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4-Team Bulls Trade Pitch Lands 4-Player Haul Featuring Former All-Rookie
The roster that the Chicago Bulls enter the 2024-25 season with may not look the same by the campaign’s end. The Bulls have explored trade options for two-time All-Star Zach LaVine since the 2023 trade deadline but have encountered a barren trade market. They cannot fully lean into their current youth movement with him – or teammate Nikola Vucevic – on the roster.
Chicago Crisis, Shocking Study Exposes 70% of Windy City Kiddos Drinking Lead-Laced Water!
In a revelation that's sparking both concern and demands for action in Chicago, a recent study has uncovered that nearly 70% of children under six are exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. According to a report by NBC Chicago, this alarming statistic translates to about 129,000 young kids across the city. The John Hopkins University research highlights not just a health crisis but a racial disparity issue, with predominantly Black and Brown communities suffering the most due to lower rates of lead testing, and higher odds of exposure.
‘Did Somebody Piss You Off?’ Patrick Bet-David Asks Chris Cuomo Why He Torched DNC From Convention Floor
Chris Cuomo revealed to Patrick Bet-David what led up to his rant where Cuomo eviscerated the "game of money" at play at the DNC from the convention floor. The post ‘Did Somebody Piss You Off?’ Patrick Bet-David Asks Chris Cuomo Why He Torched DNC From Convention Floor first appeared on Mediaite.
Soccer Game Preview: Joliet Catholic Hits the Road
Joliet Catholic and Morris are an even 4-4 against one another since August of 2017, but likely not for long. The Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers will square off against the Morris Redskins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped with close wins against their previous opponents. Joliet Catholic...
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Sandburg XC Teams Open Seasons at Sauk Valley
The Sandburg men’s and women’s cross country teams hope to continue their run of success under a new coach. The Chargers, led by Kim Schrader, will start their seasons at the Sauk Valley Early Season Opener at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Schrader was named the teams’ coach earlier this month following the July 2 passing of Rodney Blue, who’d led the Sandburg cross country program since 2015. Under Blue, the Chargers won five Region 4 championships and sent a team or individual to the NJCAA national meet in eight seasons.
Mentee nominates Mentor, Shubhik DebBurman receives Biology Mentor Award
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) awarded Shubhik DebBurman the 2024 Biology Division Faculty Mentor Award (Advanced Career). He is the Disque D. & Carol Gram Deane Professor of Biological Sciences at the Lake Forest college. “This prestigious award recognizes Dr. DebBurman’s exceptional commitment to undergraduate research mentorship and his...
2 Chicago restaurant employees injured during robbery attempt
CHICAGO - Two employees of a restaurant in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood suffered minor injuries during an attempted robbery Friday night. Around 8:40 p.m., the suspect walked into Lola's Coney Island, located at 2858 West Chicago Avenue, and told the employees to give him their money, according to a report from Chicago police.
Chicago Bears Settle Lawsuit With White Man After Complaint Of Not Getting ‘Legal Diversity Fellow’ Role
Jonathan Bresser filed a lawsuit against the team after he claimed he was denied because he is a white man. Jonathan Bresser, a student at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the NFL’s Chicago Bears after they posted they were looking to fill a position for a “legal diversity fellow” and he claimed he was denied because he is a white man. The football team settled the case on Aug. 27 at an in-person settlement conference.
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
Chicago shooting: Woman shot to death inside vehicle at Little Village gathering ID'd, police say
A woman was shot to death at a gathering on the city's Southwest Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Little Village neighborhood's 3900-block of West Ogden Avenue just before 12:15 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 58-year-old woman was inside a vehicle at a gathering when someone fired shots from an alley, striking her in the neck, police said.Police said the Chicago Fire Department transported the victim in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Ondrea Monique King of Chicago.There is no one in custody and Area Four detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updates
Spectacular start to weekend—but that will change dramatically Sunday and Monday
Spectacular start to the weekend—abundant sunshine, light winds, and ideal conditions for area beaches—but that will change dramatically on Sunday and Monday when full fetch northerly winds create large waves and dangerous swimming conditions. Saturday sunshine forecast: Saturday afternoon temperature snapshot Saturday beach forecast Water temperatures/Saturday Lake Michigan conditions. Beach hazards statement High waves up […]
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