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Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield drive in runs in 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a short sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday night. Trea Turner easily scored from third on Sosa’s 261-foot fly to put the...
Court Dismisses Chicago Firefighter’s Discrimination Claims But Retaliation Claims May Proceed
The discrimination claims brought by a Chicago firefighter have been dismissed, but the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will allow her claims of retaliation to proceed. Lee Ann McKay filed suit against the city, the retirement board and five individual officers in 2021. McKay brought her...
Alexander’s Diner Raising Money For Staff, Repairs After Driver Crashed Into Edgewater Restaurant
EDGEWATER — A family-run Far North Side restaurant is raising money for repairs and to support employees out of work after a driver plowed into its building over the weekend. The Mizhquiri family, which owns the damaged restaurant, Alexander’s at 6258 N. Clark St., hopes to raise $20,000, according...
Cubs Prospect Continues to Post Eye-Opening Numbers
The Chicago Cubs are in a crucial phase of their season, and one position that has been a concern is the catcher role. While the Cubs have made a recent move to address it, another exciting option is emerging from the minor league system. Moises Ballesteros, currently playing at Triple-A Iowa, has been making waves with his impressive performance. Here’s a look at his journey and the possibility of him joining the big league club.
Watch | Jim Curtin's postgame presser after #CHIvPHI
Following Philadelphia Union's road contest at Chicago Fire FC on Wednesday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin will speak about the match for his postgame press conference which will be streamed in its entirity below. The feed will begin shortly before the Union manager starts with his opening statement from Soldier Field.
FOX analyst shares uninspiring take on Caleb Williams’ future with Bears
Apparently, not all of the pre-draft handwringing over Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has dissipated. In particular, one analyst who stands a good chance of watching the dynamic young quarterback up close has a much less rosy view of Williams’ future than us Bears fans might. While digging...
Waste Management worker honored for saving animals as suburban shelter flooded: 'It was shocking'
Dozens of pets at a suburban shelter were rescued thanks to the efforts of a trash collector.He noticed something was wrong, and alerted authorities, saving those animals from drowning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelter honored the worker Wednesday.Last week, a massive flood at a suburban animal shelter put more than 100 pets in danger.But, on Wednesday, there was a hero's welcome for Tony Maticic. Leaders and volunteers from Heartland Animal Shelter visited Maticic at work to show their appreciation for saving the lives of the pets.It was Maticic who first felt like something was off...
‘Military helicopters' to fly over Chicago's lakefront this weekend
Don't be alarmed if you see military helicopters flying along Chicago's lakefront over the next few days, city officials say -- its all part of an event taking place in downtown Chicago this weekend, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said. According to an advisory from the OMEC,...
A Bears-Giants trade to pair another young edge rusher with Montez Sweat
The New York Giants are in a strange position. While they appear to be entering a transition period, the current regime may not have enough job security to withstand it. As Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine points out, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will likely be under fire to "bring some results this season." So, the Giants may need to make some moves.
A look back…The High School Baseball Game Lou Gehrig Is Remembered For
June 26, 1920 – Lou Gehrig gets his first national mention when, as a high school junior for New York City’s School of Commerce, he steals the show in a high school championship game against Lane Tech in Chicago at Wrigley Field . The game was played in front of a crowd of more than 10,000 spectators. His grand slam home run, only the 19th ever hit in the ballpark, in the 8th gave the New York team a 12 – 8 victory. Scouts sit with open mouths as the ball sails out of the park.
Could climate change be contributing to the frequency of large hail in Chicagoland?
CHICAGO - Last year was one for the record books for the Chicago area when it came to tornadoes and severe weather reports. In a FOX 32 Special Report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls examines how 2024 is stacking up. "We’re starting to ramp down the peak of severe weather season,...
Parolee charged with shooting CTA bus driver, but not with killing fellow passenger
CHICAGO — A man on parole from Wisconsin killed a man and injured a CTA bus driver when he opened fire on a bus without even looking where the gun was pointed, prosecutors said today. The shooting occurred around 12:14 a.m. Monday in the 3400 block of South State.
Angel Reese’s Chic Pregame Style Sets Social Media Abuzz
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are set to face the Minnesota Lynx Sunday at 3:00 ET. This rookie from LSU created a stir with her pregame outfit, attracting wide attention online. Reese was seen sporting Sky blue attire, including a blue crop top, a denim Alexander Wang jacket, and white pants. She completed her look with standout accessories: a white headband, glasses, and a small black Chanel purse.
Records show at least 8 groups applied for permits to protest at DNC
Newly released permit applications show at least eight different groups have applied to demonstrate during the week of the Democratic National Convention in late August. The list may not be complete, however, as other city agencies like the Chicago Park District and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have still not turned over records in response to Freedom of Information Act requests from NBC 5 Investigates.
Lakeview ‘psychic’ swindled woman out of $72,000 by promising to remove a curse: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A woman now living in Phoenix has been charged with felony theft, accused of swindling a client out of $72,000 through a fortune-telling scam operated from storefronts near Boystown. Perhaps, as the old joke goes, she should have seen it coming. Jennifer Williams, 50, has pleaded not...
North Riverside Park Mall shooting injures 2 after fight, mayor says
Two people were injured in a shooting at north Riverside Park Mall Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Joseph Mengoni said.According to the mayor, police received a call just before 5:20 p.m. for shots fired at the mall. They determined two couples got into a physical altercation inside the mall before shots were fired.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo men and two women were involved; a single gunshot injured both men, Mengoni said. The two were taken to a local hospital where their conditions stabilized.The shooting occurred inside the mall, which the mayor said had recently beefed up security...
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