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Inside The Blanket Fort - Episode 180
Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we continue our conversation with Charles H. Cosgrove, author of new release They Both Reached for the Gun: Beulah Annan, Maurine Watkins, and the Trial That Became Chicago. This week, you’ll hear about his goals in telling the story of Annan’s murder trial...
Two Separate Shootings Shut Down Chicago Expressway Overnight (video)
Chicago Expressways Closed After Back-to-Back Shootings. Two separate shootings occurred on Chicago expressways early this morning, leading to significant disruptions. The incidents happened just minutes apart and resulted in one fatality. First Shooting on the Stevenson Expressway. The first incident took place on the Stevenson Expressway around 2:20 AM. Police...
Chicago Sky Draw Special Courtside Guest In Victory Against Dream
The Chicago Sky snapped their two-game losing streak after securing an 85-77 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. During the game, South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley was spotted on the sideline and then met the Sky in the tunnel. Staley is the former head coach of ...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Showers and storms impact Independence Day plans, Drier into the weekend
ST. LOUIS – Happy Independence Day! On to round #3 of rain and storms this Thursday morning. A band of heavy rain is again setting up along either side of I-70 and this is a flooding concern. This is the same corridor that saw up to 5 inches of rain early Wednesday. The heaviest rain […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
Hinsdale church quite a change for new pastor
Members of Hinsdale United Methodist Church will hear a new voice and see a new face when they arrive at church Sunday, July 7. That's when the church's new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Grace Oh, will deliver her first message at the church. Oh, 63, was appointed to the church...
Former WWE Wrestler Was Backstage At Dynamite
AEW seemingly has a very flexible policy regarding allowing visitors to attend backstage, so while it sometimes indicates that someone is set to join the promotion, it can just as easily mean someone wanted to catch up with friends. And now, following AEW’s latest taping in Chicago, Illinois, PWInsider.com has reported that former WWE wrestler Mustafa Ali was in attendance. For those unaware, Ali is currently TNA’s X Division Champion, although it has been claimed he has been working for the promotion without a contract, which will potentially lead to speculation that he could be AEW-bound. 38-year-old Ali’s big break came in 2016 when WWE signed him during their search for new cruiserweight talents. And while he was never significantly pushed as a featured star, possibly due to having been branded a cruiserweight, he was always over with fans who appreciated his in-ring ability and mic skills. Still, it is known he was at times disgruntled during his run with the company, going as far as to request his release in January 2022 after Vince McMahon pitched him a gimmick that he felt was offensive and against his principles.
Brickbat: Not-So-Sweet 16
The Chicago City Council is considering hiking 16 different taxes and fees. The ideas the council has been asked to consider include an income tax surcharge, a vacant lot tax, traffic congestion charges, and higher taxes on groceries and alcoholic beverages.
Cubs’ Moises Ballesteros Does Damage With Few Strikeouts
Any questions surrounding Moises Ballesteros’ ability to stick behind the plate won’t matter if he keeps slugging at this level. Ballesteros doesn’t turn 21 until November, but the 5-foot-7, 215-pound catcher forced the Cubs to promote him to Triple-A Iowa on June 17 with a dominant two and a half month offensive performance at Double-A Tennessee.
Some University of Chicago Medicine hospital workers have set a strike date
Dozens of building trades workers at the University of Chicago Medicine have set a strike date for July 14. Demond Moore was one of dozens who gathered outside UChicago Medicine on the 5800 block of South Maryland on Wednesday.
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