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UConn’s WNBA Dominance Spreads Across Every Team with Sun-Sky Trade
The trade between the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky has resulted in every WNBA team now having a former UConn player on its roster, showcasing the strong presence of UConn alumni in the league. UConn has produced 45 all-time draftees for the WNBA. Currently, 17 former UConn players are...
Caleb Williams' teammates are setting a standard he and the Bears rookies may not be able to live up to
There's one clear message coming out of Chicago Bears training camp, so far, and it's impossible to miss: This team wants to start fast in 2024."The urgency's [there], we have to get this thing going quickly," Bears tight end Cole Kmet told reporters on Friday. "There's not going to be time to ...
Bears WR Keenan Allen makes it very clear where he and D.J. Moore rank among the NFL's top receiver duos
It's absolutely wild to think about what the Chicago Bears offense has evolved into, on paper, ever since Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus inherited the team in 2022.It's more than a night-and-day difference: it's a complete reshaping of the roster, identity, and philosophy. The Bears didn't even have ...
Prom for senior (citizens) takes place on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Feeling good about how you look never gets old."The good part about it is that you're happy."Ninety-five-year-old 95-year Delorse Williams feels 16 all over again. She's reflecting on her high school prom experience…"I remember I got a good kiss, haha," said Williams.Because on Friday, she got to relive it. It's Senior Prom Day at Roseland Place, a senior living facility...
Fans Think Chrissy Teigen Looks Like 'A Goddess' In A Strappy White Dress For Food Festival In Chicago
Chrissy Teigen is channeling European summer vibes in her latest dress, even while in Chicago. Over the weekend, she took to Instagram to share snaps of herself promoting her Cravings by Chrissy baking mixes. The cookbook author rocked a chic white s...
Chicago weekend events: Music and food fests galore
CHICAGO - This weekend is expected to be dry and warm, a welcome change after the week's unpredictable weather. Here are some events to check out if you want to take advantage of the pleasant conditions:. Water Lantern Festival. The Water Lantern Festival returns to Humboldt Park on Saturday. Attendees...
Pate falls in Western Amateur semifinals
Macy Pate of Winston-Salem advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Western Amateur at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Friday afternoon before dropping a 2-up decision to Elise Lee of Irvine, California. Pate, a rising sophomore at Wake Forest, beat Alice Hodge 2-up in Friday morning’s quarterfinals,...
D20 Peru All-Stars roll through State Softball prelims; Face Elmhurst in Monday semi-final
Coach Tara Backes's softball team hasn't seen any serious competition all weekend at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game Saturday – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
Missing swimmer pulled from Lake Michigan at Beach Park dies: sheriff's office
A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan late Saturday night.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAround 8 p.m. three men, two aged 26 and the other 28, where swimming to the Beach State Park shore to a rock wall, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.While swimming, one of the 26-year-old men went under the water and did not come back up.Around 8:10 p.m., Beach Park Fire Department began searching for the missing swimmer with the help from authorities from nearby towns.After a two-hour search, authorities pulled the 26-year-old man out of the water. The sheriff's office said he was about 30 feet from the shore.The swimmer was taken to a hospital in Waukegan, where he died, the sheriff's office said.His identity has not been released.SEE ALSO | Teen girl in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park
Joliet Slammers to Host Water Conservation Night with Will County and the City of Joliet
Will County is partnering with the Joliet Slammers and the City of Joliet to host Water Conservation Night when the Slammers play the Gateway Grizzlies on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:35 p.m. Tickets are only $2 each when purchased in advance of gameday or $3 each at the door. Staff...
Will County Rejects Non-Sanctuary Status Amid Immigration Policy Debates, Chicago Allocates $70M for Migrant Support
In a firm stand for the values of inclusivity and diversity, the Will County Board voted against a resolution that would have declared the county a non-sanctuary area. With a predominantly party-line vote where 11 Democrats stood against and eight Republicans in favor, the decision highlighted the ideological divide apparent within the county's political landscape, according to the Chicago Tribune. During the contentious debate, community members voiced their opposition to the resolution, emphasizing that such demarcations are perceived as anti-immigrant and contrary to the county’s ethos of welcome.
Illinois Traffic Alert: I-55 Closures Sunday for Tornado Damage Repairs
Channahon, IL – I-55 will face intermittent closures today for ComEd repairs following damage from an EF-2 tornado on July 15. The closures, impacting both directions, aim to facilitate repairs to high-tension power lines over the interstate. According to the Channahon Police Department, I-55 will experience stops of approximately...
Rihanna's Savage X Fenty's opens in Chicago suburb
Rihanna's Savage X Fenty has opened its first Illinois store in Orland Park.Why it matters: Savage X Fenty apparel has been lauded for celebrating all shapes and sizes, but Chicago shoppers were only able to purchase online until now.Driving the news: The 3,600-square-foot store opened Friday in Orland Square Mall, one of six new U.S. stores the company plans to open in 2024. Line at new Savage x Fenty store. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/AxiosWhat they're saying: "What we've learned is that more and more people want to touch, try and buy. They don't want to go online, and I think this...
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Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
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