has dropped six in a row and nine of its last 10. After a scoreless top of the first, Kansas City's offense struck in the home half of the inning. Witt and Vinnie Pasquantino each slashed one-out singles off Chicago starter Jonathan Cannon. Witt was caught attempting to steal third by catcher Chuckie Robinson, but Salvador Perez drove in Pasquantino with a single for the game's first run. Michael Massey then tripled, scoring Perez. Renfroe's RBI double gave the Royals a 3-0 advantage. Maikel Garcia led off the bottom of the second with a double for the Royals before scoring on Witt's 26th double of the year, putting Kansas City up 4-0 after two innings. The White Sox threatened in the top of the fourth, loading the bases with two outs for Brooks Baldwin. However, Singer escaped the jam, striking out Baldwin on four pitches. Still trailing 4-0 in the seventh, Nicky Lopez and Paul DeJong tallied two-out singles before Singer retired Robinson for the final out. Chicago reliever Steven Wilson replaced Cannon in the bottom of the seventh. In his ninth career start, Cannon (1-4) gave up four runs on eight hits. He struck out four and didn't walk a batter. Hunter Harvey came in to relieve Singer to start the eighth. Tommy Pham led off with a double, advancing to third on left fielder Drew Waters' fielding error. Benintendi then gave Chicago its first run on a grounder to second. Luis Robert Jr. then doubled before Harvey struck out Andrew Vaughn. Eloy Jimenez walked, bringing the tying run to the plate in Baldwin, but Harvey struck out the rookie to end the frame. Kansas City added two more runs in the bottom of the eighth as Renfroe and Garrett Hampson each worked bases loaded walks off Chicago's Tanner Banks. Kyle Bubic pitched a scoreless ninth for Kansas City, handing the White Sox their MLB-worst 73rd loss. --Field Level Media.
Baldwin Makes MLB Debut With White Sox
WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW baseball alum Brooks Baldwin made his Major League Baseball debut on Friday for the Chicago White Sox, in Kansas City, against the Royals. Baldwin, who is in his third season of professional baseball, joined Greg Jones and Landen Roupp as Seahawks who made their MLB debuts this season. He becomes the 15th Seahawk to play in the major leagues all-time. Baldwin, who drew the start at second base, finished 1-for-3 with a single in his first at bat. Other Seahawks currently in the major leagues include Ryan Jeffers (Twins) and Evan Phillips (Dodgers). Austin Warren is...
80 years after Port Chicago explosion, relatives celebrate exoneration of Black sailors
In the East Bay, there was a commemoration of bravery and sacrifice.On Saturday the community gathered for the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago disaster. It killed 320 sailors, many of whom were Black.The event comes days after the Navy exonerated more than 200 sailors who were wrongfully convicted after the explosion.A painful chapter in Bay Area history was remembered on Suisun Bay. More than 300 sailors were killed after 4,600 tons of ammunition exploded on a munitions pier. Many survivors, most of them Black, would later face criminal charges.RELATED: Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished in 1944 after...
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