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Lightning Danger! 9 Surprising Activities That Put You at Risk During Thunderstorms
Chicago, IL – Engaging in certain outdoor activities during thunderstorms significantly raises the risk of being struck by lightning. Lightning can strike from up to 10 miles away, posing a danger even when the storm appears distant. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), activities such as...
Crash-and-grab crew plows SUV into Wicker Park smoke shop
CHICAGO — Crash-and-grab burglars targeted a smoke shop in Wicker Park on Wednesday morning. No arrests have been made. Witnesses saw a maroon SUV plow through the security gate that is supposed to protect the storefront at Smoke Time, 1850 West Division, around 4:05 a.m. They saw four men,...
NBA Rumors: Bulls trying to give away an all-star amid an apparent rebuild
The NBA offseason is still young but the Chicago Bulls have already been active, as they appear ready to clear the decks for a rebuild. They already shipped out Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, drafted Matas Buzelis 11th overall, and re-signed Patrick Williams, but there is still a big question mark surrounding their veterans, including DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, and Zach LaVine. LaVine, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, has an ugly contract that they appear desperate to move.
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: Sweet 16
It might be the 4th of July, but we’ve already seen plenty of fireworks during the first two rounds of the 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament!. Who will advance to the Elite 8? Vote on our Sweet 16 matchups and tell your friends to do the same until the polls close on Monday, July 8th.
Uptown man opened fire on a busy street corner while on an ankle monitor for another gun case, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Prosecutors said on Wednesday that a man on electronic monitoring for a felony gun case opened fire on a car near a busy Uptown intersection last month. No injuries were reported in the shooting, which was caught on video. Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman detained Donald Williams, 27, as...
2 stabbed in Old Irving Park
CHICAGO - A man and a woman were stabbed during an argument Wednesday night in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. The pair was arguing with two other people around 11 p.m. when they were both cut with "sharp objects" in the 3800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, according to police. The suspects then fled the scene.
Man, 27, seriously wounded in Lawndale shooting
CHICAGO - A man was shot and seriously wounded Thursday morning in the Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's West Side. The 27-year-old was attacked by someone who shot him in the head around 3 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Harding Avenue, police said. The victim was transported to Mount...
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.
Joey Logano Opens Up About Deegan’s Surprising Chicago Skip
Joey Logano Opens Up About Deegan: In a recent finding, Joey Logano provided an unexpected explanation for Hailie Deegan’s exclusion from the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Chicago, highlighting a calculated decision aimed at refining her racing skills and accruing crucial experience. Logano’s strategic tactic emphasizes the importance of sustained growth and preparation within the competitive racing domain. This approach centers on Deegan’s long-term success and reflects broader implications for driver development in NASCAR. The reasoning behind Logano’s decision opens a detailed discussion about the dynamics of career progression in motorsport and the delicate balance between immediate competition and future readiness.
Chicago pension debt climbs to $37.2 billion
Chicago’s pension debt climbed to just over $37 billion last year, but city leaders of the special working group Mayor Brandon Johnson convened more than a year ago to confront the issue will have a limited scope: how to ensure benefits for certain pensioners are at least as robust as Social Security. The rising debt revealed in the city’s latest comprehensive financial report came despite ...
Reporter names 2 contenders likeliest to trade for Luis Robert Jr.
With less than four weeks to go now before the MLB trade deadline, Luis Robert Jr. Watch appears to be heating up. In an appearance Wednesday on “B/R Walkoff,” Jon Heyman of the New York Post spoke about the Chicago White Sox outfielder Robert. Heyman named the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers as... The post Reporter names 2 contenders likeliest to trade for Luis Robert Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rival Executive Gives Honest Take on Bulls’ $8 Million Free Agent Signing
The Chicago Bulls are trending toward putting a much younger group on the floor next season than they did last year. They traded Alex Caruso, want to trade Zach LaVine, and could look to trade Nikola Vucevic if DeMar DeRozan leaves in free agency as expected. One of their new...
Cuypers scores 2 late goals, Fire rallies to beat Union 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Hugo Cuypers scored two goals in the closing minutes — including one in stoppage time — and Gastón Giménez also scored a goal late to help the Chicago Fire rally and beat the Philadelphia Union 4-3. Cuypers sandwiched goals in the 82nd minute and the second minute of stoppage time around a goal by Giménez in the 89th to cap the scoring. The Fire’s Maren Haile-Selassie opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Chris Donovan tied it with a goal in the 38th, Dániel Gazdag gave Philadelphia the lead in first-half stoppage time and Jack McGlynn scored in the 49th to make it 3-1. Philadelphia (4-9-8) has lost five games in a row and is winless in eight straight.
Pro Football Focus insults one of the Chicago Bears best position groups
The Chicago Bears defensive secondary is believed to be the primary reason why the team's defense could ascend toward being a Top 10 unit in the NFL during the 2024 season. After a breakout season in 2023, Jaylon Johnson is now viewed as one of the best cornerbacks in the league with second-year cornerback Tyrique Stevenson a candidate to enter the group of top-tier defensive backs in the NFL with a strong sophomore campaign. Even Kyler Gordon, now serving as the Bears' nickel back, has found his footing.
Lawrence Springer, priest for 65 years, dies
Rev. Lawrence Springer, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago who served in eight different parishes, including as associate pastor of St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines, died Friday, June 28 at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 18, 1933, in Chicago. He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary...
Craig Counsell shares a frank assessment of Pete Crow-Armstrong's hitting but expresses full belief in him: 'There is a great player in there'
Cubs manager Craig Counsell is a true believer in 22-year-old rookie center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong despite the youngster’s struggles at the plate in his first full MLB season.
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment stolen from Chicago cemetery
CHICAGO - Tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment was reported stolen Wednesday from Bohemian National Cemetery on Chicago's Northwest Side. A 36-year-old victim told responding officers that multiple motorized bikes were taken from the property, police said. The victim also told FOX 32 that this is the third time a theft has occurred at the location.
Sox rock Williams, beat Guardians 8-2
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Gavin Williams waited a long time to make his 2024 debut. He’ll have to wait a little longer for his first win of the season. Finally back from an elbow injury that started in Spring Training, Williams took the mound for the first time for the Guardians on Wednesday night in front of a sell out crowd at Progressive Field.
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