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Tickets selling out for Chappell Roan’s Lollapalooza aftershow at The Vic Theatre
Some tickets are still available to see “The Midwest Princess” at The Vic Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Although, seats are limited and selling fast. Get yours now on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Now pulling crowd sizes the likes of Governors Ball capacity, meteoric pop...
Cubs GM's comments on the trade deadline shows the team is open for business
A 2-4 homestand to open the second half sealed the fate of a Chicago Cubs team that, since early May, has looked listless. Despite stellar starting pitching and, more recently, a bullpen that's leveled out to be one of the best in the game, a lackluster offense incapable of hitting with runners in scoring position torpedoed any chance of this team playing in October.
WNBA Fans Relieved For Angel Reese After Chicago Sky's Massive News
The Chicago Sky has announced its intention to open a new training facility, which is expected to be ready by Dec. 2025. The $38 million performance center will be constructed in Bedford Park, Illinois, giving players and team personnel a chance to be closer to Wintrust Arena in the ...
Chicago man burglarized, robbed the same three Loop, Lake View businesses multiple times: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago man was arrested this week in connection with multiple burglaries and robberies that occurred in the Loop and Lake View this year. Joachim Nwachukwu, 33, faces six felony counts of robbery, six felony counts of burglary, one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass to real property and six outstanding warrants.
Chicago police video shows tense standoff as man refuses to put down ‘fake a** gun’
CHICAGO — Video recorded by a Chicago police officer’s body camera shows tense moments as he confronts a man who refused to comply with orders to put down a handgun he was holding. At one point during the April 24 encounter, the man even slapped away one of the officer’s outstretched hands while the cop’s other hand was pointing a pistol at him.
Man, 25, dies after being shot multiple times on South Side
CHICAGO — A 25-year-old man has died after being shot multiple times on the city’s South Side. The shooting happened around 1:43 a.m. Thursday in the 6100 block of South King Drive in the Washington Park neighborhood. Police said a 25-year-old man was in the alley when he got into an argument with someone he […]
Chicago police find man in wheelchair shot in Greater Grand Crossing
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for the gunman who shot a man in a wheelchair in Greater Grand Crossing Wednesday night.Police say just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of South Perry Avenue, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right hip. The shooter fled the scene in an unknown direction. Dozens of evidence markers and piles of bullets were seen scattered on the street.Fire officials took the victim to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Police said he did not provide any further information about the incident. As of Thursday, no one is in custody. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Anti-abortion group argues that Indiana health department’s abortion records must be public
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — In defense of its lawsuit against the state health department, a South Bend-based anti-abortion group doubled down in new court filings that related medical records do not compromise patient privacy and should be made available to the public. The ongoing lawsuit was filed in May by “Voices for Life,” which seeks to […]
Whiting 30th Annual Pierogi Fest stuffed with fun
WHITING, Ind. (July 25, 2024) – Pierogi Fest is ready for its milestone 30th anniversary celebration this weekend, with the annual wacky parade launch at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26. Expect more fun and surprises throughout the weekend. Festival namesake mascot Mr. Pierogi is now portrayed by his smiling...
Intensity, Effort, Consistency & Passion of the Bremen Braves
In the spring of 2024, Connor Downs was named the new head football coach for the Bremen Braves. Formerly, Downs was an assistant coach for the Whiting Oilers (2022) and the Hillcrest Hawks (2023), were he helped lead the Hawks to a first round 5A IHSA state tournament win; 22-8 vs Carbondale High School.
Chicago wrestler working towards lifelong goal of winning an Olympic gold medal
A Chicago Olympian is looking to wrestle her way to gold. And it’s a quest that unofficially began with two rambunctious 4-year-olds, Kennedy Blades and her sister Korina, who is 10 months younger than her.
‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Brookfield Zoo investigating data breach
Officials at Brookfield Zoo Chicago say they and law enforcement are investigating a Data Breach of its network earlier this year. Dr. Michael Adkesson, CEO says they became aware of some suspicious activity on their computer network.
‘Born ready’: Leaders say Chicago is prepared for safe DNC next month
CHICAGO (WCIA) — Officials said they are preparing for the influx of thousands of Democratic politicians, supporters and protestors coming to Illinois next month with the Democratic National Convention. Officials from all levels of government have been planning security for the DNC since it was announced last year. The convention will be held in Chicago […]
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